How to reach Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is well-connected with the other parts of the country. Be it the railways, airlines, or roadways, the state is interlinked with neighboring states and cities.
Andhra Pradesh is connected through a vast network of National Highways. There are nearly 4,104 km of the National Highways, 60,000 km of State Highways, and ,04,000 km of Panchayati Raj roads.
Andhra Pradesh is connected with 5,085 km of the railways. There are 362 km of broad-gauge routes, 686 km of metre-gauge route, and 37 km of narrow gauge routes.
The only international airport of the state is located in the capital city Hyderabad. Other smaller airports of Andhra Pradesh include Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupathi, and Rajahmundry.
Geography of Andhra Pradesh
The state is formed of two main topographic sections. The eastern part of the state is composed of the Deccan plateau and the Eastern Ghats. The northern part of the state is formed of Telangana region while the southern portion of the state is identified as Rayalaseema. The Rayalaseema and the Telangana region are delimited by River Krishna.
The Best time to visit Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh can be visited during any season. The state is essentially hot and humid and for this reason visiting Andhra Pradesh during the summer days would not be a good idea. Moreover, the normal temperature of state remains around 40 degree C during summer, which makes it impossible for travelers to roam around the state. A good deal of rainfall is received by the state during summer, which makes it even more humid. The best time to visit Andhra Pradesh is between October and February.
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Attractions
Andhra Pradesh is visited by different types of tourists. Be it the beach holidays or the hill stations or the temples of Andhra Pradesh, the state has plethora to offer to the worldwide tourists.
The Beaches of Andhra Pradesh
The beaches of Andhra Pradesh are famous for various adventure sports such as wind surfing, skiing, water gliding, swimming and many more. Some famous beaches in this state are Manginapudi Beach, Bheemunipatnam Beach, Mypad Beach, Rishikonda Beach, and Vodarevu Beach.
Hill Stations in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has a couple of hill stations, which are also popular as tourist destinations. Some important and famous hills stations are Araku Valley, Anantagiri Hills, and Horsley Hills.
Temples of Andhra Pradesh
There are a number of temples in this state and for this reason, Andhra Pradesh is also considered as a popular pilgrimage center in India. Some popular temples in India are Alampur Navabhrama Temples, Ghanpur Temples, Birla Mandir, Malleswaraswami Temple, Amaravati Temple, Amareswara Temple, Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Undavalli Cave Temple, Ramappa Temple, Ramalingeswara Temple, Tiruchanur Padmavati, Sri Kalahasteeswara temple, Vijayeswara Swami Temple, and Veerbhadra Temple.
Last Updated on 19 May 2011
