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Friday, March 25, 2011

Andhra Pradesh Tourism

Places of attraction to travel in Andhra PradeshPlaces Of Interest:
Birla Temple , Charminar, Mecca Masjid , Indira Park , Osmania University , Nehru- Zoological Park , Qutub Shahi Tombs ; Golconda Fort , Race Course ,Public Gardens , State Central Library , Tank Bund, Asmongarh, Khajana Museum, Hussain Sagar,Planetarium, State Archaeological Museum , Salar Jung Museum.
DISTRICTS : Adilabad  ! Anantapur !  Chittor ! East Godavari ! Guntur ! Hyderabad ! Kadapa ! Karimnagar ! Khammam !  Krishna  !  Kurnool  ! 
Excursions:
Mir Alam Tank- 8 kms, Raymond's Tomb- 12 kms, Himayat Sagar- 22 kms, Osman Sagar- 22 kms, Yalagirigutta- 69 kms, Kolanupak- 80 kms, Bidar- 136 kms, Nagarjunasagar and Nagarjunakonda- 149 kms.
Reach -
By Air: Well connected with all major towns.
By Rail: Well connected with Bangalore, Bombay, Calcutta, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Madras and other major cities.
By Road: Aurangabad- 548 kms, Bangalore- 568 kms, Bombay- 735 kms, Madras- 704 kms, Tirupati- 651 kms, Panaji- 698 kms.
Vizag , Visakhapatnam



Tirupati Temple in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati
Location : It is situated at a distance of 67 km from Chittoor in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Indaia.

History : Sri Venkateswara Temple was constructed on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill  atTirumala,  2, 800ft. The temple was constructed over a period of 300 AD. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Sri Venkateswara to save the mankind from the troubles of Kali Yuga You can witness dravidian temple architecture here. The idols ''Venkateswara or 'Venkataramana' or 'Srinivasa' or 'Balaji' has the attributes of both Vishnu and Shiva , the Hindu deities.  The 'gopuram' or tower of the Tirupati Temple depicts Dravidian architecture. The 'Vimana' or Cupola over the sanctum sanctorum is covered entirely with gold plate and is famous as "the Ananda Nilayam". The Shrine consists of three 'Prakarams' or enclosures. The outermost enclosure contains the 'Dhvajastambha' or the banner post. Tirupati is one of the famous pilgrims in Inida.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple , Andhra Pradesh
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a famous  Vaishnavite temple. The temple is located in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh India. Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu is worshiped here by the devetoees. The temple is famous by other names like Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple.Balaji, Govinda, and Srinivasa are well known  for Venkateswara. The Temple was believed built in Dravidian architecture starting from 300 AD. The Garbagriha or Sanctum Sanctorum is called AnandaNilayam.  The God Venkateswara is in standing posture and faces east in Garbha griha.Vaikhanasa Agama is practised here.  The temple is visited by about 50,000 during the festival Brahmotsavam 500,000 pilgrims visit the temple making it the most-visited holy place in the world.
Osmania University , Hyderabad

Osmania University was established in 1918 in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh.The founder of Osmania University is Nawab Osman Ali Khan , the Seven Nizam of Hyderabad. The chief Architect of Mahbub Ali Khan, Nawab Sarwar Jung helped to establish the University. Osmania University, is the seventh oldest in India and first in the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad.It is the first Indian university to intoduce Urdu as a medium of instruction. In 2012 the university hosted 3,700 international students from more than 80 nations and 300,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges.Humanities, Sciences and Commerce stream are taught here with excellence.

VISAKHAPATNAM
Visakhapatnam is a famous port city covering the area 540 km²  in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India  . It is one of the main industrial center of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. There are many beaches for sight seeing . Ramakrishna Beach is famous for the preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum.  Kali Temple , the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing are the famous places to visit nearby .

Yaganti Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple, Karnool
Yaganti Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple, at Karnool District, Andhra Pradesh

Location:
Yaganti Temple is situated in the Kurnool District in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is almost 100 km away from the city of Kurnool. The temple is in the Banaganapalle mandal, 14 km west of Banagapalle (Mandal headquarters) on the Banaganapalle-Peapully road.

History:Yaganti Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple was built by King Harihara Bukka Rayalu of the Sangama Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century. It was constructed following the Vaishnavaite traditions.


Vijayawada 
Golkunda , Andhra Pradesh

Kailah Giri , Vishakapattanam , Andhra Pradesh
Bora Caves in Ananthagiri Hills
INS Kursura submarine at RK Beach
Satish Dhavan Space Center , Srihorikota in Andhra Pradesh


DISTRICTS : Adilabad  ! Anantapur !  Chittor ! East Godavari ! Guntur ! Hyderabad ! Kadapa ! Karimnagar ! Khammam !  Krishna  !  Kurnool  ! 

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TOURISM IN INDIA

Taj Mahal , Akshardham Temple , Golden Temple , Hawa Mahal , Kerala Backwaters , Victoria Memorial , Gateway of India , Charminar , Ajanta Ellora Caves , Bodhi Temple, Mysore Palace ....

Main tourist Attractions of India Tourism in India Packages Hotels Operators Guide Visiting Places

Taj Mahal

Located in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh, the world famous Taj Mahal is one of the seven 'Wonders of the World.' Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of eternal love for centuries.

BY AIR- Indian Airlines (Domestic Airline in India) runs daily flights from Delhi to Agra. Kheria Airport (Airport of Agra) is about 6 km from the Agra city

BY RAIL -Well connected by excellent train services to Delhi such as The Shatabdi Express (2 hrs), Taj Express (2.5 hrs), Intercity Express (3 hrs).


Akshardham Temple

The massive temple is located in Delhi, on the banks of the river Yamuna. The temple complex sprawls over 100 acres, is an amazing world of Indian culture ornate with 20,000 statues, floral motifs, arches and intricately carved pillars.

Location - East Delhi, on Yamuna bank near Nizam -ud-Din Bridge.

How to Reach -Take an auto or cab or disembark at Indraprastha Metro station

Golden Temple

The Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib, is situated in Amritsar, Punjab. Built by Guru Arjan Sahib, the temple is visited by thousands of devotees throughout the year.

How to reach the Golden Temple

Air : Flights operate to the Rajasansi airport at Amritsar from many national destinations. Rail : Regular trains operate between Amritsar and national capital Delhi. Road : Buses are available to Amritsar from Delhi and other destinations of Punjab. Amritsar is at a distance of 234 kms from Chandigarh and 464 kms from Delhi.



Hawa Mahal-Situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Hawa Mahal is a major landmark of Rajputs rulers. Built in the traditional Rajpur architecture, the five story palace offers the breathtaking view of city. How to Reach -By Air Jaipur is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, Kolkata and Varanasi by domestic flights.By Rail Jaipur is well connected to major cities of India by rail. The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country.By Road Jaipur can be accessed from all the major places in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Delhi and Mumbai by bus.


Kerala Backwaters

Kerala is famous worldwide for its tranquil backwaters, which offer amazing boating experiences. The backwaters are created by to and fro motion of sea waves in the forms of lagoons, lakes and estuaries.

Air -The two international airports in Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and Kochi International Airport, and a domestic airport in Kozhikode are strategically located. All public and private airlines operating regular flights link these airports to major airports in India as well as abroad.Rail- Most of the places in and out of Kerala are interconnected by 200 Railway Stations . Direct trains to Kerala can be availed from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Calcutta and other major Indian cities


Victoria Memorial ( KOLKATA )

The memorial situated in Kolkata, West Bengal was built in attempt to match the Taj Mahal. The neo-classical marble building, opened in the year 1921, is a blend of classical western and Mughal architecture style.How to Reach:Air: There is N.S.C. International airport at Dumdum in Kolkata. Regular flights to rest of India and world are available here.Rail: Kolkata is very well connected to rest of India through two major railway station, Sealdah and Howrah.Road: Kolkata is connected to the rest of India by excellent road network.


Gateway of India

Situated in Mumbai, Gateway of India is one of the famous landmark of the city. The historical monument consists of a central hall with big archways.

Inaugurated in:1924 AD Highlight:It is an excellent example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture.

How to Reach - One can easily reach Gateway of India by hiring taxis or autos, or by boarding buses or trains from the city.

Charminar

Charminar the landmark of Hyderabad city, got its name from its four minarates (towers). It was Built in 1591 by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shahi, the 56 metre high monument has beautiful galleries and arches. Places Nearby Worth Visiting:

Mecca Masjid is a very nice masjid at the distance of 1 km.Golkonda fort is around 16 kms from the Minar.Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hydrabad city. Nice place to g for evening walk. Salarjung art museum.Falaknuama PalaceChilkur Balaji Temple

How to Reach - Hyderabad is well connected with the rest of the country by air, railways and roads. Once in Hyderabad, the local transport like auto-rickshaws and taxis should get you to Charminar.

Ajanta Ellora Caves-The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ajanta Ellora Caves are situated in Aurangababd district of Maharashtra. The caves have many temples of Hindus, Jains and Buddhists faiths.By Air : The nearest airport from Ajanta caves is the Aurangabad domestic airport (99 kms). By Rail : Aurangabad is directly linked to Mumbai and Pune by rail. Jalgaon, a railhead on the Central Railways line, is 59 kilometres from Ajanta. Two trains Tapovan Express and Devgiri Express depart daily from Mumbai to Aurangabad.By Road :Well connected to rest of India



Bodhi Temple

The Bodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar is one of the sacred places of worship for Buddhists. The magnificent Bodhi temple is an architectural blend of many cultures.dfsaa How to Reach - Air : The nearest airport is Gaya (12 Kms) and Patna (135 Kms).. The flights of Indian Airlines connect Patna to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Lucknow and many other cities.Rail : Gaya Railway Station (12 Kms) is the major rail head. .Road : Bodh Gaya is well connected by good network of roads to Gaya (12 Kms), Patna (135 Kma), Nalanda (101 Kma), Rajgir (78 Kms) and Varanasi (252 Kms). Regular buses run from Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir and Varanasi. Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation run buses from Patna twice a day.

Mysore Palace

The palace also called as the Amba Vilas is the main palace of Mysore.. The architecture of the palace is the amalgamation of Dravidian, Indo-Saracenic, Roman and Oriental styles.

How to Reach- By Train-Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore.

By Air - The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). By Road -Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore, well connected with rest of India.