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Andhra Pradesh, known as the "Rice Granery
of India" is a favourable tourist state in India which
has a coast line of 1000kms with eight of its 23 districts having
direct access to the sea. Located in South India, Andhra Pradesh
is bounded by Tamil Nadu in the south, Maharashtra in the North
and North-West, Madhya Pradesh in the North-East, Karnataka
in the West, and by the Bay of Bengal in the East. The medieval
city of Hyderabad is its capital. The
main languages that are spoken in Andhra are Telugu, English,
Urdu, Hindi.
It uniquely combines
history, beaches, mountains into a great travel destination.
The state of Andhra Pradesh is
recognized variously-for its legendary dynasties; for its most
revered temple, Tirupati; for its beautiful language, Telugu;
for its lacquer toys and beautiful weaves; rich literature and
the vibrant Kuchipudi. The Places to see in Andhra
Pradesh are Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirupati, Charminar,
Salar Jung Museum, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad and Buddhist viharas
at Nagarjunasagar. Andhra Pradesh
had been an important seat of rich Buddhist heritage.
Andhra Pradesh has also the largest IT
park and largest Film City in Asia.
The climate is generally hot and humid. The
summer temperatures vary from 20C to 40C, while in winter it
is between 13C and 32C. The South-West monsoons play a major
role in determining the climate of the state. The North-East
monsoons are responsible for about one-third of the total rainfall
in Andhra Pradesh. Best time to visit Andhra Pradesh is October
to February.
Tourist information centres
Department of Tourism
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh,
A Block, 3rd Floor Secretariat
Hyderabad - 500 063,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 040-23456717, 040-23450991
Fax: 040-23454966, 040-23450068 |
Director of Tourism
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Tank Bund Road,
Hyderabad - 500 063,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 040-23452492
Fax: 040-23453109 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourism
Development Corporation
Tourism House, Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad - 500 063
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 040-23262151
040-23262152, 040-23262153, 040-23262154, 040-23262457
Fax: 040-23261801 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development
Corporationatri nivas, S.P Road
Secunderabad,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 040-27816375, 04027893100 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist
Information Centre
Tourism Department,
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 040-23450444 |
India Tourism
2nd Floor, Netaji Bhavan, Himayatnagar,
Hyderabad - 500 063
Phone: 040-23261360
040-23261363 |
APTDC Central Reservation
offices
Tank Bund Road,
Hyderabad - 500 063
Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 040-2345036, 040-23450165,
Fax: 040-23261801 |
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| Andhra
Pradesh Regional Offices |
| New Delhi |
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Andhra Pradesh Tourist
Information Centre
Assistant Director
AP Bhawan, Ashoka road,
New Delhi - 110 001
Phone: 011-23381293 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist information
Counter
210 Kanishka Shopping Plaza
19 Ashoka Road
New Delhi - 110 001
Phone: 011-23366328 |
| Vishakapatnam |
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Regional Tourist Information
Bureau
Tourist Information officer
Vuda Building, Siripuram,
Visakhapatnam - 530 003
Phone : 0891-2754716 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Information
Counter
Visakhapatnam
Railway Station |
| Vijayawada |
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Central Reservation Office
Opp PWD Grounds,
M.G Road,
Vijayawada
Phone: 0866 2571393 |
Tourist Information Counter
M.G Road
Phone: 0866-2571539
0866-2571393 |
| Tirupati |
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Regional Tourist Information
Bureau
Tourist Information officer
Near TTD 3rd Choultry
Tirupati - 517 501
Phone : 08772243306 |
Central Reservation office,
APTDC
T.P Area, Beside Venkateshwara Bus Station, Tirupati-517501
Phone: 877 22553885,
22553886
Fax: 877 2256877 |
| NagarjunaSagar
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Chennai |
Regional Tourist Information
Bureau
Tourist Information officer
Punnami, Hill colony
Nagarjunasagar - 508202
Phone:08680-277364
08680-276540 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Information
Counter
Tamil Nadu Tourism Counter
Near Kalaivalar Arangam
Walajah Road
Chennai - 600 002
Phone:044-25381213 |
| Warangal |
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Andhra Pradesh Tourist
Information Counter
1-1-1/1, 1st floor,
Talwar Hyundai Show Room, Chaitanyapuri, Opp. REC, Kaizipet,
Warangal
Phone:0870 2446606 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Information
Counter
Kazipet Railway Station
Warangal |
| Mumbai |
Bangalore |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist
Information Counter
General Assurance Building
Dr. D. N. Road
Opp. Handloom House
Mumbai - 400 001
Phone: 022-22072245
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Tourist Information Centre
33 G-10, Swiss Complex
Race Course Road
Banglore - 560 001
Phone: 080-2383361,
080-2383362
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| Goa |
Kolkata |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist
Information Counter
Hotel Flamingo
Panajim,
Goa - 403 001 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Information
Centre
4/1 Middleton street
Sikkim Commerce House
Kolkata - 700 071
Phone: 033-22813679
Fax: 033-22292857 |
| Srisailam |
Kurnool |
Tourist Information Counter
Punnami Hotel,
Srisailam
Phone: 8524 288311
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Tourist Information Counter
C/D-6, C-camp,
Nandyal Road, Kurnool-518002
Fax:8518 270104 |
How to get there
Air: Begumpet Airport at Hyderabad,
also known as Hyderabad Airport, is currently the only international
airport in Andhra Pradesh. It is well connected to most major
Indian cities and some overseas. Other important airports of
the state include Rajahmundry, Vijayawada,
Tirupati
and Vishakapatnam.
Sea: Major Sea Port of Andhra
Pradesh is at Vishakapatnam which have regular cruise to Andaman
&is also connected with other major ports. Gangavaram deep
water port is under development. Minor Sea ports include Kakinada,
Krishnapatnam, and Machilipatnam.
Rail: Andhra Pradesh is well connected
with around 620 Railway stations. In which three main train
stations include Hyderabad or Nampally, Secunderabad and Kacheguda.
Secunderabad is the main station from where one can get trains
to all major towns/cities of the country. It has a Total Rail
network of 5107 kms
Road: Andhra Pradesh has a total road
network of 178,474 Kilometers with about 12 National Highways
of 4014 Kms. and State Highways of 8763 Kms. Andhra pradesh
state road transport corporation, considered as the largest
state transport undertaking in the world provides transit facility
in the state of Andhra pradesh. APSRTC runs intercity and inter
district buses within the state of Andhra pradesh. It also runs
interstate routes connecting to the adjacent states of Tamil
Nadu, Orissa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. |
