{"id":2636,"date":"2012-07-03T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2012-07-03T04:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=2636"},"modified":"2021-05-19T19:24:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T13:54:38","slug":"discover-andhra-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html","title":{"rendered":"Discover Andhra Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Andhra Pradesh is a tourist\u2019s ultimate delight and has much to offer &#8211; from amazing beaches to serene lakes, dense forests to dynastic forts, delectable seafood to rich biryani, monuments to sanctuaries, shopping zones to parks &#8211; you will find it all here. With more than 600 tourist locations, the second largest coast line in the country, history dating back to thousands of years, and pilgrimage centers of every major religion of India, Andhra is truly &#8220;The Essence of India&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Some_famous_places_of_Andhra_Pradesh_to_discover\" >Some famous places of Andhra Pradesh to discover:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Tirupati\" >Tirupati<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Hyderabad\" >Hyderabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Vishakhapatnam\" >Vishakhapatnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Vijayawada\" >Vijayawada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Warangal\" >Warangal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/discover-andhra-pradesh.html\/#Traveling_to_Andhra_Pradesh\" >Traveling to Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_famous_places_of_Andhra_Pradesh_to_discover\"><\/span>Some famous places of Andhra Pradesh to discover:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tirupati\"><\/span><strong>Tirupati<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The town of Tirupati in Andhra is always abuzz with<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Tirupati.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2638 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Tirupati\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Tirupati-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tirupati\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Tirupati-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Tirupati-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Tirupati-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> people coming from different parts of India and the world. The sacred temple on the Tirumala Hills is the defining aspect of the town of Tirupati. It is the most sought-after religious destination in the world. Tirumala is the abode of Lord Venkateswara, (one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu), located atop Seshachala hills often called &#8220;<em>Yaelu Malai<\/em>&#8221; or &#8220;Yaedu Kondalu&#8221; (seven hills).\u00a0The fervour among the devotees is unparalleled and it lends a unique charm and thrill to the place.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyderabad\"><\/span><strong>Hyderabad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra and known for its rich <a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Golconda-Fort-@-Hyderabad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2637 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Golconda Fort, Hyderabad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Golconda-Fort-@-Hyderabad-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Golconda Fort, Hyderabad\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Golconda-Fort-@-Hyderabad-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Golconda-Fort-@-Hyderabad-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Golconda-Fort-@-Hyderabad-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>history, culture and architecture. It is often viewed as the meeting point of North and South India. One of the most developed cities in the country; it is also home to the second largest cinema industry in the country: the Telugu cinema industry. Hyderabad\u2019s ancient name was Bhagyanagar. To the modern tourist, Hyderabad offers unparalleled excitement and excellent entertainment that includes Heritage, Nature, Wildlife, Cultural, and Shopping sites.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vishakhapatnam\"><\/span><strong><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vishapatnams-glorious-coastline.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2640 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Vishapatnam's glorious coastline\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vishapatnams-glorious-coastline-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vishapatnam's glorious coastline\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vishapatnams-glorious-coastline-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vishapatnams-glorious-coastline-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vishapatnams-glorious-coastline-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Vishakhapatnam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nestled in the hills of Eastern Ghats and facing the Bay of Bengal, the city of Vishakhapatnam (also known as Vizag and Waltair) boasts of unspoiled beaches, picturesque Araku Valley and nearby Borra Caves, the 11th-century Simhachalam Temple, and ancient Buddhist sites like Totlakonda &amp; Bavikonda. Then there is also the submarine museum, the first of its kind in South Asia, at Rama Krishna Beach<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vijayawada\"><\/span><strong>V<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vijaywada.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2639 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Vijaywada\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vijaywada-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vijaywada\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vijaywada-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vijaywada-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Vijaywada-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>ijayawada<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Literally meaning \u201cthe place of victory\u201d, Vijayawada is an enchanting city in Andhra that has emerged as a major tourist centre. The city is flanked by Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River borders it on the North side. According to the legends, Arjuna performed penance on these hills to appease Lord Shiva, who appeared before him and bestowed him with the prized weapon &#8216;Pasupathasthra&#8217;. Also, Goddess Durga is believed to have rested here after slaying the wicked demon Mahishasura in a fierce battle.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warangal\"><\/span><strong>Warangal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Warangal was the capital of the erstwhile Kakatiya Dynast<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Warangal-Fort.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2641 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Warangal Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Warangal-Fort-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Warangal Fort, Andhra Pradesh\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Warangal-Fort-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Warangal-Fort-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Warangal-Fort-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>y in the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century. Today the city is known for its beautiful lakes, ancient temples, and forts, and its beauty was even featured in the travel diaries of Marco Polo. The simply magnificent Kakatiya architecture can be viewed in the grand Thousand Pillar Temple built by Rudra Devi in 1163. The Warangal Fort, now in ruins, dates back to the 13th century.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traveling_to_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span><strong>Traveling to Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hyderabad<\/strong> is well connected to national and international destinations via both national and international air carriers.\u00a0There is an excellent network of rail and roads connecting all major cities of Andhra with each other and also with other parts of the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andhra Pradesh is a tourist\u2019s ultimate delight and has much to offer &#8211; from amazing beaches to serene lakes, dense forests to dynastic forts, delectable seafood to rich biryani, monuments to sanctuaries, shopping zones to parks &#8211; you will find [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[67,249,281,59,60,250,82,46,65,40],"class_list":["post-2636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-india","tag-architecture","tag-beaches","tag-eco-tourism","tag-forts","tag-history","tag-nature","tag-palaces","tag-road-trip","tag-temple","tag-tourism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2636"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7291,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2636\/revisions\/7291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}