Andhra Pradesh, one of the oldest geological
formations in India, is situated on the Deccan (south) plateau. A historic land of temple
and mosque, the rivers Godavari and Krishna cut their way through the plateau. With its
recent foray into information technology, through the new hi-tech centre
on the outskirts
of Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh is promoting itself as the ‘No.1 State’. A.P. is
the fifth largest state in India. Bounded by Madhya
Pradesh and Orissa in north, the Bay of
Bengal in the east, Tamilnadu and Karnataka in the south and Maharashtra in the west.
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Climate |
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Generally hot and humid.
Principally fed by south-west monsoon.
Summer: 410C to 200C
Winter: 320C to 130
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Monsoon: June to December. |
| Places to Visit
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Hyderabad: Wander
through the colourful
bazaars, especially Land Bazaar. Centuries old Islamic moments stand alongside modern buildings.
Charminar: Hyderabad’s principal
landmark, the
Charminar (four towers), was built in 1591. The four columned structure stands 56m high and
30m wide. West from the Charminar is the famous Land Bazaar
where you’ll find just
about everything.
Mecca Masjid: One of the largest mosques in the world
accommodating up to 10,000 worshippers.
Golconda Fort: This 16th century fortress is a
must-see. Like many of the great forts in India, Golconda exudes a palpable sense of
history.
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| Charminar |
Golconda fort |
| Information
offices at Hyderabad: |
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The Andhra Pradesh Travel & Tourism Development Corporation (APTTDC) has two offices.
- The helpful Yatri Nivas Hotel Office, Sardar Patel Rd, Secunderabad is open daily 6.30
a.m. to 7 p. m. Ph: 040 460 1519.
- APTTDC office Mozamjali Rd, Hyderabad is open Monday to Tuesday
Ph: 040 473 2554 / 473 2555.
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| Places to
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Yatri Nivas Hotel,
Secunderabad |
Ph: 040 840005 |
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Hotel Saptagiri, Nampally Station Rd |
Ph: 040 460 3601 |
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Hotel Viceroy, Secunderabad |
Ph: 040 753 8383 |
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Taj Residency, Hyderabad |
Ph: 040 399999/392218 |
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The Residency |
Ph: 040 204060 |
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More
hotels..... |
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| Getting There &
Away |
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By Air: Air India has flights to Mumbai and Chennai Ph: 040 211804
Indian AirLines flights in both directions between Hyderabad and Bangalore (daily), Mumbai
(Three daily), Calcutta (daily except Tuesday and Sunday) Delhi (twice daily). Ph: 040. 599333
Flight schedule :
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Jet Airways flies daily to Bangalore, Mumbai and Calcutta
Ph: 040 3301222
By Train: Trains leave for every part of the country.
Major Trains form Hyderabad :
to Bangalore - Bangalore Express / 790 km distance
to Chennai - Madras Express / 794 km
to Delhi - Andhra Pradesh Exp / 1397 km
to Mumbai - Mumbai Express / 800 km.
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| Other Places of Interest |
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Puttaparthi:The
main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, in the south-western corner of AP at Puttaparthi. This
town is most easily reached by bus from Bangalore.
Nagarjunakonda:150 km south-east of Hyderabad. Prehistoric remnants
suggest that human activity began here some 200,000 years ago.The Nagarjunakonda Museum
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Sri Sai Baba |
Visakhapattanam: This coastal city is
the commercial and industrial heart of Andhra Pradesh’s isloated north-east corner,
and is home to India’s largest shipbuilding yard.
Tirumala & Tirupathy: The ‘Holy Hill’ of Tirumala in the
extreme south-east of A.P. is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in India, and
the Venkateshwara Temple here is claimed to be the busiest in the world. Flights from
Hyderabad on Tuesday and Saturday. Tirupathy is well served by express trains.
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