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About Andhra Pradesh
India • Andhra Pradesh
 Andhra Pradesh is one of the major states in India. In recent times, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of the most rapidly modernizing states in India. Area wise, Andhra Pradesh is around 275,068 square kilometers; fifth largest state in India. Since early times, Andhra Pradesh has held a prominent position in terms of politics and geography. In the museums of Andhra Pradesh, remains of its glorious past are kept, some of them are as old as 300 B.C! Monuments, ruins and remains of its past shows the enriched history of the place. Different kingdoms, dynasties have been the main influencers in the art and culture of Karnataka. Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satvahans, Chalukyas and Vijaynagar have been the main parts of history of Karnataka.
Deccan plateau and Eastern Ghats give in Karnataka most fertile and agricultural lands. Apart from farming, festivals and local people have been the main attractions of the place.
Capital: Hyderabad.
Languages: Telugu.
Area: 275,068 Km.
General Information About Andhra Pradesh
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Art & Crafts
Banjara Embroidery, Banjara Needle Crafts, Bidri Craft, Bronze Castings, Dokra metal Crafts, Folk Paintings, Handicrafts in Andhra Pradesh, Kondapalli Toys, Lacquer Ware, Nirmal Arts - Paintings & Toys, Nirmal, Veena Manufacturing, Wood Carving in Andhra Pradesh
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Costumes
Traditional Wears, Tribal Dresses
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Dances
Andhra Natyam, Dhimsa, Kolatam, Kuchipudi Dance, Lambadi, Mathuri, Perini
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Fairs
Fair of Andhra Pradesh
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Festivals
Deccan Festival, Lumbini Festival, Maha Shivratri Festival in Andhra Pradesh, Makara Sankranti, Pitr Paksha, Pongal in Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival, Ugadi Festival, Vinayaka Chaturthi
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Languages
Languages of Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Translated From Sanskrit
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Tribal
Tribes of Andhra Pradesh
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Food
Food of Andhra Pradesh
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Destination Guide
Tourist Attractions in Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjunasagar
Nagarjuna Sagar, an erstwhile prominent Buddhist center, is the most attractive tourist spot in Andhra Pradesh. Named after the Buddhist monk, Acharya Nagarjuna, it is today the major hydel power stat...
Nagarjunakonda
Remnants of a rich bygone era, unearthed from the excavations carried out by archeologists at Nagarjunasagar, have been preserved in a museum on a beautiful island hill called Nagarjuna Konda.
Situ...
Salarjung Museum
Salarjung Museum is a major attraction in the list of Andhra Tourism. This museum as established in 1951. The collection of the Salarjung Museum encompasses of rare pieces of art. This collection is placed in various galleries.
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Nehru Zoological Park
Fast facts
Date of establishment- 1959.
Area covered- 380acres.
Location- Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
About Nehru Zoological Park!
The Nehru zool...
Deer Park
Overview
Area covered-54acres.
Time to visit-9a.m-5p.m, Except on Monday.
Location- The deer park is situated in Vanasthali-puram and is at a distance of 16kms fr...
Golconda Fort
Golconda fort is a majestic monument lying on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. The fortress is built on a granite hill 120 metres high, surrounded by massive crenellated ramparts. One of the ...
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Andhra Pradesh Tour Packages
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