| Tours in Hyderabad India :
Tirupati:
Tirupati is the abode of Lord
Venkateswara who is the most significant
deity of this phase of human evolution
as per the Hindu mythologies.
Lord Venkateshwara is popularly
referred to as Balaji in the local
parlance. From times immemorial
Tirupati has been a stupendous
pilgrim destination and the electrifying
spirit of divinity is very palpable
here. The main temple is clustered
by numerous smaller temples and
there are tranquil natural vistas
as well where visitors can relax.
In fact, the state government
has in recent times been considering
to confer a special status to
this magnificent temple town similar
to the Vatican City of Rome, Italy.
Tirupati is located at the southernmost
part of the impressive Eastern
ghats in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Apart from Lord Venkateshwara's
temple, there are numerous other
places of natural beauty like
cascading waterfalls and haunting
forests.
Visakhapatnam:
Vishakapatnam is the land of pristine
beaches and it has indeed evolved
as a premier tourist destination
of Andhra Pradesh from a sleepy
fishing village. There is a port
at Vishakapatnam which is one
of India's premier shipping hubs.
Endless stretches of virgin beaches
lie adjoining the city on one
side and on the other are the
rolling hills which provides the
perfect backdrop to this amazing
tourist paradise. Vizag is a
destination which is not only
about beaches. It isa also an
important pilgrimage site for
the Buddhists. There are numerous
beaches and a road all along the
sea-shore goes up to Bheemunipatnam
town, which incidentally is the
second oldest Municipal Corporation.
A trip to Vishakapatnam is incomplete
without visiting the splendid
Araku Valley located at a distance
of 110 Kms from the city. It is
a bewitching valley tucked away
in the midst of the imposing mountains
of the Eastern Ghats.
Other places worth visiting are
the Simhachalam temple, the picturesque
Rishikonda beach as well as the
majestic Dolphin's Nose hillock
from where one can bask in the
breathtaking sea views are just
a few of the notable tourist landmarks
of Vizag.
Nagarjuna
Sagar:
Nagarjunasagar is one of India's
biggest irrigation project with
the River Krishna as the base.
It is located at distance of 150
Kms from Hyderabad and is known
for its rich virile past. If archaeological
records are anything to go by,
than this was the place where
a prosperous civilization existed
thousands of years ago. The first
telltale signs of civilization
began with the Satavahanas and
followed by the Ikshvakus way
back in in the 3rd century.
In the past places like Sriparvata
and Vijayapuri were actually temples
and happens to be the place from
where the renowned Buddhist savant
Acharya Nagarjuna sermonized the
teachings of Lord Buddha.
Anupu:
Anupu is a place where one of
the most outstanding acts of conservation
was undertaken primarily to thwart
the inundation and flooding of
some of the most awesome structures
located in the valley. The dam
is evocative of an extraordinary
feat of restoration. Anupu which
is 4 Kms away from the dam site,
is where a Buddhist University
was relocated.
Nagarjunakonda:
In the past Nagarjunkonda was
victim of perennial flooding largely
due to the reservoir. In a bid
to preserve nine awesome monuments,
an expert team of archaeologists
from the Archaeological Survey
of India literally relocated the
monuments from the valley to Nagarjunakonda.
There is a beautiful Island in
the middle of the reservoir. Nagarjunakonda
also has a well stocked museum
replete with rare Buddhist relics
that were unearthed from the valley.
Warangal:
The city of Warangal in the days
of yore used to be the nerve center
of Telegu culture. In its heydays,
Warangal used to be the capital
of the Kakatiya rulers. Warangal
is most renowned for its highly
evolved temple architecture. Of
particular significance are the
Ramappa temple and the 1000 pillar
temple, which bedazzles the first
time visitors.
Today, the city of Warangal is
surrounded by a cluster of three
towns - Warangal, Kazipet and
Hanamkonda, that happens to be
the headquarters of the district.
Some of the most enduring landmarks
of Warangal are the Planetarium,
Amskriti Vihar, Rock garden, Archeological
Museum and the Musical Garden.There
are many charming lakes as well
in this district which are well
worth a visit.
For souvenir hunters, the most
exotic hand-woven carpets, exquisite
scroll paintings and sheet-metal
works are great take-away-home
memories.
Vijayawada:
Vijayawada is renowned as the
melting pot of Telugu politics.
It is also a crucial rail and
road link between North and South
India. This city is growing at
a rapid pace and is the commercial
hub of coastal Andhra Pradesh.
The city has much to offer to
the discerning tourists. Some
of the most popular landmarks
are the Prakasam barrage, the
St. Mary's church, the Kanakadurga
temple as well as the intriguing
Moghalrajapuram caves all of which
are worth visiting. The city is
replete with numerous canals and
is regarded as the "Venice of
Andhra Pradesh". |
