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General InformationArea : 275,068 sq.km
Coastline : 1,000 km
Population : 8.46 crores ( census 2011 )
Density : Appox 275 per sq.km
Languages Spoken : Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, English
Climate : March - May ( Summer ) : 20° C - 41° C.
June - October ( Monsoon ) : Monsoon sets in early June.
November - February ( Winter ) : 13° C - 32° C.
Top Destinations in AP
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest city in India. Hyderabad is nearly 400 years old and is famous for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars, cuisine, bridges, hills and lakes. Some of the highlights of this city are the Salar Jung museum, Charminar etc.
Vijaywada
Vijayawada, is located at the head of the Krishna delta, in Andhra Pradesh, about 70 km from the sea. Earlier the city was known as Bezawada and the present name is derived from the presiding deity, Kanakdurga also called Vijaya. Vijayawada has a major railway junction, which is beautifully encircled by hills on three sides. The waters of Krishna river on the south flows swiftly, presenting a mesmerizing scene.
Srisailam
Srisailam is a beautiful weekend destination from Hyderabad. Located on the banks of river Krishna, in the dense forests of the Nallamalai Hills, Srisailam offers some beautiful temples. The place is famous for an enchanting wildilfe sanctuary with a wide variety of animals and birds. It is also known for its exciting Dam and the natural splendour. Definitely a worth visiting destination.
Warangal
The city of Warangal is located in the north of Andhra Pradesh State. It lies along the Chennai -Kazipet-Delhi rail route. It was once the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty, a famous Andhra dynasty that ruled the state in the 12th century AD. The beautiful lakes, wildlife, rich antiques, temples and relics, makes it one of the must visit places in Andhra Pradesh.
Vishakapatnam
Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is popularly known as Vizag. It is one of the major thriving industrial city on the east coast of India. This port city has the biggest ship building yard in India. It has also developed oil refining, steel plant, petro-chemical, fertilizer, sugar refining and jute industries. This enchanting city has majestic hills, valleys and golden beaches along the Bay of Bengal coastline, making it an ideal place for holidays.
Tirupati
The holy city of Tirupati is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, in the district of Chittoor. It is known for the famous Tirupati temple which is dedicated the Hindu god 'Venkateshwara', one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India. Considered one of the most busiest pilgrimage center in the world, this temple attracts millions of pilgrims. Apart from this, Tirupati is also famous for several other temples along with copper, red wooden toys and brass idols.
Nagarjun Sagar
The Nagarjunasagar is a huge irrigation project on the River Krishna. It is situated about 150 km from Hyderabad and has a glorious past. The Nagarjunasagar was a valley in the Nallamala range of the Eastern Ghats and its civilization is thousands of years old. According to the history, it was first ruled by the Satavahanas and subsequently by the Ikshvakus in the third century.