Andhra Pradesh: Culture & Heritage
Andhra Pradesh -“Kohinoor of India”
Andhra Pradesh tourism is known as KohiNoor of India. It has always been the frontrunner in attracting greatest number of tourists as it boasts of a naturally, ecologically, culturally & religiously rich and diverse variety of tourist destinations that are treasures of visual treat where anyone can explore new experiences of tourism.  Abounding charin natural resources, the state of Andhra Pradesh having the longest eastern coastline and with a trail of Buddha Period glory, houses and holds many heritage sites adorned with pristine splendor, the forts, citadels and architectural masterpieces built by the past Royal hegemony and its noble Emperors. The magnificent palaces and places, monuments, memorials, tombs and stately structures built by them reflect the art and craftsmanship, architecture and culture that originated on this land. Andhra Pradesh tourism is mainly concentrate on the beach tours and religious tours.
The famous places in Andhra Pradesh are:
Hyderabad :- Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. One of the metropolitan cities, Hyderabad has a number of sightseeing sites for the tourists. Various mosques, markets, bridges, lakes, hills etc are housed in this city. Salar Jung museum and Charminar are the most popular destinations in the city. Srisailam :- Located on the banks of Krishna River, this small city is a popular destination for weekend trips. The major attractions of this city are the Nallamalai Hills, dams, and some ancient temples. If you want to visit wildlife in this city, you can visit the hill forests. Tirupati :- Located in Chittoor, Tirupati is located on the southeastern part of the state. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers for the Hindus. Tirupati is also known as Tirumala that is far-famed for the Sri Venkateshwara Temple, purely consecrated to Lord Vishnu. Vijayawada : – Located on the delta of Krishna River, Vijayawada is a famous destination in Andhra Pradesh. The city is known for its railway station. Krishna River along with its surrounding valleys offer beautiful sightseeing sites. Surrounded by hills, this city offers some amazing natural sites. Vishakhapatnam :- Popularly known as Vizag, Vishakhapatnam is a developed industrial area and popular tourist destination. The main attractions of this city are the beaches, beautiful beaches, and enchanting valleys. Warangal : – Warangal the ancient Kakatiya Kingdom has everything to satisfy the thirst of tourist all over the world. This is a place of historical importance. You can visit the ancient temples, antiques, and relics. The pristine lakes and amazing range of wildlife are the main focuses for the nature lovers in this city.
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Government Museum, Chennai is a multi-purpose State Government Museum located in Egmore, which is the heart of the city, spreading to an area of 16.25 acres of land. Six independent buildings in this Museum campus has 46 galleries.The museum contains exhibits ranging from contemporary artifacts to prehistorical findings. Sculptures and bronzes of various periods, sections for zoology, anthropology and geology impress every visitor. Buddhist sculptures found in the Amaravathi section depict the events recorded in the life of the Buddha.
Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a railway in Tamil Nadu. This railway still relies on its fleet of steam locomotives. The famous Hindi song “Chal Chhaiyya Chhaiyya..” from the movie “Dil Se” was shot on the roof top of Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Local people and tourists have led a demand for steam locos to once again haul this section. The ‘Nilagiri Passenger’ train covers a distance of 42 KM, travels through 208 curves, 16 tunnels & 250 bridges. The uphill journey takes around 4.8 hours and the downhill journey takes 3.6 hours. There are 5 stations between Mettupalayam and Coonoor – Kallar, Adderley, Hill Grove, Runnymede and Kateri – and, at one time, there were five between Coonoor and Ooty too. The train’s speed is averages 10.4 km/ hour and is perhaps the slowest in India
The colossal temples of Tamilnadu are the special highlights of the state. The temples were constructed in the early centuries by skilled craftsmen. The high rising and stupendous gopurams and the intricately carved and designed mandapas are representative of the stunning craftsmanship of the artisans who structured the temples. The following are the 5 most reputed Temples of Tami Nadu:
Tripura is a state of natural beauty. Hills and valleys provide panoramic view of the rest of the country around. Connected with the rest of the country through a single road it runs through the hills. Rivers flow in the valleys of Tripura bestowing it’s a picturesque look. Hot and humid, Tripura has only two pleasant months, September & October. Tripura is one of the North Indian states that has started attracting tourism recently for its history, culture and incomparable flora and fauna. Places to Visit in Tripura include its spectacular cities & archeological sites too.
This Museum is a store houses of priceless pieces that testify the beauty and intricacy involved in the quintessential arts and crafts of Tripura. Sited in the capital city, Agartala. This museum is endowed with 4 galleries, namely the:
Some of the famous places in West Bengal are Kolkata, Murshidabad, Durgapur, Vishnupur, Shantinekatan, Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Birla Planetarium, National Library, Zoolical Garden, Dakshineswar Temple, Belur Math and Kalighat are some of the renowned tourist destinations of Kolkata. Some of the other popular sites of tourist attractions include Asiatic Society, Ashutosh Museum of Indian Art, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, Nehru Children’s Museum, Academy of Fine Arts and many more.
Goa‘s long stretch of sandy coastline is renowned for its multitude of beaches. There’s something for everyone. The Goa India beach that’s right for you will depend on the kind of experience you want to have. Goa is not just all about only beaches. The state’s location along the mountainous Western Ghats is home to an array of birds and animals. Around 20% of Goa consists of wildlife sanctuaries. They’re open all year round, although October to March are the best months to visit. The two main sanctuaries are Bhagwan Mahvir and Cotigao.
Mumbai & Goa, both of the most attractive cities in the India.The former attracts people because of its widespread opportunities in all fields of work like the film industry or the software industry and the latter attracts people with its beautiful and snow white colored sand beaches. The former is one of the most populous cities in India and the latter is a small beauty paradise. Both being situated on the coasts, thus enable Cruise and ship travels between them. The Mumbai – Goa sea route opened many options for travelers to travel through the sea by a boat or a private Catamaran or using a ferry service or by a luxury ship or cruise.
There are different places one can visit in Uttar Pradesh. Agra, Jhansi, Lucknow and Meerut are historical cities famous for their monuments. On the other hand Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Allahabad are holy cities for Hindus and Kushinagar and Sarnath are important Buddhist places among the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha. Noida is the most developed urban city of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh markets reflect a true picture of the state’s cosmopolitan and contemporary lifestyle with a unique blend of traditionalism. Varanasi is city is famous for its saris. The Banarsi Saris are a must buy in Indian weddings. These saris are very heavy but very attractive and are must buy for every woman. The state boasts of a rich tradition of handicrafts, which make for the admired items that the shoppers look forward to buying while shopping in Uttar Pradesh.Shopping places in Uttar Pradesh are flooded with stone carvings and embroidery that are raised to the level of art by the deft and highly skilled artisans of Uttar Pradesh. While Mathura and Varanasi have developed the stone carvings, Agra and Uttar Pradesh the state capital is the seat of embroidery in Uttar Pradesh. Meerut is the largest producer of musical instruments in the country. Uttar Pradesh shopping caters to every need and desire of the travelers.
Haridwar is an important city in the religious architecture of the country. Haridwar is one of the four places in India where this takes place. Haridwar also has its big annual fair in the form of Magh mela in January-February.
It is called “Devbhoomi- the Land of the Gods. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a Mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for breathtaking views of the hills and surrounding villages.
The Kalka–Shimla Railway was built to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, 
with the Indian rail system. Now, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and Kalka is a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana. Spectacular scenery along the whole route, and the marvels of its construction, keeps the traveler on this line spell bound. To serve this big chunk of tourism inflow ‘Kalka Shimla’ railways increase the frequency of trains between both of the station. Because of this much significance the route travelers are always interested in the information like Kalka Shimla toy train timing, fare and number of trains. Below mentioned are the Attractions of Kalka Shimla Railways : All infrastructure like Signals, Rail track , Engines , rolling stops has been maintained by northern railways of India. But all the engineering’s remains the same as it was during British Empire.
