East Godavari
It's irrigated one in Andhra pradesh because of the river Godavari. Many tributories of Godavari flow through this district.It's gets the importance because of the famous temple having historical stories. Among the five Pancharama temples in Andhra pradesh, two are situated in East Godavari district, one in Samalkot Bheemeshwara Kumararama and one in Draksha Rama near Ramachandrapuram. The district also touches the coastal line at Bay of Bengal with the head quarters in Kakinada. Vadapalli and Ryali are two places both almost together (7-8 Kms away) are very famous for Venkateshwara swamy and Jagan Mohini temples respectively. Antarvedi is one more place which draws the attention of the travellers because of Vasishta Ashram and the meeting point of one of the tributories of river Godavari to sea. Lord Narasimha swamy temple can also be seen in Antarvedi. Rajahmundry and Kakinada are the two main business centres of this district.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Hyderabad "City of Pearls"
Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is famous tourist attraction of South India.
Twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad come under the ambit of a single municipal unit,
Twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad come under the ambit of a single municipal unit,
Tourist Spots in Hyderabad For Visit:-
- Char Kaman: Near the Charminar stand four magnificent arches called Char Kaman, which served as the gateway to the Zilu Khana (ante chamber) of the royal palace.
- Mecca Masjid : One largest mosques in India, located just nearby the Charminar.
- Golconda Fort : A 16th century fortress situated on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. Known for its collection of diamonds, it is said that the famous Kohinoor originally belonged to Golconda.
- Falaknuma Palace : The last Nizam of Hyderabad built the Falaknuma Palace, which housed the most expensive art objects, tapestries and carpets, in addition to the largest single-man collection of diamonds. Here the Nizam had received their Majesties, the late King George V and King Edward VIII of England.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Visakhapatnam: the Home of Eastern Naval Command
Home to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy :- Visakhapatnam is a second largest city & major port in the state of Andra Pradesh on the east coast of India. The city is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal to the east. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district. Visakhapatnam is often referred to as "The Jewel of The East Coast or The City of Destiny".
1. Lies the beach city, Vishakapatnam.
2.Best tourism destination.
3.The district has some breathtaking panorama of golden beaches, green fields, valleys and monuments.
4.Visakhapatnam (also called Vizag and Valtair) .
5.The district has the biggest ship building yard in India.
6.A major industrial centre like Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Bharat heavy plates and vessels, Hindustan Zinc, Visakha Oil refinery, Port Trust, Hindustan Polymers and Dredging Corportation of India etc.
Visit place in and around Visakhapatnam's.
1.RK Beach also called Ramakrishna Beach.
2.Rishikonda
3.Erra Matti Dibbalu
4.Kailasagiri
5.Simhachalam
6.Bhimunipatnam:-also called Bheemili, ruins of Dutch fort, excellent sea view.
7.Bojjanakonda,
8.Thotlakonda
9.Bhavikonda
10.Kondakarla - huge lake of Water lillies, boat ride.
11.Yarada,Appikonda
12.Bangaramma Palem
13.Araku
14.Borra Caves -natural caves near valley.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is historically called the "Rice Bowl of India" because More than 77% of its crop is rice.
Andhra Pradesh situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's 4th largest state by area and 5Th largest by population. capital Hyderabad is largest city. The main or official language Telugu, while other languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Urdu, English and Hindi. Andhra Pradesh lies between 12°41' & 22°N latitude and 77° & 84°40'E longitude, and is bordered by Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Orissa in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the East, Tamil Nadu to the south and Karnataka to the west.
Across the state by two major rivers run , the Godavari and the Krishna.
A district of Puducherry, lies in the Godavari Delta in the northeast of the state.
Visit Place in Andhra Pradesh
1.Hyderabad
2.Visakhapatnam
3.West Godavari
4.East Godavari
5.Pancharama Darshan in Andhra Pradesh
6.Warangal district
Andhra Pradesh situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's 4th largest state by area and 5Th largest by population. capital Hyderabad is largest city. The main or official language Telugu, while other languages spoken in Andhra Pradesh are Urdu, English and Hindi. Andhra Pradesh lies between 12°41' & 22°N latitude and 77° & 84°40'E longitude, and is bordered by Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Orissa in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the East, Tamil Nadu to the south and Karnataka to the west.
Across the state by two major rivers run , the Godavari and the Krishna.
A district of Puducherry, lies in the Godavari Delta in the northeast of the state.
Visit Place in Andhra Pradesh
1.Hyderabad
2.Visakhapatnam
3.West Godavari
4.East Godavari
5.Pancharama Darshan in Andhra Pradesh
6.Warangal district
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