Andhra Pradesh

Orvakal, as you enter this place, several unusual rock formations grab the attention. One might even feel how many such wonders are hidden within nature! It even makes us wonder who carved these rocks in this region. Well, this interesting spot ...

Kanipakam is known for the Ganesha temple in Chittoor. Here the elephant-god is said to be a swayambu ( self-manifested) and many tales are attached to it. The popular legend is about the three brothers who found a big stone blocking ...

The legend of Hiranyakashipu and Prahalad is nothing but a clash between atheism and theism. The King Hiranyakashipu is a non-believer while his son Prahalad is a believer of God! The clash of their ideals and the entry of Lord Narasimha ...

Borra Caves are a historic site in the Aruku Valley of Vizag. The artistic limestone formations are the major attractions in Borra Caves. The caves were discovered in 1807 by a person called William King. There are several legends related to ...

Ugadi or Yugadi in Sanskrit means 'the beginning of a new age'. Ugadi festival is to celebrate the beginning of New Year in India according to the traditional Hindu calender. It also marks the beginning of Spring season and time of ...

Hyderabad which was under the rule of Qutub Shahi Dynasty, Mughals and Nizams has a great historical past. There are also many places around the city which are full of historical sites and tourist attractions. These destinations are the short weekend ...

Travelling is not just about visiting the tourist places, it is also about exploring. These camping sites give an opportunity to feel nature at its best in South India. Camping in the middle of the woods, river banks or on the ...

Devi Shakti or Shakti is related to goddess Parvati and there are various Shakti Peethas (shrines) in India. The legend of Sati's self-immolation is an important part in the formation of devi temples in India. After self-immolation, each part of Sati's ...

Visakhapatnam, fondly known as Vizag, is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh. Situated amidst the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, this city is a popular one. The beauty of Vizag has given it many names like 'The City of ...

Golconda or Golla konda was the capital of Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518 -1687). Situated 13 km away from Hyderabad city, this fort has a magnificent past. This region known for the mines, has produced world famous gems: the Kohinoor diamond and ...

Located on the banks of the Krishna river is the small town of Amaravathi, which lies in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This town is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited places of mankind and you can see many ...

Vizag also known as Vishakapatnam is a major tourist hub. The second largest city of Andhra Pradesh, Vizag is technically is an industrial city. What invites one here are the sandy beaches along its coastline and a couple of hill stations ...