Explore Andhra Pradesh

Discover the "Rice Bowl of India" - where ancient temples, classical Kuchipudi dance, and rich Telugu heritage come alive

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UNESCO Sites

Classical Dances

100+

Heritage Sites

2000+

Years of History

Culture & Tradition

Experience the rich heritage of Andhra Pradesh - the Rice Bowl of India

Telugu Language & Literature

One of the oldest Dravidian languages, rich in classical poetry and religious works by the Trinity of Telugu Literature - Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada.

Official language: Telugu

Classical poetry tradition

Religious literary works

Kuchipudi Dance

Graceful classical dance form known for fast rhythms and dramatic expressions

Carnatic Music

Widely practiced during festivals and temple ceremonies

Major Festivals

Ugadi, Sankranti, Dasara and Sri Rama Navami celebrations

Cultural Highlights

Traditional Dress

Women:

Sarees - Pochampally, Mangalagiri, Dharmavaram varieties

Men:

Dhoti, kurta and angavastram

Arts & Crafts

Kalamkari painting

Lepakshi handicrafts

Kondapalli wooden toys

Metal crafts & stone carving

Signature Cuisine

Pulihora

Tangy tamarind rice

Andhra Chicken Curry

Spicy curry

Gongura Pachadi

Sorrel leaves pickle

Pootharekulu

Rice paper sweet

Heritage Sites

Explore 10+ UNESCO sites and architectural marvels of Andhra Pradesh

Lepakshi Temple

Famous for: Hanging pillar, murals, monolithic Nandi statue

Architectural marvel from Vijayanagara period

How to reach: 100 km from Bengaluru

UNESCO Site

Amaravati Stupa

Buddhist relics and carvings

Ancient Buddhist learning center

35 km from Vijayawada

Undavalli Caves

Monolithic rock-cut caves

4-storeyed with Vishnu statue

6 km from Vijayawada

Tirumala Tirupati

Wealthiest Hindu temple in India

Lord Venkateswara shrine

Well connected by rail & air

Belum Caves

Second largest cave system in India

Near Tadipatri, Anantapur

Gandikota Fort

Grand Canyon of India

18 km from Jammalamadugu

Nagarjunakonda

Buddhist island museum

Boat access from Nagarjuna Sagar

Kondapalli Fort

Traditional toy making

16 km from Vijayawada

10+

UNESCO Heritage Sites

2000+

Years of History

100+

Architectural Marvels

Visit Planning Guide

Best Time

October to March

Languages

Telugu, English, Hindi

Transport

Rail, Road, Air

Plan Your Visit

Essential travel information for exploring Andhra Pradesh's heritage

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Pleasant weather for sightseeing

Temperature: 15-30°C

Ideal for outdoor activities

Festival season

Transportation Guide

By Air

Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam airports

By Rail

Well-connected rail network

By Road

NH-16, NH-65 highways

Local Transport

Buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws

Languages

Telugu: Official language

English: Widely spoken in tourist areas

Hindi: Common in major cities

Essential Apps

• Google Maps for navigation

• IRCTC for train bookings

• BookMyShow for events

• Zomato for restaurants

Emergency Contacts

Police: 100

Medical: 108

Tourist Helpline: 1800-42-545454

Website: tourism.ap.gov.in

Heritage Site Access Guide

100 km

Lepakshi from Bengaluru

35 km

Amaravati from Vijayawada

6 km

Undavalli from Vijayawada

18 km

Gandikota from Jammalamadugu

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