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Amazing Andhra, a fascinating
blend of antiquity and modernity is a beautiful panorama of
magnificent monuments, great ancient shrine, splendid
natural beauty, exotic wildlife and modern temples of
progress like Nagarjunasagar and Hitec City Hyderabad. This
of land of Krishna and Godavari also noted for its rice
cultural heritage of literature, art, music, dance and
drama, caters to the demand of every visitor.
The antiquity of Adhra Desh, dates back to 236 B.C., the
years of Mauryan emperor Ashoka’s death. During the
following centuries, Satvahanas, Sakas, Ikshvakus, Chalukyas
held away over the region. It also came under the rule of
Vijayanagar empire and Qutub Shahis followed by the Nizams.
17th century onwards, the British annexed the territories of
the Nizam and constituted the province of Madras. The charms
of Andhra are rice and varied. Beside the famous
archaeological, historical, pilgrim and leisure century, the
state is also studded with numerous attractive off-beat
tourist centres. The coastal Andhra extends for over 960
kms., Making it the state with longest maritime boundary in
the county. It is dotted with some of the most fascinating
virgin beaches which have a potential of making Andhra one
of the most exciting sea-side destinations of the world. The
northern areas are mountainous and has some beautiful hill
and health resorts. The State also known for its excellent
communication network and hospitality is rapidly emerging as
the tourist destination of the new millennium. |
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