Andhra Pradesh is the 4th biggest state of India sitting at the south-eastern coast. The state is known for its vibrant history and Buddhist cultures which can be seen in its every nook and corner. Andhra Pradesh saw a glorious past with the rule of some of the most legendary dynasties like the Pallavas, the Chalukyas, the Kakatiyas and the Mughals. Visit here to taste its cultures which reflect in the delectable local thali served here with Garelu, Bangala dumpa vepudu, Aritikaya avapetti kura, Mudda pappu, Dondakaya Vepudu, Kakara kaya Vepudu, Munakkaya masala kura, and the list is never ending.
Andhra Pradesh brings to you a great diversity of attractions to choose from.
Start by visiting Visakhapatnam, a major sea port of India. The city enjoys a tropical climate which adds to the sightseeing experience. Visakhapatnam is blessed with tranquil beaches, gorgeous hilltops and an exciting wildlife sanctuary. Take a hike up to the Araku Valley for the best views of nature around.
Spirituality seekers can plan a holiday to Tirupati resting in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. Tirupati is a popular pilgrimage destination in India with temples like Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Srikalahasti, Kanipakam, and many more. For some moments of peace and rejuvenation, a picnic close to the Talakona Waterfalls can also be planned.
Walk down the memory lanes at Vijayawada, the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh. The state has some of the richest historical lures like the ancient Undavalli Caves belonging to the 7th century BC. The caves are known for their unmatched grand architecture and sculpture. Mogalarajapuram Caves also make many jaws drop with their architectural excellence. One must also visit Prakasam Barrage, a 1223.50 meter long road bridge from where you can catch impressive views of nature. To peep into history, a visit to the Victoria Museum and Kondapalli Fort is must.
Nellore, the agricultural city of Andhra Pradesh, treats you with views of paddy fields of Damaramadugu where rice is grown. Nellore is home to numerous attractions. Do visit the royal Udayagiri Fort or the splendid Venkatagiri Fort, explore the vast Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary or the architectural speculate Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Those having a keenness for cultures and history must visit Chittoor cladding the banks of the Ponnai River. Here you can fall in love with the beauty of Horsley Hills. Wildlife lovers can explore the Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary which houses numerous animal species like elephants, Himalayan black bear, hippopotamus, jackals, sloth bear, etc. Do enjoy a hiking expedition to the Nagari Hills at an elevation of about 855 meters. For spiritual souls there is the Sri Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Lord Balaji and known for its melange of Chola, Pandya and the Pallava style architecture.
Andhra Pradesh is rightly termed as the "Food Bowl of the South". The food of the state clearly shows its cultural richness. Some of the must try dishes in Telangana are Karapu Annam, Rasam and Kakarakaya Pulusu. Hyderabad’s Biryani, Bhuna Ghost and Boti Kabab never fail to catch the attention of visitors with their flavoursome aromas.
Shopping in Andhra Pradesh is a fun activity as you get to choose from the plenty of options available. Here you can buy everything from beautiful ornaments to local handicrafts and wooden artefacts to brass carvings. Laad Bazar is known for selling lac bangles and multihued stones whereas from Malkha you can pick authentic cotton fabric and Suvasa. Hyderabad’s pearl ornaments are also known for their authenticity and grace.
Begumpet Airport welcomes streams of travellers coming from international destinations. Domestic travellers can land at airports like Vishakhapatnam Airport, Warangal Airport, Rajahmundry Airport, Vijaywada Airport, Tirupati Airport and Cuddapah Airport. Hyderabad’s railhead is the busiest one and connects with all nearby states. One can also plan road travel with availability of numerous private and state owned buses.
MarcoFrance1965
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
I just came back from a 12 days Rajasthan tour. It was just myself and my 14 year olde daughter. I found Caper surfing the web and had non suggestion from friends and had never read comments or reviews about it. Totally "blind-choice". I was very lucky. The organization was really excellent. The agent that followed us, Mr. Praveen Juyal did a great job. I decided our itinerary and he punctually gave me suggestions on the best management of my choices. The hotel choice was fine and confirmed expectations. We had tour guides in every site seeing location and they were all extremely professional, very punctual and really kind and polite.
But I must say that what made the trip even better was our driver; Mr. Deshraj.
One of those persons that you really wish you could meet once in your life. Not only an excellent driver but always helpful, respectful and friendly. He explained us many things about Indian life along the journey and sometimes stopped for short breaks in beautiful places on the road that were not even mentioned in the guide books. My only regret is that at the end of the trip I didn't have much money left and I left a tip probably not adeguate for the kind of service but I will definitely send him try to sort this maybe in a next trip. Thank you very much Caper and Deshraj.
Dreamer802943
A Memorable Trip
We recently concluded a 12 day driving tour of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan with Caper Travel. It was most enjoyable !! The logistics arrangements were excellent - from tour planning , hotel selection , vehicle condition to driver. Mr Alok handled the planning, and Mr Vikram was our Tempo driver throughout the journey. Mr Vikram was very helpful , accommodating and patient throughout the tour, despite long hours of driving on the roads ( not to mention India traffic}. We would not hesitate to recommend Caper to our fellow travellers who are thinking of visiting India. Thank You Caper !
goochie33, London, United Kingdom
Golden triangle goa and mumbia
Just come back from an amazing 2 week trip to India. First we done the golden triangle which we chose to do the train trip from Delhi to Agra a must you have to do if not just for the experience. All the cities were wonderful but be prepared to see lots of temple one seems to run into another but wow the taj was my highlight along with the Hindu temple in Delhi. The driving the cows the dogs are everywhere are all an experience. Goa was beautiful we stayed at the taj exotica. In mumbia we done a city tour and ended our trip in the taj for afternoon tea another must. It is a exhilarating trip but one I will never forget. From booking with Manika to all the drivers and guides they were always there to meet us from the airport and hotels on time. They really looked after us thank you all.
Aileen M
Wonderful trip
We have just returned from our first trip to India and we must say it was absolutely fascinating. The itinerary was first class and covered everything we could have wished for. On arrival we were met by a very nice rep and driver who took us to our hotel and sorted out the necessary paperwork with us. We had our driver Vishan for our time in the north and he was terrific, kept the vehicle spotless and kept us supplied with water. We then flew to the south of India and met up with our driver Suhdeer who again was very nice and very informative about things as we drove along. The guides we had on all our trips were excellent and again very informative.
The only down side to it all was that in our package we paid for the drivers accommodation, food and allowance only to find out that the drivers don’t receive this money and if they want accommodation they have to pay for it themselves. We ended up paying one of our drivers an amount for the nights that we had him for him to get somewhere to sleep and food as we were concerned that if he slept in his car he wouldn’t be rested enough to take on the next day driving for 4-5 hours.
All in all Caper Travel are excellent in their planning and can’t fault them for that.
Urquiola, New York City, New York
Caper travel
Recently traveled to India on a private guided tour with Caper Travel. Ms. Mumtaz Khan worked with me on arranging my itinerary.
She was always available to answer all my concerns immediately. On my arrival in Delhi I was welcome with warm smile at the airport by a young gentleman name Kapol Joshi . My experience with the company was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to India.
I would also like to mention the personal attention I received at Amritsar by Aman Shara and his lovely wife who welcomed me and my son to their home
and soon to open their beautiful hotel.
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