Srisailam, a hill town in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh is home to the holy Malikarjuna Jyotirlinga and also one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas of goddess Parvati. Situated on the banks of river Krishna, Srisailam is identified with a wildlife sanctuary and a dam. Several rulers contributed to the building and maintenance of the Mallikarjuna Swamy …
Vijayawada, the ‘City of Victory is set amidst scenic surroundings on the banks of river Krishna and is picturesquely ringed by beautiful hills. This ‘Cultural Capital’ of Andhra Pradesh, Tour of Vijayawada, is an important historical, cultural, political, center, education, and commercial center. Kanaka Durga Temple: The sacred shrine perched atop the Indrakila Hilof Vijayawadaer …
Puttaparthi, Famous Pilgrim Center, the sacred abode of Sri Satya Sai Baba is a world-famous pilgrim center. Millions of devotees from all Jd over the world visit Sai Baba’s ashram called Prashanti Nilayam, meaning the ‘abode of highest peace’ over here to seek spiritual solace. Sai Baba was born at Puttaparthi on 23rd November 1926. …
This important historical and archaeological site, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, is set amidst one of the most picturesque surroundings. The region is endowed with a rich and vibrant past. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: This highest and largest masonry dam in the world is built over the mighty Krishna river and is indeed a marvel of civil engineering. …
Golconda Fort (12 kms.) Places to visit near Hyderabad include Golconda Fort (12 km.) The glorious remains of this once impregnable fort sprawl over a hillside about 1000 feet above the surrounding countryside. The forts name is derived from the Telugu word Golla Konda” meaning “Shepherd’s Hill”. Originally, it was a mud fort built by …
The historic town earlier known as Orugallu, Warangal, The Historic Town, was the glorious capital of the great Kakatiyas during the 13th century A.D. It became an important center of Telugu culture and literature under the Kakatiya kings. The fort city is studded with magnificent monuments and temples depicting some of the finest forms of …
Vibrant Visakhapatnam – The ‘Jewel’ of the East Coast of India, is a harmonious blend of the magical past and bustling present. This breathtaking city of golden beaches, lush fields, verdant valleys, and splendid monuments is named after Visakha’, the God of Valour. Its antiquity can be traced back to emperor Ashoka (273 -232 BC) …
The Hi-Tech Hyderabad City, the city of traditions and technology was founded in 1591, by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth Qutub Shahi Sultan of Golconda. This magnificent city of minarets on the banks of the river Musi retains the medieval flavor and charm. It has also emerged as a major educational and industrial center …
Incredible Andhra Pradesh, a fascinating blend of antiquity and modernity, is a beautiful panorama of magnificent monuments, great ancient shrines, splendid natural beauty, exotic wildlife, and modern temples of progress like Nagarjunasagar and Hitec City of Hyderabad. This land of Krishna and Godavari is also noted for its rich cultural heritage of literature, art, music, …
In the quaint hill station of Old Mahabaleshwar on the slopes of the Western Ghats is a shrine dedicated to Shiva. The Adi Mahadeva Temple appears unassuming from the outside; however, as soon as you enter it, a profoundly interesting sight greets you. The Krishna river that rises in these hills flows through subterranean passages …