Andhra Pradesh
The state of Nizams is known for its culture and diverse traditions. Exotic crafts, vibrant religious festivals and a glorious past are the highlights of this splendid culture. The endearing people and the native Telugu language make Andhra Pradesh a worthwhile vacation destination. Apart from Telugu, other languages widely spoken in Andhra Pradesh include English, Urdu and Hindi.
Andhra Pradesh is also known for various historical monuments like the mighty Golconda Fort. Apart from the numerous monuments of the past, Andhra Pradesh fascinates with its famous classical dance forms and handicraft products, including lacquer toys, anakapalli articles, nirmal (painted pottery), bidri, palm and slate articles, as well as gadhwal, pochampalli and dharmavaram silk saris.
Apart from the beautiful temples and monuments, Andhra Pradesh has a beautiful landscape irrigated by 34 rivers. The most important rivers in the region are Godavari and Krishna, which feed the Bay of Bengal. Some of the incredible sights of Andhra Pradesh are the world's highest dam, million-year-old caves, rocks, forests, green meadows, lakes and golden beaches by the sea. Apart from these sights, Andhra Pradesh impresses with a large nature reserve.
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Location
Indien
Area
160.205 km²
Population
49.67 million
Language
Telugu
Capital city
Hyderabad
Religion
Hindus make up 89% of the population in Andhra Pradesh, while Muslims are the largest minority with 9.2%.
Weather
Andhra Pradesh has a tropical climate, with strong regional differences in temperature and rainfall distribution. It is usually cooler and wetter in the north than in the southern part of the country. The coastal areas have a higher average temperature than the inland areas.
Best time to travel
between March and May
Climate
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max. Temperature | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Min. Temperature | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Time difference (to MEZ)
MEZ: +4,5 Stunden
Currency
Indian rupee (INR); 1 € = 69.048 INR
Vaccinations
Recommended vaccinations: Diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles (or immunity after illness), hepatitis A
Food in India - Spicy and hot
Andhra Pradesh is famous for its hot and spicy cuisine combined with its rich cultural heritage. The cuisine of Andhra Pradesh includes both the original Andhra cuisine and Hyderabadi cuisine, with a slight influence of Mughlai cuisine. However, the original cuisine is spicier and spicier than the present one. The traditional delicacies from Andhra are extremely delicious and have a generous amount of spices.
Every meal, snack, lunch and dinner has its own specialty. The eating habits are very different in Andhra Pradesh as both Hindu and Muslim food styles are mixed together. Andhra cuisine is mainly vegetarian and seafood is a specialty only in the coastal areas. The staple food of Andhra Pradesh is rice, which is served with sambar or any kind of vegetable.
Culture in India - Temples and Monuments Temples
There are many places of interest in Andhra Pradesh, including religious, historical and natural ones. The state also has many religious pilgrimage centers that are visited by countless devotees every year. There are many beautiful temples in Andhra Pradesh that are definitely worth a visit. One of the most important and famous temples in Andhra is the Tirupati Temple in Tirupati. This temple is richest and most visited Hindu temple in India. Another temple is the Srisailam, considered to be the home of Sri Mallikarjuna. It is one of the twelve Jyothirlingams in India.
In Puttaparthi, there is an ashram of the popular Guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It is visited by numerous devotees daily. Another famous temple is at Warangal, known as the Ramappa Temple.
Natural sights
There are also one million year old limestone caves at Borra. These are especially popular with tourists looking for some exclusive exploration. The beautiful Araku Valley and Horsley Hill Resort are ideal places for a tranquil stay. The vibrant Godavari flows through a narrow gorge at Papi Kondalu, but also waterfalls and biodiversity at Talakona attract numerous tourists every year. The pristine beaches of Vizag are also a highlight and worth a visit.
Shopping in India - An exciting shopping experience
During your stay in Andhra Pradesh, you should definitely not miss out on an exciting shopping experience. Andhra Pradesh is famous for its exquisite pearl and diamond jewelry, rural handicrafts and old antiques from a bygone era, as well as fantastic silks and cottons.
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