Andra Pradesh
Known as the "Rice Granary of India" is the favourable tourist state in India, which has a coastline of 1000 kms with eight of its 23 districts having direct access to the sea. Located in South India, Andhra Pradesh is bounded by Tamil Nadu in the south, Maharashtra in the North and North-West, Madhya Pradesh in the North-East, Karnataka in the West, and by the Bay of Bengal in the East.
The medieval city of Hyderabad is its capital.
The main languages that are spoken in Andhra are Telugu, English, Urdu, Hindi.It uniquely combines history, beaches and mountains into a great travel destination.
The climate is generally hot and humid.
Cities:The capital, Hyderabad, has the atmosphere of an Arabian Nights fairy tale, due to its Muslim heritage. Palaces, erstwhile stately homes and crowded, colourful bazaars characterise the city. In the distance looms Golconda Fort.
Cuisine:Cuisine The Epicurean tastes of the Nizams, the most exalted royal house of princely India, gave rise to a fabled cuisine based on painstaking preparations and slow cooking.
