Andhra Pradesh

城市概覽

Andhra Pradesh (AHN-dhruh-pruh-daysh) is known for its rich history, architecture and culture. Andhra Pradesh has a variety of tourist attractions including beaches, hills, wildlife, forests and temples. Like rest of the Southern India, the culture of Andhra Pradesh is essentially Dravidian, quite different from Northern India's Aryan culture.

Name "Andhra" (आन्ध्र Āndhra) is an old Sanskrit name for the non-Aryans living on the fringes of the Aryan settlements. It was first mentioned in the Rigveda as descendants of the sage Vishvamitra. The name "Andhra" is said to have come from the Old Telugu masculine nominative marker anru. "Pradesh" means "province" or "state" in Hindi, and Andhra Pradesh is one of the five states of India with "Pradesh".

History

The history of Andhra Pradesh is marked by a succession of dynasties and cultural influences. The Satavahana dynasty (1st century BCE-3rd century CE) was one of the oldest rulers of present-day Andhra Pradesh, with its capital at Amaravati, playing a pivotal role in shaping the region's identity. It has since being ruled by the Ikshvakus, Salankayanas, Vishnukundinas, Eastern Chalukyas, Cholas and Kakatiyas before being occupied by the Delhi Sultanate. Then, the Bahmanis took over the region as Delhi became weak. The Gajapatis of Odisha also ruled over the region before being part of the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Krishnadevaraya. Following the defeat of Vijayanagara, the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda held sway over most of the Andhra region. However, following the capture of Qutb Shahi ruler Abul Hasan Tana Shah by Aurangzeb, the region became part of the Deccan province of the Mughal Empire. However, following the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the viceroy of the Deccan province established himself as a semi-independent Nizam of Hyderabad. In 1765-1778, the British took over control of five circars from the Nizam, collectively called the Northern Circars (present-day Coastal Andhra). Later, the Ni

如何抵達

By plane Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati have international airports with restricted access. Kadapa, Kurnool and Rajahmundry also have moderately busy domestic airports.

By train There are many incoming trains to areas in Andhra Pradesh from the rest of India, with Tirupati (TPTY) and Visakhapatnam (VSKP) being major railheads.

By bus Interstate buses by private operators and the state-run companies APSRTC, KSRTC (Karnataka), OSRTC, TSRTC and TNSRTC have routes from neighbouring states to Andhra Pradesh.

當地交通

Like rest of India, buses and railways are the two major modes of transport within Andhra Pradesh, aside flying.

By train Andhra Pradesh has an extensive railway network, and most of the state is part of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone. Apart from the mail and express trains coming from outside the state, there are some fast trains within the state and a large number of passenger trains and locals. There has been a plan to include the entire state under the South Coastal Railway (ScoR), but it has never been implemented, and SCoR remains a "phantom" railway zone since its announcement in 2019.

By bus The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) runs all types of buses including air-conditioned, non air-conditioned and Volvo, Garuda-Plus, Garuda-Sleeper, Indra, Super Luxury and express buses, with its headquarters at Vijayawada. The Puducherry Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) operates some JnNURM buses from Yanam.

By plane There are flights between Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Tirupati.

必看景點

Horsley Hills (Yenugu Mallamma Konda) — Scenic beauty of hills and trees. Environmental park and the Horsley Hills Museum Kaalahasthi — a holy town with site of Srikalahasti Gopuram (Srikalahsti Temple) Kanipakam — Site of the great lord Ganapathy Temple Lepakshir — Historically and archaeologically significant with shrines and renowned for its repository of mural paintings Narayanmavanam — considered a holy city with many temples Penukonda — Summer capital of Vijayanagar empire - Forts and temples built by Sri Krishnadevaraya king. Pulicat Lake — second largest brackish water lake in India SriKrishna Devaraya University, Ananthapur — named after a patron of learning and the arts, Sri Krishnadevaraya Srisailam — played a dominant role in Indian religious, cultural and social history. Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple is located here Talakona — a beautiful 82-metre waterfall in Nerabailu Village, Chittoor District. Near the waterfall are dense forests and wide varieties of wildlife. Tirupati — Most famous for its Sri Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Vishnu Vijayawada (aka Bezawada) — home of Kanakadurga Temple and Subramanya Swamy Temple and other important sites Visakhapatnam Port — one of the largest ports in India

美食

Like almost every other state in India, Andhra Pradesh has a rich variety of cuisines and change widely from region to region. Telugu cuisine, the cuisine of Andhra Pradesh, is based mostly on regional variation, its rich cultural heritage and the influence of the royal recipes from the Nawabs. The cuisine of Andhra Pradesh is mixed between Hindu and Muslim styles. The Guntur/Vijayawada region is known for extremely spicy dishes. Rice is the staple food and is eaten pretty much with every meal along with a variety of vegetable and meat curries.

Breakfast Idli is a steamed cake commonly eaten for breakfast with sambar or chutney. Chilli powder (kaarampodi) and peanut chutney are also common additions. Vada is a breakfast item similar to a deep-fried dumpling, often served with sambar or chutney. Dosa (minapattu) is another popular snack. Andhra-style dosas are spicier and crispier than those found in other regions of South India. Pesarattu is a flatbread similar to a dosa, but thin and crispy. It is eaten with a ginger chutney. MLA Pesarattu is a popular variation of pesarattu filled with spices.

Meals A typical meal in Telugu cuisine consists of a combination of cooked rice, pickles (pachadi), dal (pappu), curry, yogurt (perugu) or buttermilk (majjiga), and papadum (appadam). Chewing paan, a somewhat narcotic mixture of betel leaves and areca nut, is also a common practice after meals. Lunch and dinner are elaborate affairs in many households. In traditional households, the meal is served on arati aaku, a single plantain leaf, or vistari, a larger plate made of several leaves sewn together. More people are now using broad steel plates called kancham. However, arati aaku and vistari are still widely used for festivals and special events. Lunch and dinner items are served on a single plate in a specific arrangement. Pappu (dal) and curries are placed to the right of the diner, while pickles and podi are placed on the left. Special items such as pulihora (tamarin

飲品與夜生活

lime juice with ginger or honey fresh fruit juices like sapota, orange (green they call mosambi in Hindi exclusively), grape, pineapple

住宿

There is a variety of accommodation available. There are cheap hotels, k