Itinerary Suggestions
A few ideas for a train trip around the state of Andhra Pradesh


From Hyderabad there are good rail links for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Orissa, Maharashtra and North India

Hyderabad to Bhongir

At Hyderabad. Soak up the atmosphere of this very south Indian town, see the charminaar, old town, take a stroll in Lumbini Park or explore the ruins of Golconda Fort

Bhongir
Visit Bhongir Rock Fort or within a 30Km radius, the Hill shrine at Yadagirigutta, or KolanuPaka, a famous Jain Temple

Hyderbad - Bhongir Train (runs daily)
7035TELANGANA EXP
Dep Hyderabad Deccan08.20amArr Bhongir08.59 travel time 00.39minutes
Costs
CC Rs 165
2S  Rs  22

Bhongir - Warangal

At Warangal.Visit the Thousand Pillars Temple, 12th Century Ramappa, Temple 12th Century, Waranga,l Fort
Ghanpur Group of Temples, or relax on Ramappa Lake.

Bhongir - Warangal Train (runs daily)

2706SC GNT EXP
dep Bhongir08.20arrWarangal09.58 travel time 01.38hrs
Cost
CC  Rs 195
2S  Rs   65

Warangal - Rajamundry

At Rajahmundry.Take a trip on the river steamers along the Godvari River, or vist the Markandeya and Kotilingeswara temples

Warangal - Rajamundry Train (runs daily)
2738GOUTAMI EXP
dep Warangal     23.37arr Rajahmundry05.38 travel time 06.01hrs
Cost
AC1 Rs 1070
AC2 Rs   639
AC3 Rs   477
SL   Rs   190  
2S   Rs     83

Rajahmundy - Kakinada

At Kakinada. Visit bhavavarayanaswami Temple (3 Km)
This Temple, in Sarpavaram village, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The architecture of this temple is a blend of the Chalukyan and Chola styles.

Rajahmundy - Kakinada Train (runs daily)
7209SESHADRI EXPRES
dep Rajahmundry07.25arr kakinada08.45 travel time 01.20hrs
Cost
AC2  Rs 279
AC3  Rs 210
SL     Rs 120 
2S     Rs   25

Kakinanda - Visakhapatnem

Ate Visakhpatnem. Visit Keertana Vanamu Beach resort, the unusual submarine mueseum, Bhuddist Shrines Light House, The Ross Hill, Dolphin Nose, Mudasarlova, Paderu, Dutch Cemetry at Bheemunipatnam, Chodavaram, Anantagiri, Appikonda The Borra Caves are just 90kms from the town on the Way to the Araku Valley

Kakinanda - Visakhapatnem Train (runs daily)
M-179KAKINADA-VISAKHAPATEM
dep Kakinanda05.05arr VISAKHAPATEM09.10 trave time 04.05hrs
Cost
2S  Rs 25

Visakhapatnem - Araku Valley
At Araku Valley. Visit Padmapuram Botanical Gardens (2 Kms)Tida Tunnel, Damuku View Point
Anatagiri Coffee Plantations ( 35 Kms ) Borra Caves Tyda Park, Punnami Valley Resort,
Tribal Arts & Crafts Center, Ranagilleda Water Falls ( 7 Kms ) Kothalasa Agriculture farm ( 2 Kms ) Sapari Matural Rock Formations (14 Kms )Tribal Museum, Government Silk Farm
Mulbary Gardens,

Visakhapatnem - Koraput Train(Araku Valley, runs daily)
1VKVSKP-KRDL-PASS
dep Visakhapatnem06.50arr Koraput13.15 travel time 06.25hrs

Return by same Route to Visahkpatnem

Visahkpatnem - Tiraputi
In Tiraputi. Visit the nearby Chandragiri Fort, or in town. he sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara, Sri Varahaswami Temple in Tirumala, to the north of the Sri Venkateswara temple.

Visahkpatnem - Tiraputi Train
7479PURI TPTY EXP
dep Visahkpatnem23.15arr Tiraputi16.05 travel time 16.50hrs
Cost
AC3  Rs 782
SL     Rs 288
2S     Rs 146

From here you can take the bus to Putthparthi about 300 kms by road.

Or continue on to Chennai where there are good rail links for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka Orissa, Maharashtra and North India

Tirupati - Chennai

See Tamil Nadu Guide for attractions at Chennai

Tirupati - Chennai Train (runs daily)
6054MADRAS EXPRESS
dep Tirupati10.05arr Chennai Egmore13.20 travel time03.15hrs
cost
CC   Rs 206 
2S    Rs   61







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Capital      Hyderabad         
Largest city        Hyderabad      
District(s)               23             
Population          76,210,007
Density       277 /km          
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Best time to visit October to February
Andhra Pradesh, is a little visited state by travelers to the Sub Continent, which is a shame as the state has much to offer the casual tourist, cuisine being just one of them! Temples, forts, wildlife all can be found in this coastal state. Visit The 1000-pillar temple and the Ramappa temple at Warangal. Or the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala nestled amongst the Eastern Ghats with it's auspicious tank. Whilst in the area take a look at the natural geological arch of Sila Thoranam.
Visit Hyderabad affectionately known as cyberbad, to denote it's place amongst the software industries of modern India. Chock a block with museums and monuments, it is also THE place to eat Biryani.
Places of interest include Charminar (four minarets) which represents the heart of the city, or the sculpted white marble of the Birla Mandir, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, the shrine contains a replica of the idol seen at Tirumala.
The botanical gardens and and Lumbini park with it's syncronised fountain, offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of Indian cities and museums abound, the. Andhra Pradesh State Museum being just one of them.
For arts and crafts visit the Shilipgram crafts village.
Of course no visit to the city would be complete with seeing the famous fort of Golconda, The fort is famous for its acoustics, palaces, factories, ingenious water supply system and the famous Fateh Rahben gun, one of the cannons used in the last siege of Golconda by Aurangzeb. 
For Indian film buffs, a visit to the Ramoji Film City is a must.
An hour and a half away Vijaypuri is the town for visiting, Nagarjunasagar, is a vast lake formed by the backed up waters of the Krishna River held back by a a hydro electric dam..
Other places of interest include Srisailam, for one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. (natural stone formations in the shape of a linga)  The Nagarjunasagar Wildlife sanctuary is also worth a visit.
Perhaps a sail along the Godavari River by steamer from Rajahmundry.
Perhaps your looking for some beach life well head for Visakhapatnam (Vizag). where you can find some at Rushikonda beach only 8 Km from Vizag. Or take a taxi to Bheemili on the mouth of the River Gosthani you'll find the remains here of a once thriving Dutch community.
Appikonda is famed for its black stone carved nandi, situated on the coast it's about 30 Km's from Vizag. You can see a community of toy makers at Etikoppaka and hours drive from Vizag these toys made from a local soft wood known as "Ankudu" have won the small community national recognition.
There are also several Buddhist sites of not within easy driving distance of Vizag, namely Thotlakonda,  Bavikonda and Sankaram, though Gopalapatnam on the banks of River Tandava would also warrant a visit.
In Vizag itself you can promenade with the locals at R.K. Beach or take in the view from  Kailasagiri Park, on a hill overlooking the town. For the kids there's  Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. Andhra Pradesh Tourism organises city tours.
One of the most exquisitely sculpted shrines of Andhra Pradesh, Simhachalam temple is only 16 km from Vizag, set amongst thickly wooded hills.
Araku is a pleasant green Hill Station some 112 Kms west of Vizag and offers a welcome escape from the sometimes humid plains. The lush green surrounding valleys abound with streams and waterfalls and offer great walking. some place of interest would have to include the Tribal Museum and The Botanical Garden at Padmapuram.
On the way to Araku from Vizag drop in on the Borra caves, this cave formation is thought to have been carved by the Gosthani river and present a mind-boggling and breath-taking display of naturally sculpted rocks.
the caves are about 90 Kms from Vizag. Also along the way you can see Tyda a small village tucked away in the Eastern Ghats. This place offer great trekking and bird watching the AP tourism have established a camp here called Jungle Bells Nature Camp, an Eco-Tourism Resort.
Anantagiri is one of the highest points in Andhra Pradesh and offer cooll climates and walking. There are several waterfalls in the surrounding area. and the air is heavy with the smell of coffee.
All in all Andhra has something for everyone and remains an off beat destination. Give it some time on your itinerary. It will be time well spent I assure you.
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Alisagar Deer Park
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Bhongir Fort
An isolated monolithic rock by the Western Chalukya ruler Tri-bhuvana-malla Vikram-aditya VI and was named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri .........
Charminar
The great monument is a synonym for Hyderabad and the foundation around which the glory and history of the city has developed. To imagine this 400-year-old city without Charminar is to imagine New York without the Statue of Liberty or Moscow without the Kremlin..........
Warangal Fort
Warangal Fort, Warangal TourismBuilt by the Kakatiyas, during the reign of King Ganapati Deva in the 13th Century, the once impregnable fort combines geometrical intricacies and beautifully carved arches. The fort has 45 towers and pillars spread over a radius of 19 km, and a temple of Mother Earth called 'Swayambhudevi Alayam' in the middle.
Golconda Fort
Golconda, meaning shepherd hill, is a blend of majesty and grandeur of the 800-year-old ruins and the architectural glory. The fort area on the hill is fenced off by a series of high and broad gran...
Tiraputi
Located on the Venkatachalam hill that forms part of the seven hills of Tirumala, the temple complex comprises of a smaller traditional temple building along with a number of modern queue and pilgr...
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