Sri Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao
Hon'ble Minister for Tourism
GOVT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Andhra Pradesh Tourism has always been the frontrunner in attracting greatest number of tourists, inland and foreign, as it boasts of a naturally, ecologically, culturally and religiously rich and diverse variety of tourist destinations that are treasures of visual treat where one can continuously explore new experiences of visitor gratification and delight.
Hon'ble Minister for Tourism
GOVT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Special Chief Secretary to Government,
Tourism & Culture,
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Chief Executive Officer,
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority,
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER
GOVT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
The Kondapalli art of crafting is a 400 year old tradition. The artisans who make the toys are referred as Aryakhastriyas (also known as Nakarshalu), who have their mention in the Brahmanda Purana.
Kondapalli Toys are the toys made of wood in Kondapalli of Krishna district, a village nearby Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Bommala Colony translates to Toys Colony in Kondapalli is the place where the art of crafting takes place.
Andhra Pradesh is known for its spicy food all around the country. The inspiration behind such delicious variations of food lies in the opulent culture of the state.
The Andhra cuisine comprises of both mouth-watering vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. An exotic version of tamarind rice, also known as Chitrannam, is enriched with spicy flavors to give it a sour and salty taste at the same time.
Coringa is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests in India with 24 mangrove tree species and more than 120 bird species.
Located 20 km south of the port city Kakinada. It is made up from Backwaters. A wide variety of plants, chirping birds and a fair population of golden jackal, sea turtle and fishing cat are tourist attractions.
A diversion in the road after Ananthagiri Hills leads to the Borra Caves. The approach road to the caves is flanked by small eateries that offer delicious Bengali and Odia meals, serving as a reminder of how close you are to the state's border regions. And if that's not enough, the guides at Borra Caves can speak to you in five different languages.
The drive from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley is so picturesque and rewarding you will want to stop constantly just to soak in the spectacular views that you start wondering if the low-lying, presumably underwhelming (when compared to the Western Ghats) Eastern Chats could offer you anything further. That is when the Araku Valley presents itself, with its pine trees, green meadows, awe-inspiring views of the hills beyond, salubrious climate and unique tribal culture.
The temple town of Lepakshi is seeped in mythological grandeur.The larger-than-life sculptures and exquisite friezes here are a rich repository of stories from Hindu mythology. It has shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Papanatheswara, Raghunatha, Rama and other deities.Whether it is the smaller carvings on the pillars of the Veerabhadra Temple or the monolithic Nandi, said to be the largest in the world.
Fondly called the 'Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh', the little hamlet of Lambasingi is situated at an altitude of 1025 m in the beautiful and lushly forested Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. One of the best-kept secrets of Andhra Pradesh, the tiny village is known for its majestic hills, quaint valleys, and chilling temperatures. This village is the only place in all of South India that experiences snowfall as the temperatures drop significantly. Lambasingi is also known by another name- Korra Bayalu, which means 'if someone stays out in the open they would freeze like a stick!' in the local language.
World Children's Day on 20th November 2020, the State Tourism Department illuminated Blue Lights at Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam.World Children's Day on 20th November 2020, the State Tourism Department illuminated Blue Lights at Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam.
The intents to celebrate World Children's Day at Rushikonda Beach was, since past couple of months, due to COVID -19 pandemic, children's are locked at home and could not able to enjoy recreational activities, to rejuvenate children's ethos and to attract tourists, this ambience has initiated and decorated with Blue Lights. Secondly, Rushikonda Beach has awarded with Blue Flag Certification, it’s an International Recognition. To celebrate this International Honor, the beach has decorated with Blue Lights.
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day on 20 November. Since then, it is being celebrated each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and improving children's welfare.
This day November 20 is an important day for the welfare of the child rights. The UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959 and the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the same day in 1989
Since 1990, World Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the Declaration and the Convention on children's rights.
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