Sri Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER
GOVT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER
GOVT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
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
There is a need to position Andhra Pradesh as a globally in demand priority preferred tourist destination across the globe thanks to the beautiful natural assets and the long coastline, virgin beaches, backwaters, pristine forest areas and divine destinations complete with world-class Tourism infrastructure. The aura of the beautiful beaches makes it a desireable vacation hotspot, thereby allowing development of all infrastructure to sport the tourist attraction provide world-class diverse tourist experience be it five star hotels, including oberoi and hyatt, Beachside shacks, shopping, sightseeing.
Tourism projects with over Rs 400 crore will be intergrated with world class facilities. Some of the project is Visakhapatnam-Bhogapuram beach corridor and the construction of 14 ropeways across the state. Mega Tourism projects are underway with Rs 198.50 crore relief and restart package for hotels, function halls and restaurants which are in crisis due to pandemic.
The beach tourism is also supported by Rural tourism, Heritage tourism, Buddhist tourism, Eco-tourism, Water tourism, Recreation & Adventure Tourism, Religious tourism, Cuisine tourism, Wellness tourism, Film tourism, MICE tourism and Medical tourism.
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.
The state of Andhra Pradesh is renowned for its excellent infrastructure, large manufacturing base, talented youth, and business-friendly environment. To showcase these strengths of the state, engage with the global investor community, and find mutually beneficial opportunities, the Government of Andhra Pradesh is conducting a “Global Investors Summit 2023” at Visakhapatnam on the 3rd and 4th of March 2023. The theme for the Global Investor Summit 2023 is “Advantage Andhra Pradesh- Where Abundance meets Prosperity” The summit will present Andhra Pradesh through an exclusive state pavilion that will showcase the strong industrial base, robust presence of MSMEs and Startups, and investor- friendly atmosphere. The 2-day summit offers an all-inclusive platform to international and domestic investors, policy-makers, diplomats from various countries across the globe, country business delegations, influencers, industry associations, and trade bodies to explore opportunities, and forge partnerships. The state has planned Business-to-Business (B2B) and Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings, keynote speeches, sector-specific plenary sessions, and exhibits as opportunities for global leaders to engage fruitfully. Additionally, the state has planned activities for international partners to experience local culture, art, and cuisine giving everyone a holistic experience of the state.
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