Visakha Utsav from December 28 -30

Visakha Utsav:

 ‘Visakha Utsav-2018’ three-day festival, scheduled from December 28 to 30. RK
Beach Road will be the main venue for all sorts of events, VUDA Park will have the flower show and cultural programmes. Meanwhile, Shilparamam Jaathara will thrill audience with traditional folk performances like ‘Tappeta Gullu’, ‘Garagalu’, Punjabi Folk, ‘Kommu Koyya’ etc; apart from having number of handicraft stalls for the visitors.
 

 

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Vijayawada Air Show-2018 from November 23

VIJAYAWADA: A three-day Vijayawada  Airshow, Amaravati Tourism Development Corporation and FICCI will jointly host this event on the banks of river Krishna here from November 23rd to 25th. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will participate in the opening day and closing day functions of the Air Show.

The UK team, Global Stars team, with four Aircraft will perform breathtaking manoeuvres such as formations of loops and barrel rolls.The air show will be held for a duration of 15 minutes -- 11 am to 11.15 am and 4 pm to 4.15 pm.

Dates: November 23, 24, 25
Timings:  11 am - 11.15 am 
                 4 pm to 4.15 pm

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Statue of Unity,India

Statue of Unity - Gujarat,India

The 182-metre tall 'Statue of Unity', dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the birth anniversary of India's first home minister.The towering monument, Erected at Sadhu Bet, 3.32 km from the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river at Kevadia,Gujarat. Its a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India'.Its nearly Rs 3,000-crore project, built on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis by engineering giant L&T under the supervision of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).

 The memorial is dedicated to Patel, credited with integrating 562 princely states with the Union of India.The  'Statue of Unity' is now the world's tallest statue, according to the project's website.
The 'Statue of Unity' will provide visitors a meaningful experience that both educates and entertains, by focusing on Patel's personage, life, and accomplishments.

World tallest Statues

Statue of Unity
India
182 Metre

Spring Temple Buddha
China
153 Metre

Ushiku Daibutsu
Japan
120 Metre

Statue of Liberty
USA
93 Metre

The Motherland Calls
Russia
85 Metre

Christ The Redeemer
Brazil
38 Metre

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Bheemili Utsav on November 10-11

Visakhapatnam:  Two-day Bheemili Utsav on November 10 and 11. The State government, as part of the tourism promotional activities, is conducting the Bheemili Utsav every year. During the event various competitions being conducted involving all walks of the life.


Day 1:
Boat competitions would be conducted to fishermen.
carnival on ‘JanaPada,’
‘Jalari Dance’ Thimsa Dance would be performed. “This year, the most popular small screen programmes ‘Dhee’ dance team and ‘Jabardasth’ team will perform various skits,”.
Beach boxing and musical concert would enthrall the audience, he added.
Day 2:  Kuchipudi dancers would perform the programmes.

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Rama Krishna Beach (R.K. Beach), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,India

RamaKrishna Beach:

Rama Krishna Beach located in Visakhapatnam, At a distance of 602 km from Hyderabad, 355 km from Vijayawada, 168 km from Kakinada, 203 km from Rajahmundry and 444 km from Bhubaneswar. Rama Krishna Beach is known for its pristine sands and crystal clear waters of the Bay of Bengal.it is one of the best tourist place and it is Around three miles from the vizag city center, Rama Krishna Beach's golden sands and tranquil blue waters attract beach-goers who enjoy leisure swimming and sun bathing and building sand castles. it is the perfect spot to watch spectacular sunrises and sunsets for nature lovers.The general tourist season is between October and March, but the best time to visit the beach is during the winter usually the temperature are low.
There is a poignant war memorial on the beach called the Victory at Sea. This memorial is dedicated to the memory of brave soldiers, who laid down their lives during the 1971 Indo-Park War.

  It was Developed by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA), Rama Krishna Beach occupies the major portion of the seafront in the area. beach volleyball is the popular activity.The Matsya Darshini aquarium and fish museum, the Kali temple,the Submarine Museum and Vizig's historical Visakha Museum are all nearby attractions.

  Visakha Utsav, the annual festival of the district always gives a greater importance to the RK Beach. Andhra University conducts special research projects at the beach to save the Sea Tortoises during their breeding seasons.

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2018 UIM F1H2o World Championship – Amaravati, India

Amaravati,India will be the host venue for the sixth round of the 2018 UIM F1H2o World Championship from Nov 16-18.

The 2018 F1H2o calendar, with 5 more rounds to race:

Xiangyang – China – September 22-23

Liuzhou – China – October 1-2

Amaravati – India – November 16-18

Abu Dhabi – UAE – December 6-8

Sharjah – UAE – December 13-15

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Ananthagiri Hills (Vikarabad)- Great weekend getaway

Ananthagiri Hills (Vikarabad)- Great weekend getaway.

Ananthagiri Hills are located at Vikarabad of Ranga Reddy district in Telangana  79 km from Hyderabad. It was developed as a small hill station and it's also famous destination for a day trip due to its accessibility to Hyderabad.

The Ananthagiri forest is one of the dense forest areas in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana. The hills are the main water source for Osmansagar and Himayathsagar which provide drinking water to Hyderabad. Ananthagiri Hill is the birthplace of Musi river, which flows through Hyderabad. The small reservoir, the lush green jungle, the jungle trail are added attractions to this place covered by thick vegetation and beautiful streams with fresh water.

Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the Main attractions in Ananthagiri hills. The hills are named after this temple as Anantagiri Hills. The Lord Vishnu appeared to him as Anantha Padmanabha Swamy in a cave.

Hill area with a pushkarini and lots of ruined structures and a small shiva temple. There is a standing statue of Lord Hanuman near the temple.

Ananthagiri is also popular for trekking and it offers many trekking and camping opportunities. trekking begins from the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and another one starts 0.5 km from the temple, towards Kerelli. There is a viewpoint on the hill top which can be reached from the temple.

Nagasamudram Lake, is set at a distance of 17 km from Padmanabha Temple. It is a scenic location and popular among tourist visiting Ananthagiri.

For accommodation,Hairtha Resort near Padmanabha temple and also a private resort called Deccan Trails.

The best time to visit Ananthagiri is from October - March.

Temple Timings: 5 am -1 pm and 3 pm - 8.30 pm.

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Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha.

Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha.

Puri  is one of the 'char dhams'. Jagannath Temple is the honor of Puri and Odisha (Orissa). The holy sight of Lord Jagannath, accompanied by Subhadra and Balabhadra raises loads of joy among the devotees. The two gods and the goddess of the temple are ornamented in accordance with the occasion and seasonal change. The structural design of the temple can be found to be in pyramid shape.


The Jagannath Temple of Puri has a latent legend associated with it. It is believed that in the Krita Yuga, the actual image of the lord had the power of granting 'moksha' to anyone who witnessed it. Yamaraja didn't find this justice. So, he decided to keep the image in some distant and unknown corner of the earth. However, as Dvapar Yuga arrived, the idol that is worshipped today in Jagannath Puri was constructed by Lord Vishnu with the help of wooden logs. And it doesn't make difference in the Lord’s power in spite of having the hands lacking.

Jagannath Temple in Odisha (Orissa) consists of four entrance gates. They are named as Singhadwara, Ashwadwara, Hathidwara and Vyaghradwara and these names refer to lion, horse, elephant and tiger. Each day, the Lord at the Jagannath Temple is offered 'bhoga' six times and it is dispensed among the worshippers close to Ratnavedi.

Puri Jagannath Temple Timings:-

Opening Time : 05:00 AM Closing Time : 11:00 PM
Open : Daily     Entery fee : Free

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Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli

Suryanarayana Temple, Arasavalli

The famous Sun God Temple situated in Arasavalli Village which is at a distance of about 1 K.M. east of Srikakulam Town District head quarters of the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the ancient and all among two sun God temples in our Country. According to Padmapuranam , Sage Kasyapa installed the Idol of Surya at Arasavalli for the Welfare of mankind . Therefore , the Surya is of Kasyapasa Gotra . He is also termed as planetary King . According to the ' Sthalapuranam ' of the temple, Lord Devendra found this temple and installed the existing idol of the sun God commonly known as Lord suryanarayana Swamy Varu under the following circumstances. Once Lord Devendra , Ignoring the words of Dwarapalaka Nandi , attempted to force his entry for Darshan of Sri Rudrakoteswara Swamy varu at an untimely hour when Lord siva was along with his consort . The Dwarapalaka Nandi in the discharge of his duties kicked the intruder . Thus kicked and injured by the Devine attendent Indra fell down senseless. And in his unconscious state Indra dreamt that he would be relieved of his pain of injury in his chest caused by Nandi if he had built a temple and install an Idol of the Sun God . After regaining his consciousness, he remembered what he dreamt

 Suryanarayana Temple Timings:

Morning :- 6AM -12:30PM
Eevening Hours : 3:30 PM - 8:00PM

 

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Amaravati Tourism Places

Amaravathi is a town located on the banks of the River Krishna in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. Amaravathi is also called the Abode of God.It is a familiar name for the Buddhists in India and is a prime hub for pilgrimage and sightseeing.

This is also renowned for being a site of a great Buddhist Stupa, which is a mound-like or semi-hemispherical structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of Buddhist monks, used by Buddhists as a place of meditation. it was during the reign of emperor Ashoka,one can see the Stupa decorated with carvings of life and teachings of Buddha. The 95 ft tall structure is made of brick with a circular dome and platforms towards all four directions. It is decorated with carved panels which tell the story of Buddha's life. Art historians regard the Amaravathi art as one of the three major styles or schools of ancient Indian art, the other two being the Gandhara style and the Mathura style.

Amareswara Temple, Amaravathi

The Amareswara Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva, the 'Destroyer of the Universe'.

The holy place embraces a 15 ft high marble Shiv Ling. It is believed that Lord Shiva is present in the structure of five lingams - Pranaveswara, Agasteswara, Kosaleswara, Someswara and Parthiveswara. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture,  'Maha Shivaratri' of 'Magha Bahula Dasami' is the main festivals celebrated here. This holy place has a pious aura that seeps into the heart, mind and body of all patrons.

Amravati Museum, Amaravathi.


Amravati Museum in Guntur District showcases several fascinating Buddhist relics as well as helps visitors understand the history of the town. The museum has a wide array of spellbinding images of Lord Buddha, some of which are in unique poses. In addition, the museum houses many other art and artifacts, such as the elephant of Ajatshatru and vibrant art showing how Gautama Siddhartha left his palace in search of nirvana.
Amravati Museum offers an insightful journey into the past of Buddhism and visitors can enjoy this journey.
 

p.c : AP Tourism

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Masula(Mysolia) Beach Festival in Machilipatnam

Masula beach festival in Machilipatnam

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh tourism with Krishna district Administration is conducting Masula beach festival in Machilipatnam (Manginapudi Beach) and Food festival in Vijayawada from June 9 to 11.
Machilipatnam colourfully decorated to welcome the visitors from across the state.
Beach volleyball, Heli ride, flowers and mangoes show, musical concert, cultural programmes and cooking 100 feet Dosa are some of the highlights of beach festival. Visitors can have helicopter ride for Rs 2,500.
A 100 feet Dosa will be cooked by expert chefs to create new Guinness record. Three-day mega beach festival will also cover horse raid, camel ride, food park, joy riding, archery, painting ball, sand arts and para-sailing.
Machilipatnam beach festival has been named as Mysolia, which is the ancient name of the port town. As part of promoting temple tourism operating special buses to Vedadri and Ghantasala in the district.
There is a Food festival will be organised in Vijayawada at the SRR and CVR Government college. It has variety of dishes with fish, crab, lobster, shrimp and other sea food and many varieties of dishes will be made with millets.
Cultural programmes including traditional dances organizing at the SRR and CVR Government college.

  source:thehansindia

 

 

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Hyderabad Tirupati(tirupati-balaji-trip) tourism packages by Telangana Tourism (TSTDC)

The temple town of Tirupathi in Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh owes its existence to the sacred temple of Lord Sree Venkateswara situated on the Tirumala hills, nestling among the seven hills in the Eastern Ghats, 26 km by Ghat road from Tirupathi. With a history that dates back to over twelve centuries, the temple is the jewel in the crown of ancient places of worship in Southern India.

Package:                    Hyderabad – Tirupati – Tirumala – Hyderabad
Duration:                  02 Nights/01 Day
Departure:                Around 05:30 pm from Hyderabad on day 1
Arrival:                    Around 06.00 am at Hyderabad on day 3
Darshan:                   Sheegra Darshan
Frequency:               Daily

02 Nights/01 Day Tirupati Package Tariff   : Sun – Thu

Ticket Price details:

Per Adult       :  Rs.2,800/-
Per Child       : Rs.2,240/-

Includes:
   Hyderabad – Tirupati – Hyderabad transportation by AC Volvo/Mercedes Benz bus
   Accommodation for freshen-up only
   Visit to Padmavathi Temple at Tirupati
   Tirupati – Tirumala – Tirupati transportation by non AC bus
   Confirmed Darshan (Seegra Darshan)

  Pick up points: KPHB, Yatri niwas, Basheerbagh & Paryatak Bhavan - Begumpet
   All the timings & darshan are subject to change.
  
Book Online: You can pay online by using your credit or debit card.
http://tstdc.in/tgtdc/login/OnlineLogin.jsp


AIR TIRUPATI DARSHAN FROM HYDERABAD BY FLIGHT

Tirupati - Hyderabad One Day package
Holy Journey to visit Lord Sree Venkateswara Darshan.

Tirupati - Hyderabad  One Day package Itinerary

1 Hyderabad to Tirupati in flight   --- 06-55 am to 08.10 am

2 Pickup from Renigunta Airport ---  08-10 am to 08.20 am

3 Drop to Tirumala                       --- 08-20 am to 09.30 am

4 Darshnam (Rs.300/-)              --- 09-30 am to 11.30 am

5 Pick up at Temple                   ---- 11-30 am to 12.00 pm    

6 Tirumala to Tirupati              ---  12-00 pm to 01.00 pm

7 Lunch hour at Tirupati          --- 01-00 pm to 02.30 pm

8 Drop to Airport                 ---  04-00 pm to 05.00 pm

9 Reporting at Airport Renigunta --- 07-00 pm


Mandatory Dress Code for Pilgrims
*Gents: Dhoti (White) & Shirt or Kurtha & Pyajama.
*Ladies: Saree or Salwar Khameez (With Pallu Compulsory).
*All pilgrims are requested not to wear clothes such as T-shirt, Jeans etc as the same are strictly prohibited irrespective of any age group.

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Wild waters theme park,Hyderabad

Wild Waters Amusement Park located at Masaniguda Village, Hyderabad.

Wild Waters Amusement zone offers 22 rides, it will be immersed in a thrilling world of action, adventure, drama and the ultimate in awesome. Wild Waters has the very best in action from Surf Rider, Spiral Jets, Pendulum to Flying chairs and from Carousels to Spiral coasters.

for more info visit : https://wildwaters.in

For Booking Tickets : 

http://wildwaters.reznextbookingengine.com/WildWaters-RangaReddy

Park timings

• Mon-Fri: 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• Sat-Sun/public holidays: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Not included

• Locker fee
• Parking fee
• Swimwear
• Towels

Height restriction

• Children with height below 3 feet will get free entry.

Ride timings

• Water rides close by 6:00 P.M. on all days.

Redemption process

• After making the booking, a booking voucher with the trip ID will be sent to the e-mail ID provided at the time of booking.
• Visit the online redemption counter at the park and present the trip ID.
• Receive physical tickets that allow access to the park.

Know before you go

• Rides will operate subject to availability.
• One or more rides may be non-operational due to maintenance issues.
• Children below 4'6 feet height need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Nylon swimwear must be worn at all times when using the water park section.
• Please note, pools are not suitable for diving.
• Visitors with long hair are requested to wear a swimming cap.

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Pelican Festival at Kolleru lake on Feb. 4

Pelican Festival - Kolleru: Kolleru, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country, will host Pelican Festival at the Atapaka bird sanctuary on February 4.

Making elaborate arrangements to attract tourists for the ‘Pelican Pakshula Panduga’ at Atapaka village, located on the borders of the Krishna and West Godavari districts.

More than 5,000 spot-billed pelicans will visit the lake, roost, breed and fly with their young ones during the winter season. Hundreds of painted storks and other bird species will nest in all seasons.

Students and bird watchers will enjoy the scene in the lake and the neighbouring island villages after the break of dawn.

“The sanctuary will be decked up for the festival. Film artistes, noted singers and other celebrities will perform cultural programmes. The Environment Education Centre (EEC), the children’s park and the boating facility will entertain the tourists,”

Students of different educational institutions will visit the lake. Parking, drinking water, toilets and other facilities are arranged on the lake bund.

“The EEC will provide information to the visitors on different birds nesting in Kolleru and the neighbouring habitations. Different species, their food habits, the sounds they make, roosting, brooding and other information will be displayed in the centre,”.

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