Andhra Pradesh
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How To Reach Andhra Pradesh

Planning A Trip To Andhra Pradesh? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a popular Indian State that has many places of interest for tourism. Beautiful beaches, high hills, amazing wildlife sanctuaries, ancient architectures, ports, temples, high tech cities are the things that make this state so popular and travelers look forward to exploring more of this heritage Indian stage. If you are planning to travel to Andhra Pradesh there are several options to get here. Trains, buses, flights, are available in abundance and you can get down at any popular city in Andhra. Train is the most convenient option and it is also cheaper. On the other hand, airways remain the most expensive, but the fastest mode of transportation. Let’s discuss the options briefly.

By Train

By Train:  How To Reach Andhra Pradesh
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Trains offer a convenient way to travel anywhere in India. For Andhra Pradesh, there are many trains that connect different cities in Andhra with the rest of the country. In Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada Junction, Visakhapatnam Junction, Tirupati, Dharmavaram Junction are some of the prominent railway stations in the state. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Agra, Jaipur, have direct connectivity with Vijayawada Junction and other major cities in Andhra Pradesh. So you can log on to www.irctc.co.in, search for the trains, and book your tickets.

By Road

By Road:  How To Reach Andhra Pradesh
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The state of Andhra Pradesh is extremely well connected with other cities and states in India. The state enjoys some of the finest and well-maintained roadways in southern India. There are several two-lane, four-lane, and six-lane highways for inter-state connectivity. A 1,000-km National Highway - 16 runs just parallel to the coastline and there are many ring and radial roads in the state capital. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is the road-transport governing body in the state and many government buses are operated under its guidance and management. Private bus operators also provide bus services. Tickets can be booked on any official ticket-booking website or through an authorized agent. Cost varies depending upon your travel.

By Air

By Air:  How To Reach Andhra Pradesh
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Airports in Andhra Pradesh provide access to international and domestic flights. The state has a total of 6 airports out of which, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati have international airports and the other three serve as domestic airports. All these airports are managed and operated by the Airports Authority of India or state's Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Ltd. (APADCL). These airports are well-connected with Mumbai, Delhi, and other metropolis in India. Again, you can book tickets online easily. The ticket cost will vary depending upon your source and destination cities. Spice Jet, Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, Vistara offer flight services between cities for Andhra Pradesh.

Getting Around

Getting Around:  How To Reach Andhra Pradesh
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Once you reach your destination city in Andhra Pradesh, the next thing that worries first-time visitors is how to move around in the city. Andhra is one of the most prominent states, and as a tourist destination, loved by millions who travel to different cities here. So the state government has made moving around in the cities quite convenient and comfortable. To move around in the cities, you can hire auto-rickshaws, board local city buses, take private cabs, or rented cars. These options can be availed and can help you move within most cities and visit the most famous tourist spots.

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