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ANDHRA PRADESH - is the fifth largest state in India. It was once a part of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka, and an important Buddhist center. One can still see evidence of the early Buddhist influence in Amaravathi and at Nagarjunakonda, among the greatest archaeological sites in the country. Later, it came under the hegemony of the Chalukyas and in the 10th century was engulfed by the Chola kingdom. Subsequently, it witnessed the sway of Muslim rulers and in 1713 A.D. it passed into the hands of a commander of the Mughal army under Aurangzeb. Finally, it succumbed to the rule of the hereditary monarchs known as the Nizams of Hyderabad and remained with them till India attained independence.

Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh was founded in the late 6'th century by Qutab Shahi dynasty line of Kings known for their beautiful monuments and mosques, Medieval Indian, Saracenic, Mughal and Colonial architecture which, create an architectural richness rarely found in other parts of the country.

Hyderabad has the atmosphere of an Arabian Nights fairy tale. Whimsical palaces, erstwhile stately homes and crowded bazaars filled with shops selling Hyderabadi pearls, incense and copper utensils characterize the city, while in the distance looms Golconda Fort. The city’s historical connection traces itself to the rulers or Nizams whose wealth was legendary. Rooms full of jewels and currency notes, a garage full of gleaming Rolls Royce’s are all now part of history, but a unique culture lives on, colouring the city with its distinctive charm.

Much of Hyderabad’s old town can be covered on foot. The city’s important landmarks include Charminar, a 16th century gateway; the Salar Jung Museum that exhibits priceless treasures alongside trivia that made up the personal collection of the owner; Mecca Mosque and Golconda Fort. Nagarjunakonda is the site of ongoing excavations, which have revealed Buddhist temples, stupas and monasteries. Today, Hyderabad is one of the prime ‘Silicon Valley’ of India.

KARNATAKA - is situated on the western edge of the Deccan plateau. It history dates back more than 2000 years. Starting with the rule of the Nandas, Mauryas, and the Satavahanas, Karnataka came to have indigenous dynasties like the Kadambas of Banavasi and the Gangas from the middle of the 4th century AD. The Chalukyas, the Rashtrakutas and others also once ruled over it. The main cities in Karnataka are Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore, Hubli and Belgaum.
Bangalore

Mysore, the second larger city in Karnataka is a profusion of palaces and museums. Nearby Srirangapatnam is linked to the memory of one of the old state’s best-known rulers – Tipu Sultan. Somnathpur, a few miles away, has a magnificently carved temple. Belur and Halebid have between them a series of carved stone temples also a short distance away. Shravanbelagola is famous as the pinnacle of the sculptor’s art. A figure 120 meters tall, Gometeseswara has been carved out of a single piece of granite in 183 AD.

Every 12 years, the figure is ritually bathed by priests and witnessed by millions of devotees in one of the most colorful festivals of the austere Jain religion.

One of the most exotic destinations of India, Kerala enchants with the magic of the Indian legacy. The beaches, wildlife, backwaters, and the other charismatic dimension of Kerala, all take you to the world of unbelievable exploration. Kerala - an abode where heaven meets the Earth. A land of sparkling blue, enchanting houseboats and lofty hill stations.