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HCL Technologies Freshers Recruitment | Software Engineer | Oct 2017 | Hyderabad

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About The Company :

HCL Technologies Limited is an Indian global IT services company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It offers services including software consulting, enterprise transformation, remote infrastructure management, engineering and R&D services, and BPO. HCL has offices in 31 countries to provide services across industry verticals, including aerospace & defense, energy & utilities, independent software vendors, manufacturing, professional services, servers & storage, automotive, financial services, industrial manufacturing, media & entertainment, retail & consumer, telecom, consumer electronics, government, life sciences & healthcare, medical devices, semiconductors, and travel, transportation & logistics.

Company Name : HCL Technologies

Company Website : www.hcl.com

Job Location : Hyderabad

Position : Software Engineer

No. of Positions : 8

Salary : As per IT standards

Eligibility Criteria :

• Freshers with First Class degree in BE/BTech

Job Description :

To develop and deliver codes for the work assigned in accordance with time| quality and cost standards. (1.) Documentation work (2.) To develop the codes for the project as per work assignation. (3.) To work upon the new requests raised by the client and develop those features. (4.) To maintain the existing project and resolving the issues occurring in the existing project.

How To Apply :

Last date to apply is 18 Oct 2017. Apply with employee details in the form for better chances of getting interview call.

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Mahindra and Mahindra recruitment

A USD 17.8 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra provides employment opportunities to over 200,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors, utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership. In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components,consulting services, defence, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, retail, steel, commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries.


In 2015, Mahindra and Mahindra was recognized as the Best Company for CSR in India in a study by the Economic Times. In 2014, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000, a comprehensive listing of the world's largest, most powerful public companies, as measured by revenue, profit, assets and market value. The Mahindra Group also received the Financial Times ‘Boldness in Business' Award in the ‘Emerging Markets' category in 2013.

(Freshers) Off-Campus : BE / B.Tech : Graduate Apprentice Training (Sales and Services) @ ALL INDIA

Job Details :
# Industry: Manufacturing/construction
# Profile: Graduate Apprentice Trainee
# Educational Qualification: B.Tech in Mechanical engineering.(Candidates Should have more than 60% in their eductaional career)
# Job Location: anywhere in India 
# Salary Details: INR 25,000 Per Month.(During Training Period)
# Training Program duration: 1 year post which candidates will be transferred to Mahindra and Mahindra payroll basis performance
# Tentative Date of Joining: Immediate

Job Description :
1. Role will be under Sales and service
2. Candidate would be responsible for the entire sales cycle. 
3. Role will be Pan India
4. Have to maintain relation with different distributors
5. 1 Year training program will be combination of On the Job Training. Classroom Training and Project based learning
6. Candidate would get a chance to work for an industry where he/she can use their domain knowledge

Skill Set Required :
# Good Communication Skills.
# Investigative skills
# Number crunching ability

How to Apply for this Job ?

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10 Tips to Crack Job Interview

Sleepless Nights, Loss of Appetite, Anxiety etc….Don’t take me wrong as I am not discussing about some disease but these are the few symptoms of Job Interview Fear or Phobia. Nothing to worry about the same, these are very common and during research it was observed that approx 80% of candidates suffer from Interview Fear / Phobia…At the same time those who overcome the fear of interview, have very high probability of being successful…There are some tips and tricks which can help u in getting your dream job…Lets find out how to overcome fear of interview & some useful Tips to Crack Job Interview

1. Overcome the Fear of Rejection / Losing: Firstly lets understand why we fear about interview, answer is very simple..its not fear of interview but fear of rejection so it is very important to overcome the fear of rejection…How can we overcome the fear of rejection?

It is very easy to handle this fear, by simply changing your attitude and approach towards interview…Self confidence is very important in regard…I am going to share success mantra “Always appear in Interview with attitude as in you don’t need this job” YES, you read it right…Always appear in interview with this attitude…This approach will boost your Self Confidence. As per some psychological researches, if we need some thing in life then we chase it..When we chase, we fear loosing it even before getting it..1st focus should be to achieve that particular objective, once u achieve then only fear of losing comes into picture…So appear in interview with Full Confidence and with an Attitude that you don’t need this job…It will help you to overcome the fear of rejection or losing the job. No company will hire fearful person so overcome your fear if want the Job.

2.  Understand Job Requirement:  It is very important to understand what is job profile and whether u fit in this profile or not…Always ask for Job Description before appearing for interview…Identify your strengths & be clear on what kind of candidate organization is looking for..It will help you to decide your approach during course of interview.

3. What all you are bringing it to the table? Always think that if u need this particular job then at the same time, organization is also looking for good candidate…During interview always focus on what all skill sets you will bring to organization & how it will benefit the organization in long benefit…Job is also doing a business, in our daily life if we buy any product or hire any service..we always look how this product or service will benefit us similarly you are also doing business with organization and try to showcase how organization is going to benefit if they offer this job to u.

4. Probable Questions & Answers: Once you are clear on Job Requirement, make a list of probable questions and their answers i.e. what all an interviewer can ask you..If need arises take help of your friends who are in similar position or industry…Trust me if u do this exercise seriously, you will be able to find out atleast 80% of questions which can be asked during the interview.

5 Never Fudge or fabricate your CV: Its a biggest and most common mistake by most of candidates..My sincere advice never ever fudge your CV…Organizations are smart & they will find out very easily that you have fabricated your CV. It can create problem for u in future and can even spoil your career, so always be honest in your approach.

6. Never Argue with Interviewer: It is advisable not to enter into any kind of  argument with Interviewer during interview..Lets accept that the person who is taking the interview has more experience, just listen & don’t argue to justify your point..I am not saying don’t put across your point but put it in a positive manner & don’t argue to justify that your are correct.

7. Be Honest & Flexible: Always be honest during interview..If u don’t know any answer just accept the same rather trying to give wrong answers…Besides knowledge, organizations give lot of importance to people who are honest in approach and also flexible in their approach…Never be rigid in your approach as business environment is changing very fast these days…Organizations always give importance to ppl with flexible approach rather rigid in nature.

8. Ask for feedback at the end of Interview: Before the interview closes, ask for feedback from interviewer irrespective how your interview went..It gives very positive impression about candidate…Organization feel that candidate has positive attitude & is willing to accept feedback

9. Salary Negotiations: Never ever ask for unrealistic salary hikes as it gives impression that you are not serious about the job and just changing the job for money….Kindly do your homework before salary negotiation i.e. with your experience and for the particular job profile what is industry benchmark…For junior and middle management, normal salary hike is in the range of 25% to 40%…Also in some of critical job profiles like treasury in banking you might get very high salary hike.

10. Never ditch the organization after accepting the Job: Again very common mistake and some ppl have habit of keep trying in various organizations for better package after receiving job offer & if they get another job, they simply say NO before joining..Trust me it can spoil your career in long run and you will never be able to reach top management with this attitude…World is very small and in this networked age you can’t hide these kind of actions…In future you will again come across same people & then no one will hire, if they find that you indulged in these tactics..If u don’t wish to join then pls don’t accept offer letter but after accepting if u say NO then it is totally unethical and unprofessional.

Top7 tips for remember anything easily

Being able to remember names, dates and details could give you a huge advantage in business. Try these strategies for increasing your total recall.

Not only is remember difficult, but it also affects how our peers perceive us. Think about it: The person who remembers details, dates, names, specifications—we think of that person as smart, organized and someone we want to do business with. The person who constantly apologizes for never remembering a name or recalls information incorrectly—we think of that person as less smart, or at least not as desirable a work partner as the person with the great memory. Memory matters in business. A lot

If your memory could use a boost, you're in luck. With some effort, you can improve it. Try these seven ways to enhance your total recall:

1. Convert words in to pictures.

This essential tip works for two reasons: First, we naturally recall visual cues better than words, and second, the more senses you involve in learning or storing something, the better you will be at recalling it. Say you need to remember to submit a proposal to a client at 10 p.m. for a meeting the next day. You commit your task to memory by visualizing your proposal—a stack of papers—on top of an alarm clock that reads "10 p.m." The trick here is to make the picture vivid. So visualize an alarm clock, time flashing, alarm blaring, and focus on it. 10 p.m. ... proposal ... got it.

2. Use memory spots.

Think of physical places that you regularly occupy—your car, your desk, your recliner—and mentally put the picture from tip one (your proposal on the alarm clock) in one of those spots. I drive a lot, so one of my memory spots is the hood of my car. This spot works for me because I can take a moment after an appointment and enter the commitment into my calendar or jot down a note based on the reminder sitting right in front of me. In my mind, I’d put my proposal on the alarm clock on the hood of my car. Committing something to memory and mentally placing it where you’ll see it is the equivalent of putting a note on the front door so you’ll see it when you leave for work in the morning. As you continue to use this technique, you’ll become accustomed to checking with yourself: Should there be a reminder on the hood of my car?

3. Stacking.

If you just use rote memorization, you’ll probably top out at remembering roughly three items. That’s fine if your dinner only ever contains three ingredients or your to-do list only ever has three tasks on it. But most of us live more complicated lives than that. You’ve created your mental picture of the proposal on an alarm clock, and you’ve put it on the hood of your car where you’ll “see” it. But what if you also need to remember that you’ve promised three pricing options for the proposal, you’ve offered to include the bios for some experts that your client may need, and you’ve also decided that you need to invite this client to your annual Labor Day cookout?

Here’s how you do it: Stack your pictures. Now remember that these pictures need to be as vivid as possible so they’ll stick. So you have a blaring alarm clock with a proposal on top. You add a set of scales with three balances (three prices to consider) and two people sitting on the scales (your expert bios), and then imagine those people eating hot dogs (cookout). That’s everything you need to remember, all stacked up and sitting on the hood of your car.

4. Use rhymes.

If I were to ask you where the rain in Spain stays, you’d have an answer right away. Mainly in the plain, right? The fact is, the mountains of Spain see more rain than the plains do, but everyone who’s seen My Fair Lady will answer this question the same way because the rhyme in the movie's song was so memorable. Rhymes are powerful memory devices. Create a rhyme, and you’ll dramatically improve your recall.

5. Use mnemonic devices.

Acronyms like HOMES and sentences like Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally help you remember things like the names of the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior) and the mathematical order of operations (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction). 

6. Work specifically on names.

If you remember a new acquaintance’s name, you demonstrate that that he or she is important to you. Conversely, if you never remember names, you may appear careless. It’s worth spending some time to create a specific framework to help you remember names. There are 30 female first names and 30 male first names that account for the vast majority of the names you’ll encounter in the U.S. So make a list and come up with a picture association for each of these names. Something like Mike = motorbike or Helen (of Troy) = ships or Richard (the Lionhearted) = a crown. When you meet a Richard for the first time, you picture him with a crown on his head. Or when you meet a Helen, you picture her on a ship laying siege to Troy. Get the idea?

7. Use pictorial storage

 to remember lists of items.

First, create an anchor list of rhymes associated with numbers. I use the following list and suggest you do, too:

One: Gun

Two: Shoe

Three: Tree

Four: Floor

Five: Beehive

Six: Pile of sticks

Seven: Heaven

Eight: Skate

Nine: Slime

Ten: Hen

You’ll work with this list enough that you’ll eventually memorize it, but while you’re practicing this technique, keep the list handy as a reference. With this list and a little practice, you’ll be able to recall dozens of items in order, simply by creating a word picture associated with each of the rhyming number pictures. Here’s an example: You need to remember to mail a letter, pick up your suit at the dry cleaners, call your father for his birthday, and get milk and 10 other items at the grocery store—all on your way home from work. Here’s how you remember it all:

One: Gun (gun firing a letter toward its destination)

Two: Shoe (your dress shoe that matches the suit you need for your meeting)

Three : Tree (the tree in your dad’s backyard)

Four: Floor (milk spilled on the floor in front of the refrigerator)

This chain can go on forever. Wonder what you do when you get to 11? Stack the picture onto your number-one picture: Your gun is now firing a letter that’s covered in grape jelly to remind you of the next item on your grocery list. You keep stacking these vivid pictures, and you’ll have a compact, detailed list in order, every time.

Can putting these tips to work magically transform you into Memory Man? Of course not, but you can spectacularly improve your memory—and the ways in which you are perceived by peers, clients and staff. Make the effort, and you’ll reap the benefits.

Top20 beautiful places for visiting in andhra Pradesh

From the unspoilt beaches of Vishakhapatnam to the green paddy fields of Nellore district and from the Pulasa Fish of Rajahmundry to the spiritual centre like Puttaparthi, everything in the state of Andhra Pradesh is distinct and alluring. As a tourist, one may want to explore places with rich history; high spiritual definition; profuse natural splendors and remarkable culture and trust us Andhra Pradesh offer just that! The land of Nizams, Pearls Kalamkari, Kondapalli Toys, Scrumptious Food and Amiable People, Andhra Pradesh is certainly a destination that needs to be explored on India tour. Here are some of the best places to visit in Andhra Pradesh for you

Vishakhapatnam

Vishakhapatnam Beach, Photo: Shikha Verma

Probably one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Andhra Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam is a place that every nature lover should visit. Fondly called Vizag, this city is not only a beach destination in Andhra, but a land with vivid landscape. Lakes, beaches, caves, valleys and hill ranges all make Vishakhapatnam a must-visit place in Andhra Pradesh. Apart from natural splendors, Vizag is enriched with architectural grandeurs, the spiritual centres or temples are the best specimen of the architecture in the city.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• R K Beach
• VUDA Park
• Visakha Museum
• Submarine Museum
• Bheemunipatnam Beach
• Araku Valley
• Kailasa Giri
• Borra Caves
• Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
• imhachalam Temple
• Temple of Arasavalli Sun God
• Buddhist Shrines

How to Reach: 

        Vishakhapatnam has good transport facilities. The city is well-connected by air, rail and road. So, one can decide which mode to use accordingly.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Tirupati

Pushpa Yagam at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Pushpayagam Tirumala, Photo: Flickr

Famed for its temple, Tirupati is the popular spiritual hub in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati is in the Chitoor distrct of Aandhra Pradesh and it houses the famous Hindu temple of Sri Venkateswara that is frequented by millions of devotees each year. Apart from temples, Tirupati is known for red wooden toys and it is also a major educational centre in the state.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• Goddess Alamelumanga Temple
• Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple
• Kanipakam, Srikalahasti Temple
• Chandragiri Fort
• Horsley Hills
• Silathoranam
• TTDC Garden

How to Reach:

          At a distance of 15kms from the main city, Tirupati airport is situated in the Renigunta region. Flights to Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore operate from here. Tirupati also has good rail connectivity. From Tirupati Railway Station trains to Bangalore, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Madurai and Mumbai are available. Road transport is also well-maintained in Tirupati, buses from all major cities of South India are available.

Best Time to Visit: September to March

Vijayawada

Prakasam Barrage, Photo: Amar Raavi

Located on the bank of Krishna River, Vijayawada is known for its luscious mangoes, tasty sweets and beautiful spring season. The city is also famed for having the largest railway junction in South India. Once an important town during the Vijayanagra Kingdom, Vijayawada is replete with heritage edifices and natural splendors like caves and hills and is one of the must-see places in Andhra Pradesh.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• Kondapalli Fort
• Mogalarajapuram Caves
• Kanaka Durga Temple
• Bhavani Island
• Prakasam Barrage
• Undavalli Caves
• Kuchipudi
• Mary’s Church
• Rajiv Gandhi Park
• Gandhi Hill
• Mogalarajapuram Caves
• Hazratbal Mosque
• Mangalagiri
• Manginapudi Beach

How to Reach: 

                    Vijayawada airport is situated 20kms from the city of Gannavarman. Regular flights to Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam operate from Vijayawada. Rail transport is also easy as Vijayawada is a major railhead in Andhra Pradesh. Road transport is well-maintained; there are many state and interstate buses available on regular intervals from Vijayawada.

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

Nellore

Pulicat Lake, Photo: Dinesh Babu

Nellore boasts of an incredible spiritual and religious legacy in Andhra Pradesh. Having significance as a historic centre, Nellore is probably one of the places that might intrigue every history buff. At Nellore the evidences available with regard to its contribution to arts and literature since prehistoric times highlight its rich cultural past. Also, the city is known for the production of ores such as mica and lime and agriculture production of rice. The city is also admired for aquaculture and delicious sweets like Malai Kajaa and the Bobbatlu.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• Krishna Mandir
• Penchalakona
• Rangatha Temple
• Pulicat Lake
• Jonnawada
• Udayagiri Fort
• Venkatagiri Fort
• Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary
• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
• Mypad Beach
• Barah Shaheed Dargah
• Narasimhaswamy Temple
• Patu ru
• Ramalingeswara Temple
• Ranganayaka Temple
• Somasila

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How to Reach:

               The best way to reach Nellore would be to board a train, as the Railway Station of Nellore is well-connected with major cities of India. Road transport is also decent, as there are several buses that ply between Nellore and major cities of Andhra Pradesh.

Best Time to Reach: October to March

Chittoor

Horsley Hills, Photo: Flickr

One of the most beautiful districts, Chittoor is a popular place to visit in Andhra Pradesh. Rich in flora and fauna and having copious historic significance, Chittoor certainly is an epic land in the state. It is to be mentioned that Chittoor has some of the richest temples in the world and this district has a perfect blend of various elements to satisfy people of spiritual, religious and artistic mindset.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• Horsley Hills
• Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kalavagunta
• Gurramkonda Fort
• Nagari Hills
• Sri Venkateswara Temple
• Mogili
• Ramagiri

How to Reach: The best way to reach Chittoor would be by train. There are railway stations at Chittoor (CTO), Piler (PIL), Gudupalli (GDP), Kotala (KEN), Yerpedu (YPD) that have trains connecting Chittoor to major cities of the country.

Best Time to Visit: November to April

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Anantapur

Temple at Tadipatri, Anantapur, Photo: bit.ly/1NJqnVC

The westernmost district of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur is a hub of culture and history. Anantapura is famous as it is the birthplace of Sri Satya Sai Baba. This beautiful district has several temples and apart from it, the entire district is known for silk trade. Anantapur was also a significant part of the Vijayanagar Kingdom, thus along with being a religious hub, the district is also an exemplary example of architecture.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• Puttaparthi
• Hindupur
• Guntakal
• Dharmavaram
• Kadiri
• Gooty
• Tadipatri
• Hemavathi
• Penukonda
• Lepakshi
• Tadipatri
• Penna Ahobilam
• Thimmamma Marrimanu (Banayan Tree)
• Yogi Vemana Samadhi
• Gugudu, Yadiki Caves

How to Reach: The best way to reach Anantapur is by train. There are railway stations like Anantapur (ATP), Virapur (VP), Somalapuram (SLM), Basampalle (BSPL), Narayanapuram (NRYP), Taticherla (TAC) from where trains are available for major cities in India.

Best Time to Visit: September to March

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Kurnool

Belum Caves, Kurnool, Photo: Sylvester D’souza

Situated on the southern bank of River Handri and Tungabhadra, Kurnool is reckoned to be one of the gateways to Hindu Pilgrimage Sri Sailam. Kurnool is an excellent place for history buffs as the place is full of historical monuments that offer the glimpse of fine ancient architecture. It is believed that Kurnool is a 2000 years old city, thus one has the opportunity to walk down the historic lanes and learn more about the rich past of this destination.

Major Tourist Attractions:

• Srisailam
• Srisailam Tiger Reserve
• Mantralayan
• Mahanadi
• Belum Caves
• Rollapdu Sanctuary
• Ahobilam
• Yaganti
• Alampur
• Gadwal
• Konda Reddy Buruju
• Kalva-Bugga
• Jagannatha Hill
• Konda Reddy Fort

How to Reach: Train is the best way to reach Kurnool as the Kurnool Railway Station is well-connected to several major cities of India. Kurnool also have a good road transport system, there are several state and inter-state buses that ply to and fro regularly.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Kadapa

View from Gandikota Fort, Photo: Saurabh Chatterjee

Replete with resplendent architectural marvels, Kadapa is one of the best places to see in Andhra Pradesh. Bounded on the three sides by the Nallamala and Palakonda hills, Kadapa is also known as ‘Gateway’ city to Tirumala. Kadapa was ruled by different kingdoms over the years and thus it has left this place with a rich cultural influence. It is believed that one of the seven Kandas of the Ramayana, Kishkindakanda might have happened in Vontimitta,which is situated at a distance of just 20 Kms from the Kadapa.

Major Attractions:

• Bhagwan Mahavir Museum
• Gandikota Fort
• Sri Venkataswara Sanctuary
• Pushpagiri
• Ameen Peer Dargah
• Brahmamgari Matam Temple
• Masjid-e-Azam
• Sidhout Fort

How to Reach: Kadapa Railway Station has trains that connect it some of the major cities in India. There are regular trains to Chennai, Bangalore, Mangalore, Coimbatore and Hyderabad.

Best Time to Visit: December to March

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Srikalahasti

Gudimallam main Temple, Photo: Flickr

It is one of the most important religious cities in Andhra Pradesh. Also, the city is known as one of the significant Shiva Kshetras of South India. Srikalahasti is regarded as one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams of Lord Shiva; the other four includes Tiruvannamalai, Thiruvanaikaval, Chidambaram and Kanchipuram. The legend has it that Arjuna (from Mahabharata) visited this place and worshipped Kalahastiswara (form of Lord Shiva).

Major Attractions:

• Gudimallam Temple
• Srikalahasti Temple
• Thondamanadu Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple
• Bhakta Kannappa Temple
• Sahasra Linga Temple
• Talakona Waterfall

How to Reach: Train is the best way to reach Srikalahasti. There are direct trains to destinations like Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Pune along with trains to several cities of Andhra Pradesh.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Ongole

Kothapatnam Beach, Photo: Norman Fontana

Ongole is yet another religious centre in Andhra Pradesh. Boasting of its rich legacy of spirituality and heritage, Ongole has become quite popular amongst travellers who are seeking to explore Andhra Pradesh to its core. Ongole is also one of the key centers for tobacco trading in Andhra Pradesh. The city offers fun activities at the beach, treat to the eyes with its natural beauty and peace to the soul with its surrounding serenity.

Major Attractions:

• Kothapatnam Beach
• Chennakesava Swamy Temple
• Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
• Kashi Visweswara Swamy Temple
• Tangutur
• Voderevu Beach

How to Reach: Ongole has its own Railway Station, which is connected to the major cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, Mysore, Lucknow, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Puri, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Howrah

Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Puttaparthi

Temple Puttaparthi, Photo: Flickr

Puttaparthi is renowned as a spiritual learning centre. Abode of famous saint Sathaya Sai Baba, this place is probably the most popular destination in Andhra Pradesh. This lively village is located on the bank of River Chitravathi and is surrounded by some rugged hills. There are numerous attractive tourist spots including famous temples and other places that attract large number of travellers not only from India but from all over the world.

Major Attractions:

• Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre
• Chaitanya Jyoti Museum
• Prasanthi Nilayam

How to Reach: Although the best way to reach Puttaparthi would be train as the Puttaparthi Railway Station is well-connected with many cities of India, but taking a flight can also be a good option. The domestic airport called Sri Sathya Sai Airport has regular flights to Mumbai and Chennai, and offers bi-weekly flights to Chennai and Mumbai.

Best Time to Visit: September to February

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Rajahmundry

Also known as the Culture Capital of the state, Rajahmundry is one of the most visited places in Andhra Pradesh. Having a rich historic past, today, Rajahmundry is a famous pilgrimage centre in the state. There are numerous temples like Pushkarama that grabs the attention of the devotees here. The city also shares a special bond with Tollywood as its scenic spot called Pattiseema, sees the shooting of many a Telugu movies every year. Rajahmundry is also famous for Pulasa Fish, which is a rare species found only during the monsoon season.

Major Attractions:

• Swami Vivekananda Statue
• River Bay Resort
• Dhavaleshwaram Barrage
• Kambala Park

How to Reach: Rajahmundry has well-maintained transport system. One can choose to travel by train, flight or bus depending upon the distance from Rajahmundry.

Best Time to Visit: Throughout the Year

Secunderabad

Golconda Fort, Photo: Vivek Sheel Singh

One of the two cities that make twin-cities in Andhra Pradesh, Secunderabad is certainly worth exploring. Reflecting the rich culture and tradition of the state, this city is an absolute delight to be visited. The rich cultural history and serene environment makes it an ideal destination for both history and nature lovers.

Major Attractions:

• Trimulgherry Fort
• Rashtrapati Nilayam
• Golconda Fort
• Hussain Sagar Lake
• Konaseema
• Birla Mandir
• Birla Planetarium
• Saidanimba Tomb
• All Saints’ Church

How to Reach: Secunderabad has a very well-maintained transport system. One can easily travel by flight, train and bus to Secunderabad depending upon the availability and distance.

Best Time to Visit: October to February

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Amalapuram

G.M.C. Balayogi Memorial, Photo: Tandavakrishna Tungala

Filled natural splendor and grace, Amalapuram is one of the most preferred nature destination in Andhra Pradesh. Picturesque landscapes, plenty of palm trees and dense coconut grooves with canals running through at various places, the vistas offered at Amalapuram are so pleasurable and certainly beyond description. The town has some of the most famous temples in Andhra Pradesh like Amaleswara, Sidheswara and Chandramouleeswara. Since it is the land of five important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is also called Panchalingapuram.

Major Attractions:

• GMC Balayogi Memorial
• Appanapalli Temple
• Ainavilli Siddhi Vinayaka Temple
• Sree Veereswara Swamy Temple
• Allavaram Beach
• Ramalingeswara
• Chandramouleeswara
• Ganesh Temple
• Mukteswara Swami temple
• Vireswara temple
• Loppulinheswara Swami Temple

How to Reach: The best way to reach Amalapuram would be to take a flight till Rajahmundry and then book a cab or board a bus. One can also take a train till Palakollu and then take a bus/cab to Amalapuram

Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Srikakulam

Srimukalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Photo: Saurabh Chatterjee

Srikakulam is located on the left bank of river Nagavali. Formerly known as Chicacole, Srikakulam has great potentials to become a popular tourist spot in Andhra Pradesh. Tourist spots in Srikakulam include Buddhist locations at Salihundam and Danthapuram, pilgrim centres like Srikurmam, Srimukhalingam, Arasavilli and Ravivalasa. Along with this, there are beaches, bird watching spots and many other places to unwind, relax and rejuvenate.

Major Attractions:

• Jamia Masjid
• Sri Koteswara Swamy Temple
• Sri Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple
• Sri Kurmam Shrine
• Kalingapatnam Beach
• Mogadalapaadu Beach
• Baaruva Village
• Bhaavanapaadu Village
• Kaviti (Uddanam) Beach
• Mettu Guda Waterfall
• Sunnapugedda Waterfall
• Kusumi Waterfall
• Teli Neelapuram Village
• Telikunchi Village

How to Reach: Train is the best way to reach Srikakulam as there are regular trains to several major cities of India.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

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Lepakshi

Veerabhardra Temple at Lepakshi, Photo: Sunith Balan

Situated in Anantapura district, Lepakshi has been a favourite haunt for many travellers in Andhra Pradesh. Lepakshi is culturally and historically significant location as it houses shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra which were built during the Vijayanagara reigning period (1336–1646). It is not that after the construction of Veerabhadra Temple, Lepakshi became popular,but if the legends are to be believed Lepakshi had great significance earlier as well. Today, a large number of devotees as well as tourists throng Lepakshi making it one of the important places to visit in Andhra Pradesh

Major Attractions:

• Veerabhadra Temple
• Monolithic Nandi

How to Reach: In order to reach Lepakshi, the ideal way would be to take a train till Anantapur and then hire a cab or board a bus to reach the destination.

Best Time to Visit: October to February

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Guntur

Kondaveedu Fort, Photo: Cranti

Located around 60 km from the Bay of Bengal, Guntur is considered the hub of learning and administration. It is amongst the most developed cities in the state and has its history traced back to 500 BC. Guntur houses several parks, museums, nature conservation sites, forts, resorts and caves. The landmark places include Uppalapadu Nature Conservation, Viswa Nagar Viswayogi Viswamji and the Universal Integration Pillar. Guntur offers a good blend of nature and historic sites, thus it can be a great place to head out to when variety is being seeked.

Major Attractions:

• Kondaveedu Fort
• Kotappakonda
• Sitanagaram
• Uppalapadu Nature Conservation
• Mangalagiri

How to Reach: The best way to reach Guntur is by train. There are many regular trains that connect Guntur with major cities of India.

Best Time to Visit: September to February

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Eluru

Kolleru Lake, Photo: Vinay Kudithipudi

Situated off the coast between Vishakhapatnam and Vijayawada, Eluru has a rich cultural and political history. Eluru is enclosed by several splendors of nature that add to the charm of this small yet beautiful place. The city is well known for its paddy, coconut and tobacco exports along with green chilies (mainly to Maharashtra) and a very large number of sweet water fish. A quiet place to unwind, Eluru is one destination that should not be missed on Andhra Pradesh tour.

Major Attractions:

• Kolleru Lake
• Dwaraka Tirumala
• Buddh
• Park
• Guntupalli Caves
• Holy land Replica

How to Reach:   

         Eluru can easily be reached by train, there are number of regular trains to Eluru that connects it with major cities of Andhra Pradesh and its neighbouring states.

Best Time to Visit: October to February

Amaravati

Dhyan Buddha Statue, Photo: Wikipedia

In Guntur district Amaravati is probably the most famous destination. The town is a pilgrimage center to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is also well known for the temple dedicated to the God Siva. The place had also served as the capital of Satavahanas, who reigned from the 2^nd century BC to the 3^rdcentury during the downfall of Mauryan Empire. Therefore, Amaravati has some delightful architecture that pleases every history buff.

Major Attractions:

• Dhyan Buddha Statue
• The Stupa,
• Amareswara (Siva) temple

How to Reach: 

              The best way to reach Amaravati is by first reaching Guntur by train. Guntur is only at a distance of 33kms from Amaravati. Thus cabs and buses are available for Amaravati from Guntur.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Adoni

Agni Fort, Photo: Wikipedia

Adoni was an important part of the Vijayanagara Kingdom in Andhra Pradesh. The city is known for its mythological as well as historical legacy, it is believed during his exile Lord Rama frequented this place. Adoni is a beautiful city in the Kurnool district; it is most famous for its grand fort. Adoni Falls on Bangalore-Chennai Rail line is another attraction here apart from the gold and cloth market.

Major Attractions:

• Ranamandala Swamy Temple
• Adoni Fort
• Jumma Masjid
• Laxmamma Avva Temple
• Kaman Bavi
• Venkanna Bavi
• Baichigeri Sai Baba Ashramam

How to Reach:

          Regular trains to Adoni are available from major cities of Andhra Pradesh and of other states. Buses also ply on regular basis.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Machilipatnam

Fishing boats at Machilipatnam beach, Photo:

Once a thriving port and textile centre, Machilipatnam is an important part of Krishna district. The city was occupied by Dutch and French, thus today, we can trace ruins that are ornate in their style of architecture. A giant tidal wave once hit Machilipatnam and since then the city lost its importance as a port but its Kalamkari work has helped it stay in the list of popular places in Andhra Pradesh.

Major Attractions:

• Dattashram
• Panduranga Swamy Temple
• Agastheeswara Temple
• Jodugudlu Temple
• Manginapudi Beach

How to Reach: 

            There are regular trains from other major cities of India to Machilipatnam.

Best Time to Visit: October to February

Prakasam

Bhairava Kona Caves, Photo: Wikipedia

Tracing its history to the Mauryan Period, Prakasam is yet another lovely place to visit in Andhra Pradesh. This district saw the rise of the Satavahanas, Buddhism in the region and the construction of several stupas. Since, the district was ruled by different dynasties a distinct imprint on the cultural landscape of the district can be seen. Prakasam is an ideal place for history lovers as this place has lots to offer to them.

Major Attractions:

• Bhairava Kona Caves
• Singarayakonda
• Chirala
• Motupalli
• Chandavaram
• Tripurantakam
• Markapur
• Vodarevu
• Kothapatnam Beach

How to Reach: 

          The most convenient way to reach Prakasam is via Ongole. One can board a train till Ongole (84kms from Prakasam) and then take a bus or hire a cab to reach Prakasam.

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Hyderabad

Charminar,

The fifth largest city in India, Hyderabad is the capital of the newly form state of Telangana and the former capital of Andhra Pradesh. Since, it has been the major tourist destination when it was the part of Andhra Pradesh for so long, one must not ignore this place. So, as an exception, we would like to add Hyderabad to the list. The city’s sights include the grand palaces, colourful bazaar and mosques. Divided into parts, the Old City and the new one, Hyderabad is a perfect blend of modern and old and this is what makes this city a preferable place for all kinds of travellers. Yes, food is also the highlight of the city; no one forgets the distinct taste of Hyderabadi Biryani and Haleem. The Irani Chai/Tea is also one thing that is savoured much in the city.

Major Attractions:

• Charminar
• Nizam’s Museum
• Salar Ju
•  Museum
• Badshahi Ashurkhana
• Falaknuma Palace
• Mecca Masjid
• Laad Bazaar
• Golconda Fort

How to Reach: 

            Hyderabad is a well-connected city; therefore it is easy to reach here. All three means of transport namely, Rail, Road and Air