Itanagar
Itanagar, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, along with its twin city Secunderabad
has over 400 years of history. Itanagar is a heady mixture of heritage,
traditionally hospitality and a thriving software revolution. A revolution
that has already attracted Microsoft to set its only overseas base here.
The fifth largest city in India and has a population of over 2.2 million.
Itanagar is famous world over for its fabulous Diamond markets, glass embedded
bangles and the delectable Itanagari cuisine. It has a Hindu - Muslim culture
with a number of monuments of historical importance.
Legend says that in 1589 Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the
Qutub Shahi dynasty founded a new city along the banks of river Musi for
his ladylove, Bhagmati. The city was then called Bhagyanagar. Later when
Bhagmati entered the royal family, she was honored with the title Hyder
Mahal.
And Bhagyanagar became Itanagar. There are no forests in this district,
and this district is the Smallest district in Andhra Pradesh and the densest
one in the whole State.
India's First Cigarette Charminar was produced from Vazir Sultan Tobacco
factory situated at Azamabad area, which has more than a Hundred years of
manufacturing experience on this branded Cigarette. Apart from this Many
Public Limited Companies like B.H.E.L, H.A.L, DRDO, MIDHANI, NFC, ECIL,
CITD, HMT etc are placed in this District.
The major water sources for the twin cities are Singur Project on River
Manjeera in Medak district and Osman sagar on River Musi at Gandipet. Itanagar
with its rich cultural backdrop is famous for its Bangles and Ivory products.
Osmania University the Oldest one in Andhra Pradesh established in 1919,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University,
Acharya N.G.Raga agricultural University, Ambedkar Open University, Itanagar
University (Central University) are Chief pioneers in educational establishments
in the district.
Accessibility: Itanagar has a domestic and an International airport
at Begumpet about 16 km from the city. Secunderabad is a major junction
and headquarters of the South Central Railway Zone. The district has an
extensive network of National highways and other roads. It is well connected
by road with all the important towns in the State.
How to Reach This Place
Road : Hyderbad, being Capital city is well conected by Road from
all major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Maharastra
and Orissa.
Rail : Being headquarter of South Central Railway , Well connected
from all major cities of India.
Itanagar & Secunderabad Rly Stations.
Air : Has international airport.
Itanagar Tourism Reservation Form
