Hyderabad| Srisailam| Tirupati| Vijayawada| Vishakhapatnam| Warangal|
Andhra Pradesh is the land of the Banjara women, also the state of important monuments and a rich cultural heritage, art and literature. It is a mixture of old and new, a mixture of different religions, all of which are still practiced here. A synthesis of temples, mosques and Gopurams, minarets and Buddhist stupas - they all stand side by side with Catholic churches.
Andhra Pradesh tourism is heavily relied on domestic tourists. Every year over 155 million tourists visits Andhra Pradesh. Today Andhra receives more tourists than any other Indian state. Andhra Pradesh offers almost everything a traveler can ask for. Whether its calm lakes, forests, heavenly beaches, historic monuments or delicious cuisines.
The largest city of this South Indian state is Hyderabad, the land of lakes, hills and the Charminar. Other important tourist destinations include Warangal - popular for its historical importance and ancient temples. Srisailam - A small city perfect for weekend gateways and Vishakhapatnam - an ideal beach vacation spot in Andhra Pradesh.
Pilgrimage plays very important role in Andhra Pradesh tourism. The Lord Venkateswara temple of Tirumala in Tirupati is the most visited place in India. The ashram of Satya Sri Sai Baba in Puttaparthi also attracts millions of devotees. Veerbhadra temple at Lepakshi is another popular religious tourist attraction in Andhra Pradesh.
A trip to Andhra Pradesh can not complete without tasting some fine cuisine this state has to offer. Mouthwatering Telugu dishes like biryani, kebabs, qubani-ka-meetha, badam-ki-jhab, Pappu are the crown jewel of Andhra cuisine. Tourists should not miss the opportunity to taste these delicious dishes.
Andhra Pradesh has rich diverseness in religion and geography that makes it a popular travel destination. Plan a trip to Andhra and come close to the nature, wildlife and rich culture of India.
