India, the country located in South Asia is one of the largest and most populous in entire world. Thanks to its unique geographical location and abundance of natural assets, India offers breathtaking scenic beauty and attracts millions of national and international tourists throughout the year. Being a large country, India comprises plenty of states and tourist attractions are scattered all over those states. Located in the Southern part of the country, Andhra Pradesh is one such state which is very popular as a tourist destination. Large number of tourists from all parts of the country and even from outside the country visit the tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh throughout the year.
Andhra Pradesh has got a unique geographical location. The state is surrounded by states like Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh and Orissa in the North, Tamil Nadu in the South, West Bengal in the North and Karnataka in the West. Vishakhapatnam, the fast growing city along the coast of Bay of Bengal is one of the major tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh and remain thickly crowded with tourist almost throughout the year. Apart from that, tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh also include beautiful places like Araku Valley and several archaeological sites including Bodo Guhalu.
Pilgrimage sites that are scattered all over its area are also major parts of tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh. The fourth largest state in India (by area and population) is the home to several pilgrimage sites where thousands of devotees gather throughout the year and specially during religious festivals like Vishakha Utsav and Pongal. Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateshwara, which is one of the richest and most visited Hindu temples in the country is also a major reason behind the popularity of Andhra Pradesh as a tourist destination. Besides, other pilgrimage sites that are parts of tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh are Srisailam, the abode of Sri Mallikarjuna, Amaravati's Shiv temple, Ramappa temple and Thousand pillars temple in Warrangal and several Buddhist pilgrimage sites like Amaravati, Nagarjuna Konda, Pavuralakonda, Ghantasala, Nelakondapalli, Thotlakonda, Kolanpaka, Sankaram, Phainigiri and Dhulikatta.
Hyderabad, the capital city is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh because it is the city where you would find Charminar, one of the greatest monuments and greatest landmarks of India is standing with pride and glory. Besides, historic sites like Golconda Fort and Chandragiri Fort, Falaknama Palace and Chowmallaha Palace and the Nizam Palace are also major tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh and of course the pride of Hyderabad. Apart from all these, Ramoji film City has also become one of the most popular entertainment venues and tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh in the recent times. Plenty of people avail conducted tours to Ramoji Film City which is located in the outskirts of Hyderabad.
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