Andhra Pradesh is rich in its Historical Monuments. It possesses many holy temples with architectural beauty, which attract large numbers of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The main tourist attraction are the world famous Salarjung Museum, Charminar, Golconda Fort, Nagarjuna Sagar, Simhachalam, Araku Valley, Tirupati, Srisailam, Bhadrachalam, Lepakshi, Amaravati, and the Thousand-Pillared Temple in Warangal. Andhra Pradesh has it all -beaches, hills, wildlife and forests, forts, temples, Buddhist sites, bird sanctuaries and much more. 

In order to facilitate the Tourism Department, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has adopted an investor friendly, open door policy for the investors, with the State Tourism Promotion Board. It has approved of the idea for a one-stop clearance body which will be headed by the Chief Minister. The Government is setting up two companies-one to raise capital for tourism projects and the other to facilitate joint ventures. Investors are assured of a co-operative Government and transparent administration.

The variety of tourist attractions include:

• The convention and heritage tourism

• Sea and inland water cruise tourism

• Pilgrim Tourism

• Health tourism

• Buddhist circuit and Buddhist sites

• Science and technology tourism

• Beach tourism

• Eco tourism

• Leisure tourism

• Wild life tourism

• Adventure tourism

• Fairs and Festivals and

• Rural / Village tourism

For further details, please contact:
Secretary to Govt.,
Tourism & Culture Department
221A, I Floor,
D Block, Secretariat
Hyderabad – 500022
Tel: +91 - 40 -23456717 / 23450079
Fax: +91 - 40 -23450068, 23454966 
Email: aptourism@hotmail.com
Website: www.aptourism.in