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Andhra Pradesh is one of India's most diverse tourist destinations, offering beaches, temples, heritage sites, wildlife sanctuaries, and hill stations. Here are the top 10 most visited places that attract travelers from across the world.

1. Tirupati – The Spiritual Capital of India

 Location: Chittoor District
✅ Why Visit?

• Home to Sri Venkateswara Temple, the richest & most visited temple in the world.
• Famous for Suprabhatam Darshan, Laddu Prasadam & hair tonsuring rituals.
• Other attractions: Sri Padmavathi Temple, Kapila Theertham & ISKCON Temple.

 How to Reach?

• By Air: Tirupati International Airport (15 km from the city).
• By Train: Tirupati Railway Station, well-connected to major cities.
• By Road: NH716 & NH140 connect it to Chennai, Bangalore & Hyderabad.

2. Visakhapatnam (Vizag) – The Beach City of Andhra

 Location: Coastal Andhra Pradesh
✅ Why Visit?

• Famous for beaches like RK Beach, Rushikonda Beach & Yarada Beach.
• Explore Submarine Museum, Kailasagiri, Dolphin’s Nose & Araku Valley.
• Offers surfing, scuba diving & parasailing.

 How to Reach?

• By Air: Visakhapatnam International Airport (12 km from the city).
• By Train: Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP), a major rail hub.
• By Road: Well-connected via NH16 to Kolkata & Chennai.

3. Araku Valley – The Coffee Land of Andhra

 Location: Visakhapatnam District
✅ Why Visit?

• A scenic hill station with coffee plantations & waterfalls.
• Must-visit places: Borra Caves, Katiki Waterfalls & Tribal Museum.
• Take the Araku Scenic Train through tunnels & green valleys.

 How to Reach?

• By Train: Araku Railway Station (Best train: Vizag – Araku Passenger).
• By Road: 120 km from Visakhapatnam, accessible via NH516E.

4. Amaravati – The Buddhist Heritage City

 Location: Guntur District
✅ Why Visit?

• Ancient Buddhist Stupa built by Emperor Ashoka.
• Visit the Amaralingeswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• New capital city of Andhra Pradesh, developing into a modern hub.

 How to Reach?

• By Train: Vijayawada Railway Station (35 km away).
• By Road: NH16 connects Amaravati to Vijayawada & Guntur.

5. Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve – India’s Largest