Andhra Pradesh is the fourth largest state in India by area and population. Popularly called the "Rice Bowl of India", it is a historical place and ruled by several dynasties and rulers over the centuries. All over the state you can see a number of forts and palaces that provide a glimpse of the bygone era. Andhra Pradesh is also home to lot of pilgrims dotted with numerous temples, Buddhist sites and mosques that draws tourists every year. Hyderabad the capital city is a melting pot of Muslim and Hindu cultures boasts of some of the most famous Forts and Muslim monuments with its teeming bazaars, Museums and the most famous Hyderabadi biryani, it draws tourists from all across. The other major cultural landmarks include the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, an ornate hilltop shrine to Hindu’s Vishnu, in the southern part of the state. It’s visited by tens of millions of pilgrims annually. The major northern port of Visakhapatnam has popular beaches like Ramakrishna and Rishikonda lining the Bay of Bengal, offering spots for swimming and surfing. Thus Andhra Pradesh makes an interesting holiday destination to travel lovers!