Andhra Pradesh is located in the southern part of India. It is considered to be the true heart of the south. The Bay of Bengal lies on the east coast of the state and Orissa, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka share its boundary. This state is called as the “rice bowl of India” and is a confluence of different religions like Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu faiths.There are numerous places in Andhra Pradesh that attract tourists from all over India and the world. These include the Tirupati which is abode of Lord Venkateshwara. This place is the most visited and richest religious centre of the world. The beaches at Vishakapatnam, the Borra Caves, the Araku Valley, waterfalls at Ettipotala, Kuntala and rich bio-diversity at Talakona, Belum Caves, the Horsely Hills. Some monuments which are present in the state are Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chandragiri Fort, Chowmahalla Palace and Falaknuma Palace which are a great attraction for the tourists.