Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest State with an area of 2,76,754 sq. km, accounting for 8.4 % of India's territory. The State has the longest coastline (972 km) among all the States in India. Andhra Pradesh is bordered on the south by Tamil Nadu state, on the west by Karnataka state, on the north and northwest by Maharashtra state, on the northeast by Madhya Pradesh and Orissa states, and on the east by the Bay of Bengal. The northern area of Andhra Pradesh is mountainous. The highest peak Mahendragiri rises 1500 m above the sea level. The climate is generally hot and humid. Annual rainfall is 125 cm.

Andhra Pradesh is endowed with a variety of physiographic features ranging from high hills, undulating plains to a coastal deltaic environment.

Nearly 75% of its area is covered by the river basins of the Godavari, Krishna and Pennar, and their tributaries. There are 17 smaller rivers like the Sarada, Nagavali and Musi, as well as several streams. Godavari and Krishna are the two major perennial rivers, and with their extensive canal system, provide assured irrigation.

The famed Charminar is a majestic edifice standing at the heart of the old walled city of Hyderabad, this hooch triumphal arch, which has become the city symbol, was built by Mohd. Quli Qutub Shah in 1591 supposedly to commemorate the eradication of plague from Hyderabad. With its 56 Metre tall slender minarets with spiral stair cases and huge arches on each side , the structure is built with carefully finished stucco ornamentation and is plastered with line mortar. On the top most floor is space for a mask. Around the Charminar is a bazaar where some of the best bargains can be struck in goods forms silk, Metal work, pearls and Bangles to rare Urdu books and manuscripts. A special market is held on Thursdays. The structure is illuminated every evening.

The town of Nagarjuna Sagar is located150 km away from Hyderabad and is located between the cities of Guntur and Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the major Buddhist sites of India. Here, there is a famous dam, which is one of the largest dams built in Asia. It is one of the earliest hydro-electric projects of India. Definitely, a must visit travel site.

The Bhramaramba Mallikharjunaswamy temple is an ancient and holy temple of Srisailam. It holds great historical and religious significance. This temple is situated on the 457-meter high hill located on the south bank of the river Krishna, in the Nallamalai forest. This temple is regarded as one of the12 Jyothirlingas in the country. The temple is also called as "Sri Mallikharjunam" and "Sri Parvatham". Goddess Mahakali is also seated here in the form of Bhramaramba, she is also the consort of Lord Mallikharjuna. This sacred temple is open for people belonging to all caste and creed, who can worship and even touch the deity.

Considered as the most sacred and the richest temple in the world, Tirupati temple is situated in the town of Tirupati. It is located 67-km away from Chittoor in Chittoor district of southern Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, it is a major pilgrimage center of south India. Besides, Tirupati also focous on other attraction of this place, the ancient and famous shrine of Sri Venkateswara, the Lord of Seven Hills are worth a visit.