Andhra Pradesh is a popular destination among domestic tourists. It is the third most visited state by the local population in India. In 2017, the state received 165.43 million visits from domestic tourists and 271,362 visits from foreign tourists. Andhra Pradesh offers many options for tourists to explore, including nature and wild life experiences, heritage spots, beaches, and religious and spiritual destinations. Its government is committed to develop heritage spots in Kurnool, Prakasam, Rajamundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and other important places, while religious and spiritual destinations such as Tirupathi, Srisailam, Srikalahasthi, Kadapa Darga, Mahanandi, Simhachalam, Annavaram and Vijayawada are being integrated in religious tourism circuits. It is also promoting beach tourism and developing “world class coastal and eco-tourism circuits.”