Andhra Pradesh is the home of many religious pilgrim centers. Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, has the richest and most visited Hindu temple in India. Srisailam, the abode of Sri Mallikarjuna, is one of twelve Jyothirlingalu in India and Yadagirigutta, the abode of an avatara of Vishnu, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. Puttaparthi hosts the ashram of popular guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Ramappa temple at Warangal is famous for some fine temple carvings. The state has numerous Buddhist centers at Amaravati, Bhattiprolu, Nagarjuna Konda, and Phanigiri.

The one-million-year old limestone caves at Borra, picturesque Araku Valley, hill resorts of Horsley Hills, Godavari racing through a narrow gorge at Papi Kondalu, waterfalls and rich bio-diversity at Talakona, the beaches of Vizag are some of the natural attractions of the state. Charminar, Golconda Fort, Chandragiri Fort, and Falaknuma Palace are some of the monuments in the state.

Sri Raja Rajeshwar Swamy Temple at Vemulavada in Karimnagar district is the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva known as the Dakshina Kashi Banaras of South India. The temple attracts lakhs of devoties from all over the country and is only next to Tirumal Temple in terms of Revenue. The temple is a fine example of communal harmony where both Hindus and Muslims offer obeisance to Lord Siva and Allah.

Kaleswaram temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Dharma puri, Sri Anjaneya Temple at Jagityala hill, Kaleswaram and Nagnur temple are some of the famous piligrimage cetres from Karimnagar district.