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Considering the footfall of tourists, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department (APTD) is expecting one lakh room accommodation will be required by 2025. Andhra Pradesh has been actively promoting and exploring the possibilities of tourism in the state since the bifurcation. With APTD being aggressively marketing the tourism activities, the state climbed from fifth place to third this year. “About nine crore tourists visited the state in 2014 and it has now reached 15.37 crore in the state,” said Mukhesh Kumar Meena, Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department. Andhra Pradesh, with about 975-km long coastline with plenty of tourist attractions, is aiming to reach number ... Read more

Munnar Hills In an interactive session organized at Fortune Murali Park on Thursday, Kerala Tourism department invited Andhra Pradesh to visit the tourism destination of Kerala and experience its rich cultural heritage. The event was held as part of its tourism promotion campaign, and, the Kerala Tourism Department has showcased what God’s own country can offer. People of Andhra Pradesh are mainly interested in pilgrimage and cultural spots in Kerala. They visit hill stations, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and backwaters and constitute around 15 per cent of the state’s domestic tourists. “The number of devotees from Andhra Pradesh to Sabarimala is ... Read more