Location : In the
south Indian state of Karnataka.
Tourist Attractions : Kailasagiri, Rishikonda Beach,
Ramakrishna Beach, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Best Hangout : Kailasagiri, Rishikonda Beach,
Ramakrishna Beach
Best Activity : Stroll along the beach side.
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Hyderabad, Warrangal,
Tirupati, Vijaywada.
When to Visit : October to March
About Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, formerly known as Vizag, along the eastern coast of Andhra
Pradesh was a quiet fishing town with little or no infrastructure till the
early 1920s. Visakhapatnam was established by the British and was opened to
sea-going vessels in 1933. Since then it has been a medium - sized port
town, catering to the needs of the Deccan Plateau and the eastern regions of
the country. Known as Waltair under British rule, Vishakhapatnam was also
seen to be of strategic importance by the military who set up base here.
Visakhapatnam is the right place where one can find the charm of Andhra.
From lakes to cool beaches, from beautiful hill ranges to caves and valleys
enclosures, Visakhapatnam has all of them. A visit to Visakhapatnam will
certainly be exciting, enriching and enthralling experience with all its
amazing beaches, exquisite caves and spectacular temples.
Major Tourist Attractions in Visakhapatnam
Kailasagiri
Kailasagiri is located on a hilltop and is a must to see place for all
people visiting Visakhapatnam. The charming hill on the seafront, exudes a
mind blowing picturesque view, especially towards Bheemunipatnam.
Rishikonda Beach
At a distance of 8 km from Visakhapatnam is the Rishikonda Beach, a golden,
virgin beach, caressed by the sun-kissed sea. The beach is an ideal place to
laze around.
Ramakrishna Beach
One of the most alluring beaches on the Eastern Coast is the Ramakrishna
beach, which is a favourite haunt for tourists visiting Visakhapatnam.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is situated in Visakhapatnam amidst the
picturesque eastern ghats of India, enclosed by hills on either sides and
Bay of Bengal on the east.
Getting There
Air : Visakhapatnam has an airport. Indian Airlines flies to
Visakhapatnam daily from Mumbai, Kolkatta, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Rail : Visakhapatnam is the centre point for the trains going
between Chennai and Howra and Howrah and Secunderabad. It is well connected
by rail to all the important places in and outside the state.
Road
: National Highway No.5 (Howrah to Chennai) passes through
Visakhapatnam. The Visakhapatnam to Steel Plant - Anakapalli Road is most
modern 4 Line Highway spans 45-km. The APSRTC runs buses and private buses
connect major cities of the state and the cities in the neighboring states
of Orissa and Madhya Pradesh with Vishakhapatnam.
Accommodation
We offer best of the accommodations available in Visakhapatnam. There are
long list of hotels in wide category with good amount of facilities. There
are heritage, star and budget category hotels in Visakhapatnam. Just pick
the one which will best fulfill your requirements.
