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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. |
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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.
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