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VISAKHAPATNAM
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
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Visakhapatnam. There are long list of hotels in wide
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