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Visakhapatnam or Vizag as popularly known and called
is major industrial town as well as major tourist hub of Andhra Pradesh.
Named after the God of velour, Visakha, Visakhapatnam was a fishing village
under Ashoka's Kalinga empire, say, around 260 BC. During the 15th century
it became part of Vijayanagar empire. The British converted it into a port.
Today Vizag is the India's largest shipyard. A well-known landmark in the
town is Dolphin's Nose, a rocky promontory. Ramakrishna beach and Rishikonda
are two popular beaches. Ninety km from Visakhapatnam is Borrox Caves, on
way to Araku valley, by bus. The caves are one million years old. They have
stalactite and stalagmite formations. Visakhapatnam is well-connected by air
to Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Calcutta, Delhi etc. There are trains
and buses to all major towns. Hindustan Shipyard, as well as the
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The city, once a small fishing village, gained
cultural and political importance. For the tourist, the most outstanding
feature of Vizag are its wonderful beaches. Unlike more well-known beach
destinations, Vizag presents no problems of overcrowding. In fact, instead
of wading through hordes of fellow tourists looking for the best spot on the
beach, you practically have a huge section to yourself.
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HOW
TO REACH
By Air - Vizag is well connected to the major cities like Bombay, Calcutta,
Hyderabad and Madras. There regular flights by Indian Airlines and Jet
Airways.
By Rail - Visakhapatnam is well connected to the major cities with some
express and regular trains. It is the center point for the Trains which goes
between Chennai & Howra and Howra & Secunderabad. Few express trains are
listed here :: Cormondal Express Chennai/Howra Mail Chennai/Howra, Falknama
Express, Godawari Express, Konark Express, Link Express, Bangalore Express,
East Cost Express, Howra/Chennai Mail, Gawhati Express, H. Nizamuddin
Express, Okha - Puri Express, Swarna Jayanthi Express, Ratnachal Express,
Bokaro Express etc.
By Road - National Highway No.5 (Howra to Chennai) passes through
Visakhapatnam. The Visakhpatnam to Steel Plant - Anakapalli Road is most
modern 4 Line Highway spans 45 Kms. The APS RTC runs buses which connects
major cities to Visakhaptnam and the cities in the neighboring states Orissa
and Madhya Pradesh.
WHEN TO GO
Best time to travel Visakhapatnam is between September and March.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Borra Caves - These limestone caves were formed
as a result of the action of the Gosthani river. Due to the pressure
exerted by the river water on the mineral deposits, the lime stones
dissolved and gradually solidify to form the irregularly shaped
stalagmites formed.
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Araku Valley - Hill Station that is home to
aboriginal tribes.
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Bhimili - (Once Dutch Settlement) A small town
on the coast line that holds its reputation for India's first
municipality. There are many Buddhist settlements of yestee years like
totla konda, bavi konda etc
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Visakhapatnam also have other tourist attractions like,
one of the most beautiful beaches of India, Kailashgiri, and some
exotic parks by the side of the beach, of cource friendly people.
There is lot to shop in visakhapatnam, like toys from Etikoppaka,
tribla arts in Araku creations of Sea shells etc. Vizag doesn't have
many good eating places but have some good places ,try eating some
specialties like Biryani in Kamat, Tiffins in Sai Ram Parlours, South
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WHERE TO EAT
There are few good restaurants in Vizag. Swagath Restaurant, Main Rd near
Poorna Market, has good cheap food. There are two good restaurants at the
Hotel Daspalla, one South Indian and the Vaisakhi Restaurant, which serves
North Indian cuisine.
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