Vizag ( Visakhapatnam)

Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as it was often called, is the true spot where one can find the beauty of Andhra. Lapped by the Bay of Bengal, on the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh lies the beach city, Vishakapatnam. It is the best tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam has beautiful hill ranges caves,valleys,temples and also from lakes to cool beaches and many more.
The district has many tourism spots that will definitely be exciting, enriching and refreshing experience.It is one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Visakhapatnam is a city of cultural & religious diversity.It has many tourism spots that represent the Culture and Heritage of the true India.No one should miss to see the Cultural constructions built during the age of kings who ruled this region.

Kailasagiri

is the number one picnic spot in Vizag. Lot entertainment and well maintained places available at this hill top. Cable car and Toy train facility available for kids. The vast view of Bay of Bengal from viewers' gallery is a pleasing experience. In one of the parks sculptures are carved and installed for additional attraction.
Visit our Kailasagiri photo gallery

Rama Krishna Beach:

The Rama Krishna Beach, or RK Beach as it is commonly called, is one of the best tourist spot in Vizag. The beaches of Vizag enthrall the tourists and the clean beaches attract tourists in great numbers. Swimming, sun bathing, playing the beach volleyball or simply sitting under the cool shade of a tree and reading a book are the favorite pastime of many. R.K.Beach is a great picnic spot to spend time with your loved ones. Rama Krishna beach is a favorite beach resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam. Both the Ramakrishna beach presents a picturesque and beautiful scenic beauty. It is Vizag's favorite evening sojourn. An aquarium, the Kali temple, Visakha Museum, Roadside restaurants offering seafood is the other attractions at this beautiful beach.
Visit the RK Beach photo gallery as viewed from Kailasagiri hill top

Rishikonda

Around Vizag

Annavaram Temple 100 KM
Araku Valley 120 KM
Borra Caves 92 KM
Kailas Giri Park 5 KM
Simhachalam Temple 10 KM
Thotlakonda 16 KM
Kambalakonda Eco Tourism Park

8 km from Vizag - is ideal for swimmers, water skiers, and wind surfers. It is a golden, un spoilt beach, washed by the sun-warmed sea .Tourists can enjoy a holiday in picturesque settings. There is a PUNAMI Resort and restaurant of APTDC- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation at the top of a hill near this beach. Booking can be done from the office of APTDC. On the way to Rishikonda one can see many resorts and hotels by the side of the sea.

Simhachalam Temple
Simhachalam temple is located within the city limit but at a corner of Visakhapatnam. It is one hour drive from city centers of Vizag. Temple is located at the top of a hill and wide road is there for driving up to the temple. Bus service is available from foot of the hill to the temple premises. There is a separate route for Trekking to Simhachalam temple from Madhava Dhara side. More Details on Simhachalam temple.
Visit photo gallery of Simhachalam temple

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park - 9 AM to 5 PM( Monday Holiday)

: The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in Vishakhapatnam amidst the scenic eastern ghats of India.It is situated in the scenic eastern ghats with its natural settings. The zoo is flanked by hills on either side and attracts many visitors from all over the country. Zoo is 4 Km before Rishikonda beach, it is close on Monday, If you are not taking your vehicle inside then prepare for a walk for 2 KM in one side. Inside drinking water and canteen facilities are available. There is a toy train also. The main gate of the zoo is at NH 5 and other end is at beach road side. Zoo time is from 9 AM to 5 PM. Adults Rs 15, Child Rs 5, Camera Rs 15 and Video Camera Rs 100. A vehicle with five persons can be taken inside for a fee of Rs 200. It has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds.

Bheemunipatnam

About 25-km from Vishakhapatnam is beautiful beach of Bheemunipatnam popular as 'Bheemili' .This beach is located at the mouth of the river Gosthani.The beach is very safe for swimmers. It is also the site of the ruins of the east coast's oldest Dutch settlement (17th century). The drive from Visakhapatnam to Bheemli is exhilarating. The cemetery situated in the west of the town speaks of the Dutch who gave their lives here. The unique feature of the cemetery is the depiction of the cause of the death on the grave enlivens the past.
Visit the picture gallery of Bheemunipatnam

VUDA Park

VUDA Park, also called Taraka Rama Park was named after former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N T Rama Rao. The Park is developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) near the Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam. VUDA Park is one of the most attractive spots in Visakhapatnam. Musical Fountain, Boating, Skating Ring, Horse and Camel Riding. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. It is the ideal place for all to spend evenings and leisure times on seashore with eye catching and eco-rich surroundings. With a green playfield, artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, and a children's park, boating and swimming facilities makes this park a good place to spend time.The Entrance Plaza extends makes the visitors to have memorable moments of joy. Every day thousands of people visit the VUDA Park. It is another landmark in the tourism chapters of Visakhapatnam. The first of its kind in the whole south Asia.

INS Kurusura Submarine.

The Submarine Museum - Kurusura being set up at the Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam has a specialty which is the first one of its kind in this subcontinent. INS Kusura is a Russian built submarine. It was built on Dec 18th 1969 and began its journey on Feb 20, 1970 via the Baltic Sea and reached Visakhapatnam on the 11th of May, 1970. Since then INS Kusura was being used by the Indian Defence. The Navy developed it as a War-Memorial with a project cost of Rs.5.5 Crores. The length of Submarine is 91.3 Mtrs. while the breadth is 8.00 mtrs. This is the first of its kind in Asia and second in the world. The Museum opens for public from 9 am to 9 pm. Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Museum

Dolphin's Nose:

Requires atleast 3-4 hours to visit this place. Located at a distance of 20-25 Kms from Vizag city, is a popular picnic spot and famous tourist destination. A light house , temples, masjid and a church can be visited. Spectacular view of Bay of Bengal can be witnessed. Visiting hours of the light house is 3 PM to 5 PM.

Yarada Beach:

One of the finest and safest beach available in India. This is nearer to the Dolphin nose. Sunrise view in this beach is un forgettable. APTDC resorts are also available (confirm before booking) but people hardly stay there. A must see place for all travellers in Vizag. Phone number of Yarada Resort 0891- 3205124
Visit our Yarada beach photo gallery

Buddhist Heritage places in and around Vizag

There are several Buddhist complexes in around Vizag. The well known are, Bojjana Konda, situated nearer to Anakapalle nearly 45 Kms from Vizag. Thotla Konda and Bhavi Konda are nearer to Rishikonda beach of Visakhapatnam. These places have the ruins of the then used items by Buddhists.

Erra matti Dibbalu (Red sand Hills)

This place is famous because of the importance it has got as a shooting place for movie makers. The hills are with red soils and nearer to the Bay of Bengal. A further journey from Rishikonda beach towards Bheemunipatnam takes you to this scenic place. It has got thick forest inside but take care of yourself as nobody dares to enter inside this place.

Visakhapatnam is well connected with major Indian cities and state capital Hyderbad by Air, Railway and road. Indian Airlines operates daily flights to Vizag from Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai.

One of the oldest Andhra University is located at Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is the India's first shore based integrated steel plant located towards south of the city. This steel plant is at present expanding from 3 MT capacity to 6 MT.
Other industries of Vizag includes HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) refinery, Bharat Heavy Plate & vessels Ltd.(www.bhpvl.com) , NTPC and some other public and private industries.

e_Darshan and accommodation booking for Tirupati from Visakhapatnam

Important Places of tourist interest

Kailasagiri	Araku Valley	Borra Caves

Madan	11-09-2008
The best place in India is Andhra Pradesh because of the unity of the people in the State
Venkat Rao	24-09-2008
Beauty city and peace of mind in vizag totaly vizag super..
kiron anand	22-10-2008
dear reader, could anyone tell me where exactly is the rocky cliffy beach where the song kaisa hai yeh bandhan shot in vizagfrom the film ek duje ke liye.
Raju	22-10-2008
Gangavaram Beach. Now the new Gangavaram port is coming up here. The stone and that temple at the top of the hill is still there.
Mahendra	29-10-2008
Dear readers, Please guide me about the pilgrim place named PITHAPUR or PITHAPURAM near Vizag or Visakhapattam. I want to visit there with my GURUJI.
Raju Naik	30-10-2008
Hello Mr.Mahendra, Pithapuram is very nearer to Visakhapatnam, just 2 hrs journey from Visakhapatnam. You can travel towards Rajahmundry by train or road. Pithapuram comes just before Samalkot. You can visit Kukkuteshwara Swamy temple which is quite old. You can also see Datha Peetha here. Don\'t forget to visit Samalkot which is very nearby where you can see one of the Pancharama temple (Kumara rama). This temple is also very famous.
Raghavendra	13-01-2009
From the daily busy schedule and spending a routine life at Hyderabad I got bored .. so friends please suggest me whats the expected cost for a weeks trip to Vizag (regarding the cost per head Ticket, Hotel rent per day, Food, traveling expenses at Vizag..and other information if any I missed too in this record)..
go2india.in	14-01-2009
It all depends on you, how much you want to spend. Bus or train ticket will cost 300 - 600 Accomodation is available from Rs 100 to Rs 3000 +, Travel by RTC bus will cost you Rs 50 or taxi will cost 600 to 1000. Food is upto you. Vizag is like any other city of India.
Shreyo Bhattacharjee	06-03-2009
Vizag is a paradise.The weather is extremely good.The view of mountains and sea is beautifull...
vikram	26-03-2009
Vizag is a crime free zone. It is a wonderful place to live and the cost of living is so reasonable.
taizeen	06-04-2009
hi.. I plan to go for honeymoon to vizag,please could anyone tell me what would be the estimated cost to a trip for 5 nights from kolkata, in a luxury hotel with the siteseeing
baba	22-04-2009
I Love Vizag becuase I Born and live in Vizag Now I am not staying in vizag
henry	20-05-2009
vizag is very good place in andhra pradesh so much like vizag. i am born at vizag. but what i do now i am at mumbai. i am very sad for leave my birth place. sorry vizag
Manisha	20-05-2009
Vizac is a paradise on earth. the best place to live. people are friendly...it has floating population.
priya	26-05-2009
visakhapatnam is very very beautiful place and very peaceful city ....in its name itself its beauty is there ...visakha=beauty.......patnam=city.... its a real meaning really i am proud to say that i am from visakhapatnam now i am in abroad even missing vizag to badly
govind	29-05-2009
Please help me to get the Official web site of Simhachalam devastanams
suryadeep das	05-06-2009
nice place, i went 5/6 times. beautiful landscape in india
sandip	06-07-2009
I go to vizag from west bengal ,murshidabad. but i do not know what is the nearest railway station of vizag.
sandip	06-07-2009
what is the difference between visakhapatnam and vizag
sureshiras	20-07-2009
@ Sandip Vizag and Visakhapatnam is one and the same, the former is the short form of English version(Vizagpatam) of the later. The nearest Railway station is Visakhapatnam. There are many trains from Howrah to name these are some of the trains- Chennai Mail, Coramandal express, Falaknama express, East Coast express, Howrah-Yaswantpur and all trains going to TN, Kerala and Karnataka from Howrah.
Chandra Sekhar B	12-09-2009
The city of destiny, crime free city, industrial head, One of the fastest growing city in Asia, Eastern Naval Command Head,Indian Naval Pride (1st Nuclear Submarine), Biggest natural Harbour none of these.........Vizag is the best for its natural beauty (mountains and beach)
Niladri Sinha	09-10-2009
I had been in vaizag from 26/09 to 02/10 of 09. The people are very good and friendly and there is no fear of walking at streets even at mid night. R.K. beach and Rishikonda beach are very beautiful. But the most exciting one is the BORRA caves.........really Amazing.
Ravi Kiran	29-06-2010
Vizag is a lovely place. Espicially the beaches around are beautiful. The rushikonda beach, Yarada beach, and the Agrigold beach are good places.
Virendra	12-07-2010
This place has attracted my eyes enough that I am planning a vacation in Vizag and nearby area. It is unfortunate that this place doesn't appear in people's mind when they plan a holiday. Another unfortunate thing is, the amount of vandalism (see the picture gallery and see names scribbled over Budhha's statue). I always took people from AP in regards (you will so many educated people in all wake of life), but it seems some things just don't go away with degrees.
kapil	16-07-2010
hey guy's planning to visit vizag we are 5 of us cuming by road from hyd suggest which is all the best place to visit here.. we want to enjoy vizag trecking boating photo shoot etc,, i heard vizag is like goa,,pls suggest
chiranjeevi	19-07-2010
vizag is the 1...ONE STOP 4 the ROCKSTRER'S TO HANG ON WITH.....!! it a pleasent climate with lot of amazing colors around in the yzag beach.......to njoy with
Sivaji the boss	29-07-2010
oka valley, submarine museum, airport, A.U rendu reservoirs moodu top centres nalugu top companies aidu star hotels aidu beaches aidu kondalu
ravvvv	08-08-2010
Dear All, All the destinations would remain beautiful, provided we do not spoil the look, the Bheemli statue has "prajna kumar", "I love you", written on it, which looks pathetic, most historic monuments, tourist places are not well guarded, also some of these unwanted graffiti is posted by tourists, which should be avoided. If you are true Indian pl appreciate the serenity of the tourist spots.
shakti pratap	08-09-2010
Vizag is one of the most beautiful, calm, peace,& sexy cities. and i would really suggest for every person in the world who likes to see the good places , that he must go through the entire vizag.
mohammad ali	23-09-2010
i thing vizag is a one of most peaceful and nonvoilent place in india, so i love my city.
Pratyush Yadav	15-10-2010
Vizak is so beautiful we have enjoy 3 time in 2 year it so good to stay near beach..
prasad reddy	21-10-2010
we cant express in words only eyes will speak after seeing beauty of vizag
jp007	01-11-2010
vizag is the most beautiful and peaceful city in india ...very friendly people ......
sravani	02-11-2010
how much it costs if we stay in vizag for 3 days. totally.
dipesh	05-11-2010
paradise of india..
Chattaraj	27-11-2010
pl supply me informations regarding following queries related to vizag: minimum days stay to visit main spots, best budget hotels, charges, name of important spots, convenience for sight scenes
Kanchan chatterjee	03-12-2010
jai ni khakoni....exp NIL
Sayan Sengupta	11-12-2010
It was just owsam .. those who never visited vizag i request plz go there as soon as possible
doulaghar harish kumar	26-12-2010
outstanding!!!!! i was in vizag for 5 days with my frnz..enjyd alot....
V.Varaprasad	28-02-2011
it is amazing beautifull araku valley road & train journey & Borra caves, Katiki water falls Really I am enjoying
Sounak Mukherjee	03-03-2011
i loved the experience .especially watching the scenic beauty of the mountains merging with the sea was awesome. the borra caves in Araku are a wonder!
nishitha	19-03-2011
can any one please tell me place whr narasimha swamy washed his hands after killing prahalada father..??
Aditya S	29-03-2011
Vizag is really Awesome. Even Mumbai Marine Lines or Hyderabads Necklace Road cannot be compared with RK Beach Ride really awesome. People over here are also very helpful. I will surely visit once again after my marriage for sure
navya deepika	01-04-2011
i born in vizag. i love RK beach, its good place
suman	03-04-2011
It is a very threeling experience of mine while I visited the different places in vizag with my family. Great enjoy in vizag & araku.
shyam sunder.T	26-04-2011
I am really proud to be a vizagian...it is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, when we are in vizag, we get some kind of happiness which we cannot get anywhere, that is the greatness of vizag
Prashant	02-05-2011
Awesome city. I had studied here upto sslc. And now am in Accenture,Hyderabad. But i miss a lot about my dream city..... Vizag ROCKS. What do you guys say?
Asit Guin	16-05-2011
ramkrishna asram at sea beach ; nice place
Vijay	17-05-2011
I think vizag is one of most peaceful and non violent place in india, so i like this place
Sib Sankar Banik	02-06-2011
please furnish details information about Vizag tour along with hotels available at economy rate.
Dr. K. Narayana Swamy	26-06-2011
In the month of July we four members friends group planned to visit Vizag. Which is the best Hotel? What is the special food stuff of Vizag ( like Hyderabad Biriyani). Is anybody give inform?ation
vamsi krishna	16-07-2011
vizag is proved again that it is the city of destiny. hats off ANDHRA PRADESH for this wonder
shyam	31-08-2011
it is nearer to my home.every morning lot of people are practice running for army,police,navy,and physical fitness.its a nice place all greenary around.
shyam	31-08-2011
its a nice place
Neehu	07-09-2011
Hey .....can anyone tell me what is the favorite food for kids brought up in vizag?
kanti solanki	19-11-2011
Hi I m from gujarat my exam at vizag next month i.e dece-11 and i dont know abt vizag where to stay where to eat where to visti where is my exam centre i dont know abt vizag anyvody can help me for that ........pl mail me on kantig_solanki@yahoo.com my cell no is +91 08690771416 thnx lots
Swami Ayyappa	22-11-2011
I Love VSKP because my Love lives in VSKP.
surjit satpathy	02-12-2011
last time i saw this beautiful place was way back in 1971 when i was 17years old.i was staying in the officers quarters when my elder brother was there as an assistant garrison engg in MES.i am so eager to go there.i saw kati patang in leela mahal and saw another movie in jagadamba.played cricket there and was looking through the windows at home to watch madras mail.went to the port also.i feel like rushing there.i had seen seemanchalam also
anr	22-12-2011
Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizag) is India's fourth largest port and is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a major metropolis of industries and institutions of national and international importance. It is a promising centre of trade and commerce on the one hand and banks and other varied financial institutions on the other. A port city of unique natural land locked protective harbor, shipbuilding industry, an oil plant, a steel factory and the seat of Eastern Naval Command, is emerging as a cultural and financial capital of Andhra Pradesh. The city also has a supplementary and supportive outer and fishing harbor. You can never a such a peaceful city in andhra pradesh

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