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Visakhapatnam, also called as "VIZAG," is in Andhra Pradesh State in South India. It is the Heart of Andhra Pradesh and is known as "The City of Destiny".
It is situated along the hills in the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal on the East Coast. From hill stations to beaches to waterfalls, it has everything, including My Heart!!
Hope this article helps my readers in Planning their trip to Visakhapatnam!!
About Visakhapatnam
"Visakhapatnam," renowned as "Port City," is home to the Oldest Shipyard and the only Natural Harbour on the East Coast of India. It is the fifth busiest Cargo port in India and the largest city in the state.
Visakhapatnam is the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
It is a major commercial & administrative center and the most developed city in Andhra Pradesh. It has Steel Plant, Dockyard, and Industrial complexes/factories for Pharma, Sugar, Jute, Jaggery, Petrochemical Plants, and Shipbuilding Industries. Many people across the country migrate to this city mainly because of Employment and Education. Hence it is a mix of Cosmopolitan Population.
The city is best known for its oldest port and serene beaches. But Wait. It's not just that. There are a lot more places to know and explore.
The best part about this city is that it's not just for the beach bums but it best suits any kind of traveler. It has everything that a tourist destination needs. It has hill stations, stunning waterfalls, and mountains for trekkers, picturesque beaches for beach bums, pilgrim places for spiritual persons, and historic places too.
It has pleasant hotels and resorts to stay in. The city has the best food options and shopping malls. What else does one need!!
So now let's get ahead and know about the scenic beauties of this amazing city.
How can one reach this place?
Visakhapatnam is well connected with most of the cities through Rail, Road, and Airways. So travelers can reach this place with their preferred mode of transport.
By Air: The nearest airport to Visakhapatnam is Visakhapatnam International Airport. It is about 8kms away from the city center. Airport Taxis, Ola cabs, autos, and buses are readily available at the Airport.
By Rail: It has a railway station named Visakhapatnam Junction. It's about 12 km away from the city center. Almost all the major cities and towns are connected.
By Road: It is well connected with several major cities and towns via road as well. Several State and Private buses often run from major cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and from small towns as well.
One can go in their own vehicle too.
This city has a tropical climate and the Best months to plan a trip to this place is from November to March. Avoid summer if you don't want to bear the heat. Otherwise, it's good at any time of the year.
Famous places to watch in Visakhapatnam
1. RK Beach:
RamaKrishna beach also known as "RK beach," is the most famous beach. It is named after Ramakrishna Mission which lies on the other side of the beach.
Famous attractions like Victory at Sea War Memorial, Kali Temple, Visakha Museum, Aircraft Museum, Submarine Museum, Matsya Darshini, and a park are there right at the beach.
So make sure you go at least to a few of these places. It's worth a visit.
2. Kailasagiri:
Kailasagiri is another famous tourist attraction. People often visit this hilltop park. The statue of Lord Shiva and Parvati, which stands at 40 feet, is a major attraction here.
There is a toy train ride, cable car ride/ropeway and viewpoint are other things to do. One can view the whole city from the top.
3. Vuda Park:
Vuda Park, close to Rk beach, is another popular tourist attraction. Best for kids as there will be many rides, fountain shows, fishes, and much more. It's one of the nicest places in the city.
4. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park:
It's like any other zoo, vast and different kinds of animals and birds are there. This place is best for a picnic kind with friends and family.
5. Rushikonda Beach:
The best beach, I would say. APTDC maintains it well. This beach is famous for water sports.
Gazing at the emerald color water and the beautiful scenic view around takes away all your stress.
Best place to relax and refresh. A must-visit on your trip.
6. Tenneti Park:
I would just say simply go, feel and enjoy the beauty of nature. Well-maintained park and I personally feel very calm here.
One can enjoy the sea view from the top and the picturesque landscape around brings you peace.
7. Jagadamba Area:
It's a shopping area. From malls to roadside vendors, you find every kind of store here.
One can spend a jolly day roaming here on the streets, have food, watch a movie and go back home.
8. Sea Port:
Vizag seaport is one of the 13 major ports in India. Outsiders are not allowed here and it's full of complete security. One can have a better view from Rosehill.
9. Rosehill Church
10. Thotlakonda and Kambalakonda
Famous temples in the city are Simhachalam Temple(Varaha Narasimha Swami Temple), Sampath Vinayagar Temple, Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, and Satyanarayana swami temple at KGH.
These 15 places are right within the city. Now let's get ahead and see the nearest places you can visit when you plan a trip to Visakhapatnam.
Nearest Places to Visakhapatnam
1. Araku:
Araku is a hill station at a distance of 120 km from Visakhapatnam. This is the most famous tourist destination.
It has many tourist attractions like Borra Caves, Katiki waterfalls, Tribal Museum, and so on. The best time to visit this place is from November - February.
2. Lambasingi:
Lambasingi, often referred to as Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh, is covered with hills and a picturesque landscape.
The best time to visit this place is during November - February. Be there by 5 am to witness the beauty of this scenic place.
To know more about Araku & Lambasingi, refer to my other article wherein I described about everything from food to stay, things to do there, how one can reach there in detail.
3. Yarada Beach:
One of my favorite beaches and a must-visit on your trip. This beach is one of a kind wherein you have to drive up the mountain to reach the beach.
The stunning views and the calmness here take you to another world.
4. Gangavaram Beach:
It is one of the most beautiful beaches with picturesque views, but people are not allowed to at the moment.
5. Bheemili Beach:
It is an hour drive from the city center and just 16 km from Rushikonda. Since it is a bit far off from the city, the beach is comparatively less crowded.
One can have beautiful views and enjoy their weekend here.
Check out my other article to know more about the beaches here in brief.
Things to do in Visakhapatnam
Take a walk on the beautiful beaches. One can relax and have good quality time with friends and family.
Take a toy train ride at Kailasagiri and a cable car line from there to see the city's beauty from the top.
Water Sports at Rushikonda Beach.
Best time to go out is in the evening to see the beauty and the roads look amazing with malls, lights and all the chaos. The sunset and the cool breeze take you away into a peaceful world.
In short, to me, VIZAG IS LOVE!!
Hotels to stay
1. Novotel
2. Radisson
3. The Park
4. Meghalaya
5. Daspalla
6. Fairfield by Marriott
7. The Gateway Hotel
8. Green Park
9. Dolphin Hotel
10. Four Points by Sheraton
11. Ambica Sea Green
12. Sunray Resorts
13. WelcomHotel by ITC
14. Hotel Akshaya
15. Royal Fort
16. Haritha Beach Resort
17. Sai Priya Beach Resort
18. Palm Beach Hotel
These are some of the best and most famous places to stay. The order of the hotel's list is not based on any feature. All are good, so you can choose whichever you like and as per your budget.
P.S: Visakhapatnam is different from Vijayawada. Please don't get confused and be careful while booking your tickets.
I hope the information provided in this article brings you joy and the vibe to travel.
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