Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam


Visakhapatnam (or Vizag) is a port city in Andhra Pradesh and is often known as "The Jewel of the East Coast". It is located on the southeast coast of Bay of Bengal and is surrounded by the Eastern Ghats on the north and the west. Historically, the city was named after Vishaka, the God of Valor. under the rule of King Ashoka, the city was a part pf the Kalinga Kingdom. Later, it came under the rule of the Andhra Kings of Vengi. Then it was ruled by the Pallava, the Chola and the Ganga dynasties. It was in the 15th century that the city became a part of the Vijayanagara Empire.the city has developed into an economic hub. Once a small fishing village, it has now turned into one of the most promising industrial hubs in south India. It comprises all the important sectors of the economy such as pharma, IT, fishing, import and export. As fishing is the main occupation of the people, the presence of an international port has resulted in an increase in trade and commerce in the city.

Visakhapatnam was the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh and a major sea port of India. However, with the recently announced Telangana State, Vishakhapatnam will now be the climate is tropical and humidity is high throughout the year. The city has all the necessary attractions and resources to make it one of the top tourist destinations in India. Its various beaches, hilltops and a wildlife sanctuary attract a major tourist crowd. The place is the major port of the Indian National Army and is the deepest ports of India. There are various valleys like the Araku Valley, which is a picturesque location for picnics and is a hill station that has some really great trekking hotspots. The various beaches like Yarada and Rishikonda are situated in some of most picturesque locations and are relatively clean and are frequented by many tourists.



Visakhapatnam, better known as Vizag is a port city and a gem of South India. Visakhapatnam can check all columns in your list with a rich flora and fauna, sceneries around beaches made up of small hills, religious and cultural significance as well as a dynamic past. You can witness experiences of all types from bird watching, to enjoying a dynamic natural terrain, churches, temples and so on. It has beaches along the Bay of Bengal, only made more picturesque by the surrounding vegetation. Ot



Best Time To Visit


September to march is the best time to visit as most of the religious festivals like Visakha Utsav are celebrated from October- December.

How To Reach


By Air

Vishakhapatnam airport is well networked with many major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. The airport is almost 16 km from the core are of the city.

By Train

Visakhapatnam is a principal junction on the Chennai-Kolkata rail track, which is commercially important.

Shopping


Shopping in Visakhapatnam might prove to be a great fun and people may check out for a shopping centre like Jagadamba Centre, Dabagardens and Dwarkanagar for a variety of products. If someone is looking for Exclusive Handicrafts Shopping Centers, he can go for the best shopping at Khadhi Grammena Udyog, Lepakshi, Eastern Art Museum and Girijan Co-operative Society. The tourists can opt for Narayanpet, Pochampalli and Kalamkari printed fabrics and wall hangings from these shopping outlets. The



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