General Information
Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as it was often called, is the best tourism
destination in Andhra Pradesh. From Lakes to cool Beaches, from beautiful
Hill Ranges to Caves and Valleys, Visakhapatnam has them all
State Name
Andhra Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Coimbatore >> 227km, Rameshwara >> 173km, Kanyakumari >>
253km, Tekkadi >> 137km, Courtalam >> 160km, Kodaikkanal >
121km
Weather Climate
Summer- Max.39, Min.28; Winter- Max.29, min.19.
Also Known As
Vizag
Population
7 million
Religions (Major Religion)
Hindus, Christians, Muslims
Language
Telugu, Hindi, English
Cuisine
Gongura with green peas, Arbi ke patte ka salan, PESSARATU, COCONUT CHUTNEY
Restaurants
HOTEL GREEN PARK, GRAND BAY SHERATON, Vishakhapatnam
Temples
The Simhachalam Temple, many Buddhist Shrines, on Simhachalam Temple,
temples in Vizag
Monuments
Visakha Museum and the Submarine Museum
Other Attractions
Araku Valley, Kailasa Giri , Borra Caves, The R K Beach, Keertana Vanamu
Beach resort, Lawson's Bay, Dolphin's nose
Wildlife
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Excursions
Araku Valley- 120 kms, Arasavalli- 110 kms, Bheemunipatnam- 29 kms, , kms,
, Kakinad- 165 kms, Koraput- 198 kms, Rajamundhry- 199 kms, Simhachalam- 16
kms, VVizianagaram- 60 kms, Bavikonda(10 kms) Salihundam (116 kms)
Area
2973190 sq km
Shopping
Jagadamba Centre, 'Japan Gifts', 'Singapore Plaza' and 'Paris Corner',
Shopping complex, sector - I, Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam. Shopping complex,
Sector - VIII, ... Shopping Complex, XI, Steel Plant, Visakhapatnam
Things To Buy
handicraft items,
Airport
Vishakhapatnam Airport
Rail Road
Vishakhapatnam Railway station
Entertainment
beaches, cinema halls
Best Season
October to February