VISAKHAPATNAM (City of destiny)

Visakhapatnam is a major tourist destination. It is particularly known for its beaches. It has been selected as one of the Indian cities under the Smart Cities Plan to be built as a smart city. It is Andhra Pradesh’s largest metropolis and seventh largest in India.

INTERESTING FACTS

• The third-largest city in Eastern Coastal India
• Asia’s first submarine museum opened here.
• The only city of India with 2 major ports (Vizag port and the Gangavaram port).
• Buddhist relics found in the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex
• Alluri Seeta Rama Raju is from Visakhapatnam region.
• India’s first Naval Base was established here
• India’s first Nuclear Submarine INS Arihant was constructed here
• India’s first rare earth minerals extraction plant is located at Atchutapuram of Visakhapatnam district.
• One of our biggest claim to fame is Vizag Steel, a groundbreaking Navaratna of India.
• Visakhapatnam has three harbours. An outer harbour, an inner harbour and a fishing harbour.

Places to visit:

Rama Krishna Beach, INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, Simhachalam Temple, Kailasagiri Park, Araku Valley, Borra Caves, Rushikonda Beach, Yarada Beach, Dolphin's Nose, VUDA Park, Tenneti Beach Park, Bheemli Beach, Bavikonda Ancient Buddhist Monastery, Katiki Falls, City Central Park, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kali Temple, ISKCON Temple, TU 142 Aircraft Museum and a few other attractive places.

Amazing spots in Visakhapatnam

1. Araku Valley

"Go where you feel most alive"

Maybe you'd like to call it heaven? India is so rich in its natural beauty. Beauty that's real and authentic. This place is so attractive, it gives peace of mind to a sedentary soul. A person can enjoy the simple pleasures of his life. There you can find great clay roof houses, bamboo pig, and much more. It's the best place to travel.

2. Kailasagiri Hill

"You are where God wants you to be at this very moment"

The statue of Lord Siva Parvathi looks beautiful and is a big attraction of the Kailasa hills. The hilltop has a number of wonderful attractions, such as Titanic View, Shanku-Chakra, and the floral clock is also part of the attraction, and it was one of the largest in India as it was made 10 feet in diameter. 

3. Lambasingi 

"When nature be at it's best you can't stop loving it"

The place is full of a variety of wildlife, flora and fauna. It's the path to peace, and chaos always resides in you. A place we can't seem to forget. One of the best places to watch stars and campaign. The beauty of Lambasingi is mesmerizing.

4. R.K. Beach

"May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your shoes"

Beach makes the city look much better. People love to call RK Beach "Goa of the East." This place will add a little more elegance to your smile. Give yourself time to get away and relax on the beach. After a visit to the beach, it's hard to believe that we're living in a material world.

5. Ross Hill

" There is always a door open for you" 

Vizag is full of hidden gems. This place is meant for relaxation. There is a church, a temple, and a Dargah on different points of the hills. It has a channel that connects the sea to the harbour. 

6. Simhachalam Temple

"Positive vibes only"

Lord's location Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy Lakshmi. It is Andhra Pradesh's first green temple in the State. A precipitous 1,000-step climb leads one to the stunning Simhachalam temple. Its architecture is a blend of the Orissan, Chalukyas and Cholas styles.