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Visakhapatnam or Vizag is a port city of Andhra Pradesh,
located on the eastern coast of India. The city nestled
amidst the Eastern Ghats Hill ranges, overlooking the Bay of
Bengal on the East. Visakhapatnam is located 650 Kms
north-east of the Capital city, Hyderabad. Jewelled with a
natural harbour and unspoilt beaches, the city is matchless
in its beauty and landscape. The long stretches of
beaches on one side of the city and lush green hills on
the other side has made the city, a Tourist Haven. |
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The tourist
destination equally attracts the Buddhist pilgrims, the
fun-lovers and adventure-seekers. According to legend Visakhapatnam got its name from a temple deity Visakha (God
of Valour). A Hindu King built a monument in the 11th
Century on his way to Banaras. The monument was washed away
by the sea, but the name and the town remain. Visakhapatnam
became famous as Vizag, from a little fishing village in the
previous century. Apart from a tourist destination the city
is primarily an industrial city. The city has one of the
largest ports in the country and it houses largest ship
building yard. Vizag is the headquarters of Eastern Naval
Command and has industries like Coromandel Fertilizers,
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and a big Steel Plant.
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Attractons at Visakhapatnam :
Kailasagiri Hills and Park -
A beautiful hill
situated at the sea coast, Kailasagiri Hill can be
considered as a gift of nature. On the hilltop a
beautiful park have been developed in an area of
50acres. This lush green park situated in a serene
atmosphere offers the panoramic sea view. The park has a
Musical Fountain, boating facility and a Skating Rink.
In addition the Park has a well-equipped gymnasium and
facilities of horse and camel riding.
Ramakrishna Mission Beach -
Ramakrishna Mission
Beach is an excellent place for leisurely activities. A
Kali Temple stands closer to the beach. The Aquarium and
Visakha Museum are other attractions here.
Lawson's Bay Beach -
Lawson'sBay Beach has
several beaches and it is a nice place for swimming and
surfing. One can bathe in crystal clear waters of the Bay,
which has proven to be the safest areas to bathe.
Dolphin's Nose - The 174 meters high huge rock,358
meters above sea level, is a famous landmark in Vizag.
Dolphin's Nose isa massive rocky structure, resembles the
dolphin. The rock forms a headland,on which a light house
has been formed. The beam of lighthouse can be seen 65Km
out at sea.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park - The Zoo spreads
over an area of 450 acres houses exotic species of animals
and birds. Half of the park is functioning as a deer park,
while the other half provides shelter to around 300 types
of specimens. A large enclosure in the park forms the
Crocodile Park.
Excursions :
Sankaram -
The famous Buddhist monuments are
situated on the two hillocks near the village called
Sankaram. A rock cut temple stands on the eastern side
of the hills, which houses several Buddhist sculptures
and a life-size statue of Buddha.
Mudasarlova -
Located at a distance of 10 Kms
from the city, Mudasarlova is a valley surrounded by
hills. The valley has a lake that supplies drinking
water to the city. The lake is a nice picnic spot.
Etikoppaka - Situated 20 kilometers south of
Yellamanchili, Etikoppaka lies on the bank of river
Varaha. Etikoppaka is popular for the toys made with the
Ankudu wood.
Rushikonda Beach -Thebeach,
eight Kms from the city, is famous for its clean golden
sand.Rushikonda is a beautiful place for swimming, water
sports and wind surfing.
Bheemunipatnam Beach - The beach is situated at the
mouth of Gosthani river. It is located at a distance of 24
Kms from Visakhapatnam. The beach forms ideal for swimming
and water sports.
Simhachalam - Simhachalam (Hill of the Lion) is a
famous pilgrimage place, lies 16 Kms away from Visakhapatnam.
Sri Varaha Lakshminarasimha temple is situated here, which
is considered as one of the best-sculpted shrines in Andhra
Pradesh.
Appikonda - Appikonda also known as Kapilakonda,lies
at a distance of 18 Kms from Visakhapatnam. A Siva temple
with a lifesize statue of a bull stands here. The Siva
temple has the inscriptions of the 12th Century AD.
Accessibility :
Visakhapatnam is well connected with Air, Rail and Road
link.
» Air - Visakhapatnam is connected with Hyderabad,
Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneshwar. Indian
Airlines offer daily flights to Hyderabad and five times a
week to Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata. Jet Airways and Air
Sahara also operate regular flights from Visakhaptnam to
some of the important cities of the country.
» Rail : Visakhapatnam Railway station falls on
Chennai-Kolkata rail line. The port city is well connected
by rail with New Delhi (1861 Kms), Chennai (799 Kms),
Kolkata (879 Kms)and Hyderabad (650Kms) etc.
» Road - Visakhapatnam is connected by good motorable
road with some cities, the distance of major places from the
cityare Hyderabad (650 Kms), Vijayawada (350 Kms), Araku
Valley (120 Kms), Arasavalli (110 Kms), Bheemunipatnam (29
Kms), Bhubaneshwar (426 Kms), Kolkata (879 Kms), Cuttack
(444 Kms), Jagdalpur (304 Kms), Kakinada (165Kms), Koraput
(198 Kms), Chennai (799 Kms), Tirupati (746 Kms) and
Warangal-(619 Kms). |
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