VIZAG


                                           vishakhapatanam

Visakhapatnam (also known locally as Vizag) is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh. It has has witnessed the reign of Asoka , Pallava, Cholas and Ganga kings. This city on the east coast began as a small fishing village with just a few hundred people .Today, it has the country's top-ranking major port with a natural harbour, the largest shipbuilding yard and has developed into a progressive, cosmopolitan port city, and bustling industrial and commercial center . Visakhapatnam has got its name as "City Of Destiny".Visakhapatnam is also referred to as a jewel on the Coramandel Coast, Steel city . Vizag also boasts of having a natural harbor
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BEAUTIFUL beaches , vast blue sea, green-capped hills, breathtaking valleys, dense jungles and crystal clear cascades, million-year-old caves, a famous hill temple dating back to the 11th century, ancient Buddhist sites, the only submarine museum of the subcontinent, lush green parks, and salubrious climate - Visakhapatnam has everything to make a perfect tourist destination


Hence vizag is considered to be best place of tourist interest in Andhra Pradesh .

It is sometimes referred to as the "Goa of the east coast." Just like its west coast counterpart, it has beautiful virgin beaches, reddish laterite hillocks, smooth roads and stunning landscape.

Beaches:


More than anything else, Vizag is known for it's beaches. It boasts a number of beaches that are both scenic and uncrowded. A few virgin beaches span along the eastern side of the city and stretch for miles.

                                                                   R.K Beach

Ramakrishna Beach is a long beach which is opened to the metropolitan charms of the town. This is the most popular beach in the sense that, you can find the locals hanging out for fun time. On weekends and holidays, one can see that the entire beach comes alive. One can find number of eatery outlets serving delicacies like Chat, Bhelpuri, corn etc. The view of the beach road is worth watching under the night lights. An aquarium, the Kali temple, Visakha Museum and the Asia’s only Submarine Museum are major attractions of R.K BEACH.

R.k beach is not considered safe for swimming and playing. Avoid go into the waters above the knee level.



                                                  RUSHIKONDA BEACH



Rushikonda is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Visakhapatnam located 11kms away from the city.
This is on the Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam beach road. y Rushi Konda is a hill fully covered with green and thickly plants and trees. A beach close to this hill is Rushikonda beach and is a beautiful one. The attractive feature of this beach is its neat golden sand.This is a best spot for the nature lovers. The water is pure and crystal clear. Rushikonda beach is a wonderful place for swimming,diving,water skiing,wind surfing and water sports.


                                                         Bheemunipatnam

 Bhimili is located at a distance of nearly 30 Kilometers North east of Vishakhapatnam. It’s beautiful beach and invigorating climate coupled with the pleasantness provided by the lush green palm groves adds to its immense attraction .It was the first municipality in Indian mainland, established on 9th February 1861.. It is also the site of the ruins of the east coast's oldest Dutch settlement (17th century). The drive from Visakhapatnam to Bheemli is exhilarating. The cemetery situated in the west of the town speaks of the Dutch who gave their lives here. The unique feature of the cemetery is the depiction of the cause of the death on the grave enlivens the past. The beach road from Vizag to Bhimili is one of the longest and beautiful beach roads in India. The sun-kissed beaches en route make the Car drive as enjoyable as the destination. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the Ghats on one side and the sea on the other. You may stop at different vantage points reroute to Bhimili as each and every spot is worth taking a photograph.

                                     Yarada Beach and Dolphin nose


A spectacular beach which even very few locals are aware of is called the "Yarada" beach. Its a private beach coming under Agrigold plantations This is nearer to the Dolphin nose. The view from Dolphin hill is spectacular. There is Ghat road leading one to the Dolphin hill and Yarada. Though a lovely beach it is not considered safe for swimming and playing. Hence do not go inside the waters above the knee level as a best practice.

                                               ERRAMATTI DIBBALU

(Red sand Hills) is Famous for its naturally formed deep valleys, red sand hills and rolling ravines. You would be amazed at the structures formed by the sand. This is an ideal spot of taking photographs and lot of film shootings have been done here.

                                                           KAILASHGIRI

Known as Thomas' Folly in the The colonial Era, Kailasagiri is situated at an altitude of 360 ft. a A charming hillock on the sea front bordering a small valley within the city. A ride on to this hill gives you a spectacular view of the sea, RK.Beach and Rushikonda Beach on right and left hand side. The magnificent statues of Shiva- Parvathi are illuminated at night and is worth seeing. Waterfall emanating from the statue is symbolic of the descent of the river Ganga. The local tale says that there was an ancient Shiva temple on the hill and it became popular as thousands of devotees started visiting the shrine regularly. So the hill was named after the deity.

The Shanku Chakra Naama which symbolizes the image of Lord Vishnu in its pristine form, fully lighted at night is visible from most parts of the city. The park gives an enchanting view of the sea, beaches, lush green forests and the bustling city.

The titanic view point on the Kailashgiri hill offers panoramic view of the Bay Of Bengal as well as the City and the Eastern Ghats. Front Elevation looking Like ship and resembling The "Titanic" this one of the prime attractions of Kalashgiri.

Ropeway: A Ropeway that takes people from the foot to the top and back is an added attraction to this wonderful place. Sitting in the Cable Car you can have some of the magnificent views of the town and the Bay for you. The Rope have become the favorite for children as well as adults which thrills and tickles like anything.