Visakhapatnam City Guides

During the fifth century BC, the Visakhapatnam region was part of Kalinga territory, which extended to the Godavari River. Relics found in the area also prove the existence of a Buddhist empire in the region. This region was initially known as the epicenter of pilgrims and nowadays the place has become one of the most industrialized cities of India. It is said that it was named after the God Vaishaka of Hindu Mythology.

Visakhapatnam tourism has got many tourist interest places to offer such as Borra Caves, Dolphin's Nose, Kondakarla Ava beach, Araku Valley, Matsyadarshini Aquarium, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary.

Now the city is popularly known as Vizag. It has a huge ship building enclosure along with the head quarters of the Eastern Naval Command. This leading harbor deals with a massive amount of cargo each day. Besides being in the focus of the industrial dealing in southern part of the country, it is still carrying a throwback to ancient India in its assortment of legendary heritage sites.

Ashoka and Krishnadeva Raya are the two famous names among the erstwhile empires of which this city was a part. Once, in the past, it has also been a Dutch colony. Vishakhapatnam Attractions page will help you to find some nice attractions in Vishakhapatnam.

The Visakhapatnam International Airport is located 7 km from the city. It is a domestic airport and has daily flights from Hyderabad and Delhi and also flights from Calcutta and Chennai, but they are less frequent. There are several means to get from the airport to the city. You can take the inter city ‘City Bus’ or get a taxi or and auto from outside the airport. Pre paid taxis and car rentals are also available.

Local transportation is available in the form of buses, cycle rickshaws, autos and taxis. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation operates buses in and around the city. It has express and deluxe buses along with luxury coaches which offer all kinds of amenities to their passengers.

Apart from this, taxis and autos are easily available and cheap car rentals and chauffeur driven cars are also a good way to get around the city. For the more adventurous, bicycle rentals are also available.

Visakhapatnam Quick Facts

State: Andhra Pradesh
Area: 544 km²
Population: 982,904 (2001)
Languages: Telugu, Hindi, English
STD Code: 0891
Weather: Summers 22 - 41°C / Winters 15 - 30°C
Best Season: Oct - Mar
Famous for: Beach

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