Description

Visakhapatnam is the largest city of Andhra Pradesh. It is more popularly called Vizag and is one of the major tourist destinations of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam is a beach city that is situated at the lap of Bay of Bengal. Visakhapatnam is primarily an industrial city but the beautiful hill ranges, caves, valleys, temples, lake and sea beaches make it highly appealing to the eyes of tourists from all over the world. There are also many tourist spots that represent the heritage, culture and traditions.
Visakhapatnam is rich in history too and you can peek into the bygone days.
Health-tourism is also a fast developing industry here. Visakhapatnam is variously called as Jewel on the Coromandel Coast, Steel City, and the City of Destiny.

Duration

Distance: 890km from Kolkata.
Time: 16hr from Kolkata to Visakhapatnam Station, 1hr 45min from Kolkata Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport.

Best Time to Visit

Visakhapatnam is unbearable during the summer months because of hot and humid climate.
Monsoon too sees heavy rainfall here.
Winter is the ideal time to be in Vizag because of pleasant and comfortable weather.

Hotel Range

1500/- to 6000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

You must not miss the Submarine Museum, Dolphin's Nose, Kailashgiri Hills, Thotlakonda, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Tribes India, Simachalam Temple, Ramkrishna Beach, MatsyaDarshini, etc.
You may also indulge in adventurous activities like rope-way ride at Kailashgiri Hills, water skiing, parasailing, jet skiing, ATV rides at Rushikoda Beach.
Visit the beautiful church at the charming Ross Hill. Also, experience the eerie charm at the Dutch cemetery.
Do try Andhra style curries and delicious sea food cuisine. Also, do not miss out the Andhra style BhelPuri by the sea beach as you sip on fresh coconut water from the other hand.