:: Visakhapatnam - The City of Destiny

Vizag sure makes for a delightful excursion.
The most outstanding feature of Visakahapatnam is its beaches. Better known as Vizag Visakahapatnam, the port city is jewel on the eastern coast of India. The city is harmonius blend of the magical past and the bustling present with a breathtaking panorama of golden beaches, lush green fields, verdant valleys and splendid monuments from a historically rich heritage. Matcheless in beauty and land scape, Visakhapatnam derives its name from visakha- the God of valour. Once a small fishing village, it is today a beautiful and flourishing port city. The city has emerged as a thriving tourist destination as it is endowed with beautiful beaches, stunning scenic landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. The kailasa Hill, the Pourpalam Hill and the Yarada Hill form an excellent backdrop and enhance the charm of this beautiful port city. Maharajahs and rich rulers, seafarers and maritime warriors priests, philosophers and even pirates have left their mark on this beach paradise on the Coromandel Coast. After independence, the town emerged as an industrial center with a steel plant, an oil refinery, a fertilizer factory and more. It also has the country’s largest ship building yard.

Popular Tourist Destinations: Lawsons Bay, Ramakrishna Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Borra Caves, Araku Valley, Dolphines Nose, Kailasagiri, Sri Venkateswar Swami Konda, Darga Konda, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Simhachalam Temple, St. Perters Church, Bheemunipatnam, Viskha Museum, Victory Memorial.