Visakhapatnam – A jewel in the East Coast
The coastal city of Visakhapatnam is the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The only natural harbour on the east coast of India is the coastline of Visakhapatnam. The place holds great importance for being the major ship building centre of India. The history of the city dates back to 6th Century BCE, and it has been ruled by powerful dynasties like the Kalinga Empire, Chola’s, Vijayanagara Empire and the Mughal’s. Visakhapatnam enjoys tropical coastal weather. The city is a joy for visitors and offers beautiful beaches, rich cultural history and an amazing range of lip smacking Andhra cuisine.
Tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam
There are a number of beautiful beaches to visit when in Visakhapatnam. The Rushikonda beach and Rama Krishna beach are the most popular beaches. You can also enjoy the serene low lying hills of the Eastern Ghats if you visit Kailasagiri and Simhachalam temple. Some other popular tourist spots include Borra Caves, Dolphin’s Nose lighthouse and Kambalakonda Eco Park.
Things to do in Visakhapatnam
Araku valley which is situated very close to the city is an amazing trekking spot surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant waterfalls. Visakhapatnam is renowned for artisans, goldsmiths and silversmiths. You can take a break from sightseeing and indulge in shopping for some unique gold and silver work. You can also shop for indigenous tribal handicrafts in and around the city. Satiate your taste buds with the Andhra style of South Indian cuisine when visiting the city.
Airport in Visakhapatnam
The Visakhapatnam Airport is a single terminal airport where IndiGo operates more than 100 daily flights. It is located only 7 km away from the city centre, thus travelling to or from the airport is not a tedious journey.
- Airport Address: NH 45, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530009.
- Airport IATA: VTZ