Visakhapatnam - The city of destiny
It is the second-largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has the largest shipyard and it is the only city on the east coast which has a natural harbour. After spending a delightful time in this city, head over to Hyderabad for an equally amazing time. Book your Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad flight tickets today!
- Ropeway to Kailasagiri: The ski lift takes you to the top of Kailasagiri and gives mesmerising views of the city. You can also take a cable car or steps to reach the hilltop.
- Rushikonda: You can do activities like water skiing, windsurfing, parasailing and ATV rides among others on the Rushikonda Beach.
Tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam
Ramakrishna Beach: Visakhapatnam is known for its beaches. It has many statues ranging from a gorilla eating ice cream and memorials of freedom fighters among others. You can take a walk along the beach and experience the calmness.
INS Kurusura: It has been converted into a submarine museum. You will get to learn about the life of an Indian submarine crew.
Places to shop in Visakhapatnam
You can visit the Kurupam Market to buy gold and silver. At some shops, you can even get to see the goldsmiths stroking their furnaces.
Best time to visit Visakhapatnam
The best time to visit the city is between October and March. The temperature remains between 15 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees celsius.
Modes of transport in Visakhapatnam
There are various options available to go about in the city. You can go about in auto-rickshaws, bicycles and buses. It totally depends on the distance you want to cover. You can even rent a scooter or a car. You can choose whatever option is economically feasible for you.
Weather in Visakhapatnam
The temperature remains around 30 degrees celsius around the year except for December to February. The summers are from March to mid-July and the temperature varies between 30 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees celsius. In the winter season, the temperature is between 18 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees celsius. During the monsoons, the city remains hot and humid but, in the evenings, and the mornings, a pleasant wind blows from the Bay of Bengal.
Airport in Visakhapatnam
There is only one airport in Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam International Airport. It is just seven kilometres from the city centre. It provides flights to major cities like Delhi and Kolkata. It has a single terminal and is the largest one across Tier-II cities.
Address: NH 16 Opposite, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam
IATA Code: VTZ