Visakhapatnam – The jewel of the East Coast
Snuggled between the Bay of Bengal and the Eastern Ghats, Visakhapatnam is the commercial and industrial epicentre of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Vizag, it is the only natural harbour on the eastern coast and has the oldest shipyard in the country. The city is home to many industries such as petrochemical, oil refinery, fertilizer, steel and shipping. Further, Visakhapatnam serves as the headquarters for the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. The city boasts of several ancient Buddhist relics and pre-historic caves dating back to the 5th century BCE. IndiGo offers Visakhapatnam to Vadodara flight tickets at an affordable price.
Tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam
The major tourist attractions in and around Visakhapatnam include the Borra Caves, Kailasagiri Hill, Simhachalam Temple, INS Kurusura, Araku Valley, Ramakrishna Beach, Bavikonda, Katiki Waterfalls, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Rushikonda Beach, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Bojjannakonda, Thotlakonda and Lingalakonda.
Top things to do in Visakhapatnam
Feel the spiritual ambience at the Simhachalam Temple. Visit Kailasagiri Park and witness the fascinating views of the Eastern Ghats merging into the sea. View the amazing rock formation at Borra Caves. Spend some great time at the beaches like Ramakrishna, Gangavaram, Yarada and Rushikonda. Take a trip to Araku Valley to embrace the pristine nature. Admire the excellence of the Indian Navy at the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum. Visit Lepakshi Handicraft Emporium to buy handicrafts, tribal jewellery, ethnic clothes, Kondapalli toys and souvenirs. The store is managed by the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation.
Airport in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam Airport is located between NAD Cross Road and Gajuwaka. IndiGo operates more than 100 weekly non-stop flights between Visakhapatnam and other major cities in the country. Catch IndiGo’s cheap flights from Visakhapatnam to Vadodara for a relaxing trip.
Airport address: NH 16, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam – 530009 (Andhra Pradesh)
IATA code: VTZ