Colombo to Visakhapatnam Flights

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What is Visakhapatnam best known for?

Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is a port city of Andhra Pradesh. A densely populated city in perfect harmony, Visakhapatnam is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The city, also known as "The Jewel City of the East Coast" and "City of Destiny", was ranked eighth among the top 20 cities on the list to be built as Smart City. The third-largest city on the east coast of India, except Chennai and Kolkata, the city is the centre of numerous financial activities. The presence of the defence and other public sector offices makes the city a global one. The city population has exceeded 2 million marks in less than 10 years, hence the name 'predictive city'.

The city is home to the world's first shipping port. It is also the Eastern Naval Base Command Maritime with headquarters in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. INS Kursura was one of the first four navies purchased by the Indian navy in 1969, playing a major role in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. After being suspended in 2001, it became South Africa's first and second maritime museum. India's first nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, was also built in Vizag. In addition to being a naval base and a smart city, Visakhapatnam also has a lot of natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts domestic and foreign tourists.

Best places to visit in Visakhapatnam

• Yarada Beach: Surrounded by the waters of the Bay of Bengal on one side and lush green hills on the other three sides, it is a must-visit place in Visakhapatnam.
• Dolphin Hill: It is one of the best places to witness panoramic views of the landscape of Visakhapatnam.
• Rushikonda beach: It is very well known for its emerald green waters. Often it is called the Jewel of the East.
• Araku Tribal Museum: It is one of the best places to absorb the culture of the city.
• Kailasagiri: Kailasagiri is a famous hill station located at an altitude of 360 feet in the centre of Vizag which is famous for its huge sculptures of Shiva and Parvati.
• Borra Cave: It is considered one of the largest caves in the country discovered in 1807. Borra Cave is made of karstic limestone.
• Submarine Museum: The museum is located on Rushikonda Beach and one can see a submarine named INS Kurusura in this museum.
• Matsyadarshini Aquarium: In this aquarium, fishes of countless species of seawater (saltwater) and freshwater marine species have been preserved.

Airport in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam airport initially began operating only a single flight a day back in the 1980s. The original runway measured 6000 ft.

• Airport address: Visakhapatnam International Airport, NH-16, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• IATA code: VTZ

The Colombo to Visakhapatnam flight route

The flights operated by IndiGo on the Colombo to Visakhapatnam route can be checked out on the official website of IndiGo. You can also download the IndiGo mobile app and make the bookings for Colombo to Visakhapatnam flight tickets and flights to visakhapatnam on the go.

What are the benefits of booking flights with IndiGo?

Keeping customer satisfaction on the topmost priority, IndiGo offers a variety of services in the form of 6E Add-ons to make the most out of your IndiGo flight experience.

• Seat Plus: Seat Plus servicelets you choose the aisle seat, window seat or a seat with extra legroom for extra comfort.
• IndiGo Promise: IndiGo Promise protects you against flight cancellations and delays.
• 6E Snacks Combo: With this one can easily pre-book favourite meals to enjoy it onboard.

All about Colombo

The largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo. Colombo is a magnificent city with a combination of modern life, colonial buildings and ruins. Due to its large harbour and its position on the East-West maritime trade routes Colombo was very popular among the ancient merchants 2000 years ago. Colombo has many Sri Lankan company offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous landmarks in Colombo include the National Museum, the World Trade Center, ViharaMahaDevi Park and Galle Face Green. The name ‘Colombo'’, first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed to be derived from the ancient Sinhalese word Kolon thota, meaning "port on the Kelani River'.

It has also been suggested that the name be derived from the Sinhalese word Kola-amba-thota which means "Port with mango trees with leaves". However, it is also possible that the Portuguese named the city after Christopher Columbus. Colombo's temperate climate is year-round with an average of about 31 degrees. Colombo is a multicultural city. Colombo's population is made up of many ethnic groups, particularly the Sinhalese, the Moors, and the Tamil. There are also small communities of people of Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Malay, and Indian descent living in the city, as well as many Europeans. Colombo is the most populous city in Sri Lanka.

Have a look at some of the best places in Colombo

• Top beaches: Hikkaduwa Beach, Negombo Beach, Kalpitiya Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Bentota Beach
• Heritage monuments: War Memorial, Gafoor Building
• Religious sites: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sita Temple, Nallur Kovil
• Shopping hubs: Colombo City Center Mall, Arcade Independence Square, Marino Mall
• Parks and gardens: Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Crow Island Beach Park
• Food: Graze Kitchen, FLOW Restaurant, The Lagoon

Airport in Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport, popularly known as Colombo International Airport, is the primary airport that serves the island country of Sri Lanka. It is 32.5 km away from the main city of Colombo. It has three terminals for cargo, international and domestic passenger traffic respectively.

• Airport address- Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
• IATA code- CMB

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