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Telugu, Hindi and English |
| Population |
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Approximately 20 Lakhs |
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78.33 sq km |
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:: About Vishakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a bustling industrial and naval port and is Andhra’s Jewel on the Bay of Bengal with the nation’s largest ship - building yard, the longest metalled beach and the world's highest broad gauge railway track. It also has a giant steel plant and a large fertilizer factory. It is rich in agriculture and has vast deposits of minerals. |
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:: Attraction In and Around
 | Sankaram
Situated about 40 kms. from Vishakhapatnam sankaram village is of archaeological interest and has many Buddhist relics, including a life - size statue of Buddha. |
| Bavikonda
About 15 kms. from Vishakhapatnam town along the beach road leading to Bheemunipatnam (Bhimli) is the hill acquiring the name Bavikonda due to the existence of wells on the hill to collect rainwater for drinking purpose. It is also considered to be one of the oldest and sacred Buddhist centres in Asia. |
| Salihundam
Once known as Salivatika, meaning rice emporium, this little village is situated on the south bank of river Vamsadhara in Srikakulam district. But many called it Salyapetika meaning box of bones or relics as many monuments and images belonging to the later Buddhist period were found. |
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:: Getting in, Around & Away
| AIR : | Vishakhapatnam airport located about 16 kms. from the city centre is well connected by air with all major metros like Hyderabad, Chennai, Calcutta and Mumbai. |
| RAIL : | Visakhapatnam is well connected with all important cities of India by rail through the Visakhapatnam railway junction. It is the center point for the trains going between Chennai & Howra and Howra & Secunderabad. |
| BUS : | National Highway No.5 (Howrah to Chennai) passes through Visakhaptnam. The APSRTC runs buses, connecting major cities to Visakhaptnam and the cities in the neighbouring states. |
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:: When to Visit
| BEST TIME TO VISIT : |
October to April |
| TEMPERATURE (in celcius): |
Summer - Max: 39 Min: 28
Winter - Max: 29 Min: 19
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Located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, Vishakhapatnam has a typical coastal climate.
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:: Tourist Information Center
Reginal Tourist information Bureau
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh,
Hotel Apsara Arcade, Vishakapatnam- 24
Tel.63016.
2. A.P. Tourism Transport Unit
Shop No.8, R.T.C. Complex,
Visakhapatnam - 530 020
Phone: 546 446
Tourist Information Officer
Regional Tourist Information Bureau
"VUDA" Building, Siripuram,
Visakhapatnam - 530003.
Ph: 0891 –754716
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