Top Tourist Places To Visit in Visakhapatnam

Top Tourist Places To Visit in Visakhapatnam

  • Visakhapatnam
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • India
  • Language

    Telugu is the official language of Vishakhapatnam. However, being a cosmopolitan city, there are many people who communicate in Hindi and English.

  • Calling Code

    0891

  • Best Time To Visit

    Going by the temperature, November to February is the best time to visit this place.

  • Area

    544 km2

  • Main Languages
    Telugu, Hindi and English.
  • Population

    With 875,199 males and 855,121 females, the population of Visakhapatnam in 2011 was 1,730,320

  • Temperature
    Summer - Max : 39. Min : 28.
    Winter - Max : 29. Min : 19.

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Visakhapatnam Overview

Visakhapatnam is the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is commonly called Vizag. With Bay of Bengal on its eastern borders, this coastal city is an important port for trade through India. The only natural harbour of India is located here. It has been titled The Jewel of the East Coast and the City of Destiny. Along with capital Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam is also an important commercial hub of the state. The headquarters of Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is set up here.

There are two theories as to how the city got its name. Some believe that the city is named after Sri Vishaka Varma, who was the second most important gopi amongst the eight. And that an Andhra king, built a temple to honour his family deity Viśakha, which is now under water. Another set believes that it was named after Buddhist disciple Visakha.


Climate and Geography

The city of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, lies at 17.6883° N latitude, and 83.2186° E longitude. It touches the Bay of Bengal Sea on its eastern borders and has the beautiful Eastern Ghats in the interior.

Being situated on a coast, the city experiences less variation in temperature. It has a tropical climate with high humidity throughout the year. May records the highest temperatures while January is the coolest month.

Suitable Visiting Seasons ( months) : October to April.

Transportation

The city airport has connectivity to Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupati, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Kochi and Indore. Thrice a week there are also international flights available for Singapore and Dubai. The city lies on the Kolkata-Chennai main railway line and receives frequent express and passenger trains from all the major cities. For road journeys, Vishakhapatnam is connected via Bhubaneswar and Vijayawada to NH-5.

For getting around the city, local transports like buses and rickshaws are available. Tourists can also hire cabs on daily or per-day basis.


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Frequently Asked Questions
  • How many days should I plan for a Visakhapatnam trip?
    3-4 days.
  • What is the nearest major airport or train station for Visakhapatnam?
    Visakhapatnam International Airport and Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
  • What are the primary transportation options for reaching Visakhapatnam?
    Flights, trains, and buses.
  • Are there any special events or festivals in Visakhapatnam?
    Visakha Utsav, Simhachalam Rathotsavam, and Visakha Museum Festival.
  • What are the top tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam?
    Kailasagiri, Rushikonda Beach, Araku Valley, Borra Caves, and Ramakrishna Beach.
  • What are some must-try local dishes and restaurants in Visakhapatnam?
    Biryani, seafood at Coastal Bay, Daspalla Executive Court, and Taj Banjara.
  • What types of accommodations are available in Visakhapatnam?
    Hotels, resorts, guesthouses.
  • Are there any public transportation available in Visakhapatnam?
    Yes, buses and auto-rickshaws.
  • What are the transportation options available in Visakhapatnam?
    Buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws.
  • What is the primary language spoken in Visakhapatnam?
    Telugu.
  • What is the best time to visit Visakhapatnam?
    October to March.
  • What activities can be done in Visakhapatnam?
    Beach hopping, boating at Kali Temple, exploring Araku Valley, visiting Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, and shopping at Jagadamba Center.
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