Visakhapatnam is also known as Vizag is 14th largest city of India. Vizag is in the state Andhra Pradesh. Vizag has tropical wet and dry climate. Most spoken language by the native speakers is Telugu, but they can speak and understand English too.
HOW TO REACH VIZAG?
One can reach to Vizag either by Train or by flight.
Fastest Train takes apx 28 hours to reach vizag station from Mumbai(LTT)( train costs around INR 1700 3rd AC) and can also reach to Vizag via Hyderabad( get down at Begampet and take a local train to secunderabad and then take a train for Vizag),so that you can visit to Charminar and have a irani chai and osmania,oats biscuits at Nimrah bakery near Charminar😋
Flight takes apx 2 hours to reach Vizag airport from Mumbai (Jet Airways costs around INR 7000 to 8000).Once you reached to airport you can book a cab (ola/uber) to reach Vizag city. Ramnagar is best area to stay in Vizag (its 1.5 kms away from railway station).
PLACES TO VISIT :
1. R.K BEACH (Ramakrishna Beach):
Most sought after beaches in Vizag.Its 4.5 kms away from Ramnagar.The beach is very clean and having a statue of Mermaid in front of beach.Beside to beach there's a garden for children. Beautiful garden having huge statue of baby girl and also statues of a shell and a fisherman in his boat,and can also enjoy the sea view from garden and beside to this garden there's a small rock garden, having small rock sculptures.
2.KAILASAGIRI HILL:
A hill station gives you a picturesque view of Ramakrishna beach and Rishikonda beach.you can take a cab to reach Kailasagiri hill.When you entered to Kailasagiri there's a Titanic point,one can enjoy the sea view from top.
Train ride is available(fare: INR70 for adults non AC).Train takes a ride around the hill.
But you can enjoy more by walking. Kailasagiri having huge sculptures of god Shiva and goddess Parvathi. Also have a Rock Garden consists of various sculptures. On hill small restaurants are available if you feel hungry and dehydrated.
3.INDIRA GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK:
It is located on coastal hills in between national highway 5 and beach road.Whenever you visit this zoological park make sure you have cash for tickets(as they don't accept card payments) and come before 4 pm.(Ticket counter closes after 4 pm).There are apx 600 animals in the zoological park.Some species are rare.
4.SUBMARINE MUSEUM (INS KURSURA S20):
It is on the R.K beach road. 0.8 meters from R.K Beach,walking distance from beach. While walking you can see huge statues of dinosaurs, mermaids and roadside gardens.Ticket is about 70 INR.
There is guide to explain history and different compartments of submarines.Guide provides information in English, Hindi,and Telugu.
5.TU 142 AIRCRAFT MUSEUM:
Its exactly opposite to Submarine Museum.Ticket is INR 70 for adults.You can see various parts and equipments of aircraft placed inside the museum. Equipments like sonobuoys,missile,engine,survival kit etc.are displayed with the details.
6. MATSYADARSHINI AQUARIUM:
It is also located on R.K Beach road. Ticket is around 30 INR for adults.
Aquarium having very good collection of fish species as well as turtles with their names and information provided.
7. RISHIKONDA BEACH:
Beach is 11 kms away from Vizag city. It has become popular tourist destination in the city.
8.ARAKU VALLEY:
Its apx 112 kms away from Vizag city.Its a hill station. Padmapuram botonical garden is main attraction of araku valley. Bus or Train may take apx 5.30 hours to reach the destination.
There are various places to visit in Araku valley like Tribal museum,katika waterfalls,mastyagundam (fish pool) but located at some distance from each other.
BEST PLACES TO EAT:
1. PUNJABI GRILL RESTAURANT
Its on R.K Beach road.
2. PARADISE BIRYANI HOUSE:
Paradise is famous for its authentic Hyderabadi biryani and Kebabs.
3.HOTEL ANDHRA:
You can get authentic local Andhra food and Sea food. one must try special non-veg thali here.
