Popularly
known as Vizag, Visakhapatnam is a metropolitan sea port city in the
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With a soaring population of over 1.5
million, it is one of the largest cities in the state and on the eastern
coast of India. It covers an area of 544 square kilometers. It is
famous for its state owned steel plants, manufacturing units and heavy
metal industry. It is also known to be one of the biggest trading
centres of the country owing to its natural harbour. It has the oldest
shipyard in India.
The
next biggest attraction of the city is its wide array of natural
beaches, equipped with water sporting facilities and exotic resorts for
the tourists. A large number of fun and commercial beaches along with
some quiet and serene ones beckon tourists from far and wide. The
Rushikonda Beach is 13 kilometers from the city and is the most famous
beach in the area. The Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple built in the 14th
century lies on this beach. While Rushikonda is a commercial location,
the Bheemunipatnam Beach is much calmer and safer. The calm waters and
the sunset beyond give a sense of tranquility. It is situated at the
mouth of river Gosthani and is surrounded by a landscape of lush green
fields and vibrant climate.
Ramakrishna
Beach is the closest beach, at a distance of 5 kilometers from Vizag.
It is a popular tourist location and is often crowded. Food stalls and
mini shopping centres are scatted across the sands here. A little
further from the RK Beach is Lawson’s Bay Beach, on the way to
Kailasagiri Hill. It has clear, golden-brown sand and thick vegetation.
It captures the essence of a picturesque mother nature in its waters.
most of the beaches are located in the same direction.
A
road known as the Beach Road from the East Point colony leads towards
the coastal areas and is dotted with parks and statues. It is meant for
long evening walks while basking in the light of the setting sun. A good
view of the Beach Road can be seen from the Kailasagiri hilltop park.
It is a beautiful cliff point and overlooks the sea.
The
Araku Valley, Ropeway and Borra Caves are some other important
landmarks in the outskirts of the city. Within the city, exquisite
temples and shrines dot the busy roads the bustling street life. Sagar
Durga temple at Harbour, ISKCON temple at Sagarnagar, Shiridi Saibaba
temples at Sitammadhara & East point Colony and the Simhachalam
Temple are some of the popular religious destinations. Many tourists
visit Vishakhapatnam for the sole purpose of touring these pilgrimage
centres.
Cheap
and frequent Visakhapatnam flights arrive from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore,
Hyderabad and Pune, bringing in tourists from all over the country.
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