Vishakhapatnam: A Perfect all-in-one Holiday Destination
Vishakhapatnam, the financial capital of Andhra Pradesh, is located at the coast of Bay of Bengal. Also known as Vizag, the beautiful city has been ranked fifth in ‘Swachhata Sarvekshan’ rankings and marked as one of the hundred smart cities under PM Modi. It is well-connected by road, railways and by air with all the major parts of the country and has the distinction of having the biggest airport in Andhra Pradesh!
If you are a nature lover, you will be truly mesmerized by Vishakhapatnam’s natural beauty and a number of refreshing beaches like Ramakrishna Mission Beach, Rushikonda Beach, Lawson's Bay. While you’re here, you must also not miss the beautiful green hilltop parks situated here and wildlife sanctuaries like Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kailasagiri and VUDA Park.
If you are interested in the history of Indian naval warfare, you must visit the famous INS Kursura Submarine Museum, considered one of its kind! An added attraction of this city: The Red sand-dunes between Visakhapatnam and Bheemunipatnam, which are just fascinating and form one of the most famous heritage sites of the country!
Other great places to visit here include the Borra Caves, The Ross Hill, Dolphin Nose, Mudasarlova, Dutch Cemetery and ISKCON temple. At Vishakhapatnam, you must experience the awesome taste of a large variety of fish available here and the delicious Andhra cuisine. For shopping, the city has a lot to offer- from beautiful sarees to hand-woven carpets and amazing handicrafts. The best time to visit Vishakhapatnam is between December and February due to favorable and pleasant weather conditions. General weather of this destination is Sunny. This destination is of type Beaches.