Popular Tourist Attractions in Vishakhapatnam

Like many, on their tour to Vishakhapatnam, the sea beauty here will engulf you but that's just a beginning. Square one your tour here from exotic beach Road. Some of the most famous tourist attractions in Vishakhapatnam are as follows.

Beach Road
Vizag, located along the sea side, has pretty beaches (27 kms of Coastline) to flaunt its beauty of listless chain of hills, golden sand, coves and creeks. The most attractive coastline here of the sort is between Vizag and Bhimli inheriting the assorted beach characteristics from hills on one side and bay of Bengal coast on other side. Hiking, picnicking, scenic driving are major recreational activities. Another addition to the beach road is that of RK Beach and Lawson's Bay that is spatted with a battery of fish aquarium, museums, and memorials. Besides these there are Vivekanand Beach Road and Sea Memorial.

Kailasagiri
This is a hilltop(360 ft) attraction on Mt. Kailash, a small hill hock in the city. As the name suggests, the hill is named after lord Shiva (Hindu God), and has a colossus statue of Shiva and his consort Parvati along with Lord Vishnu's sacred form. These statues are worth seeing in the night because of their gleaming lights. Interestingly is a gliders haven Profused with gliding opportunities known to teach and hone gliding skills.

Ramakrishna Beach
The most occupying beach, activity and area wise, the Ramakrishna Beach is 5 kms away from the Visakhapatnam. The beach was developed into a huge tourist area in association with Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam (MCV) and the VUDA. An extraordinary specialty of the beach is its submarine Museum which is only one of its kind in India.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam is one famous destinations for wild life aficionado, resembling a peninsular park girdled by waters of bay of Bengal on all its three side. The surroundings are pleasantly positioned betwixt the Eastern Ghats of India. The park is an excellent shelter for 80 species of birds. Abutting Kambalakonda reserve Forest is an added attraction and must see too.

VUDA Park
This park is also known by another name of Taraka Rama Park and was developed by Visakhapatnam This park is also known by another name of Taraka Rama Park and was developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority. A heavy crowd puller, the park has most attractive activities like musical fountains, boating, skating, horse and camel riding. VUDA is the best place to spend your evening at and leisure times with green playfield, artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, and a children's park, boating and swimming facilities. Only of its kind it is one park in entire Asia having Entrance Plaza.

Dolphin's Nose
It is a hard rocky headland with adjacent cliff 174 meters in proximity of azure blue sea. The rocky promontory that appears to be a mammals nose is a significant harbour famous for shipping out manganese and iron ore.

Rishikonda and Resorts
An amazing haven for water lovers, swimmers, skiers, wind surfers, Rishikonda is golden expanse of untrampled beach draped with sun rays and exquisite beach resorts. There is a PUNAMI Resort and restaurant of APTDC- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation at the top of a hill near this beach.

Popular Shopping Centres In Vishakhapatnam

Shopping in Visakhapatnam is an expensive matter confined to business class as it is India's largest ship building city. The city offers not many curio pick ups but of course does not disappoint its visitors even. You many like to shop some specialized item from places like Jagdamba Center, Dabagardens and Dwarkanagar. Hunting for handicrafts the right place to land at is Lepakshi, Eastern Art Museum and Khadi Grammena Udyog. Besides these Vishakhapatnam offers Yetikippaka and Nakkapalli toys, Kalamkari printed fabrics and wall hangings in sequence. Looking for best purchases you must bag those wooden boxes, vermilion boxes, doll tops, spice jars, candle etc., comprising of rural arts contribution.

VUDA Park
This park is also known by another name of Taraka Rama Park and was developed by Visakhapatnam This park is also known by another name of Taraka Rama Park and was developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority. A heavy crowd puller, the park has most attractive activities like musical fountains, boating, skating, horse and camel riding. VUDA is the best place to spend your evening at and leisure times with green playfield, artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, and a children's park, boating and swimming facilities. Only of its kind it is one park in entire Asia having Entrance Plaza.

Eating Out/ Restaurants In Vishakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam has chilled night outlets and restaurants catering Veg, Non Veg, Chinese, North Indian , Open Air Restaurants and places. For food and eatables just check out following list.

Chinese Food
Green Park Hotel (Waltair Main Road), Ming Garden Restaurant (Taj Residency), Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant (75 Ft. Rd.), Palm Beach Hotel (Beach Road), The Park Hotel (Beach Road)

Typical Andhra Cuisines
Dharani Restaurant, Hotel Dwaraka (Nr. Diamond Park), Hotel Meghalaya (Behind MCV Office), Hotel Mourya (Suryabagh), Hotel Swapna (Jagadamba Jn.), Hotel Yashoda Krishna (Opp. Melody Theatre), Sarovar Hotel (Opp. Dwarakanagar), Sky Room Restaurant

Tasting Tandoori
Moghul Restaurant (Opp. Lions Club), Daspalla Hotel (Suryabagh), Green Park Hotel (Waltair Main) Road, Taj Residency (Beach Road), Palm Beach Hotel (Beach Road), The Park Hotel (Beach Road), Amaravati (Dabagard)

How to Reach Vishakhapatnam (Air/Rail/Road)

Vishakhapatnam is thoroughly plugged in to all modes of transport; air, water and road. The city has well networked air routes to all major metropolitan cities of India on a regular basis. Vishakhapatnam is the center point for the Trains which goes between Chennai & Howra and Howra & Secunderabad. Travelling to Vishakhapatnam via road is a fun as it has extremely well functioning roads with four lane expressway from Vizag to Steel Plant. Road wise it falls on National Highway 5.

Vishakhapatnam Hotel Information

Likewise the city being a paramount business hub of South India it is crammed with all sorts from budget to star hotels too. So you as a tourist have whole set to choose your impermanent settlement in the city. During their tour to Vishakhapatnam, tourists prefer to stay at the following hotels.
» Taj Residency (Taj Group)
» Grand Bay (ITC Welcomegroup)
» Dolphin Hotel (4 Star)
» Hotel Meghalaya (3 Star)
» Hotel Supreme (3 Star)
» Palm Beach Hotel (3 Star)
» The Grand Central Hotel (3 Star)