Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, which is popularly known as Vizag or Vizagapatnam is not only an industrial city but also a port city within the state of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam is positioned along the eastern seashore of India, snuggled cozily among the Eastern Ghat hills and lying in front of the Bay of Bengal towards its eastern front. Visakhapatnam is about 650km lying towards the northeast of the city of Hyderabad.

Previously Visakhapatnam was named with its colonial British name �Waltair�. Today Visakhapatnam is even recognized as the "City of Destiny�. Visakhapatnam boasts of heavy state possessed industries along with boasting of steel plants, largest ports and oldest shipyards. An expedition from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam is worth undertaking, which attracts tourist with its Araku Valley and Borra caves. The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy has its headquarters based in Visakhapatnam. The city of Visakhapatnam boasts of golden colored beaches, sun-drenched hills, green valleys, ancient temples and industrial marvels. Tour to the Ramakrishna Beach where one can visit the renowned submarine museum along with the famous Ramakrishna Ashram. If you are looking out for an outdoor recreation then visit the Rishikonda Beach Resorts that treats you with opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, wind surfing and water skiing. Visakhapatnam is scattered with several parks and museums where one may opt for hang gliding at the Kailasgiri Hill Park and indulge in skating along the Vuda Park. One can unwind at the Visakha Museum, Anthropology Museum and Araku Tribal Museum, some of the attractive sightseeing in the city of Visakhapatnam. Dolphin's Nose is yet another hilly attraction of Visakhapatnam which is close to the cozy sea. Make sure to visit the Line of Three Hills, which has its temple devoted and dedicated to three religions of the world. The North Hill of Dargah Konda signifies the Mosque; the South Hill is dedicated to the Hindu temple of Lord Venkateswara while the Middle Hill celebrates the Roman Catholic Church of Mother Mary. So vacation to Visakhapatnam that can be easily accessed from Hyderabad, enough to provide a memorable vacation