Visakhapatnam, also popularly known as Vizag, is one of the oldest port cities in the country. Located at the heart of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is known for its picturesque beaches and serene landscape, as well as its rich cultural past.
Vizag is scattered with many beaches along its coastline, with the most famous one being Yarada Beach. It is one of the most stunning places to see in all of Visakhapatnam, Yarada beach is surrounded by majestic hills on three sides, and by the Bay of Bengal on the other side. One of the best things about Vizag’s beaches is that they are a lot cleaner and a lot less crowded than other famous beaches along the Indian coastline, and Yarada beach is no exception. It is the perfect place to sit back on the golden sands and witness a marvelous sunrise or sunset.

Attractions Views Of Visakhapatnam

Here many ancient old caves names Borra cave is a gushing waterfall that measures around 50 feet in height and is completely surrounded by the lush greenery of the valley. Being a coastal area, the primary cuisine of Visakhapatnam includes seafood, as well as traditional Andhra South Indian cuisine. While Visakhapatnam is not exactly renowned for being a shopping destination, you will still find a lot of things that you can take back home. You can buy a wide variety of stuff starting from handicrafts to Kalamkari paintings to wooden toys to even gorgeous Pochampalli and Ikat sarees.

How To Reach Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Airport, about 8 km away from the city center, links the city with various cities in India and abroad.

Visakhapatnam enjoys good road connectivity with various nearby cities and towns. Several state and private buses are available from cities such as Hyderabad (588 km), Chennai (790 km), Kolkata (882 km), Vijayawada (335 km), and Puri (442 km).

Visakhapatnam has its own railway station, called the Visakhapatnam Junction, which is connected to many major Indian cities. Located about 12 km away from the city center, this station has several frequent trains plying from New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata, among others.

holidaylandmarker