Vizag or Visakhapatnam is an astounding city, located on the face of the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam is blessed with great and rich cultural heritage. Primarily an industrial city, Visakhapatnam, as per Mythology, is the city named after the God Vaishaka. It is a paradise for tourists of all kinds, whether nature lovers, environmental lovers, wild animal enthusiasts, bird watchers or those who look for adventure.

Telugu is the official language of Visakhapatnam and is also the most widely spoken language of the state of Andhra Pradesh. If spicy fare from Southern India appeals to your gastronomic senses, then Vizag has some excellent cuisine in store for you. Natural beauty is abundant in this majestic city, with ranges of pretty big hills, golden beaches along the Bay of Bengal coastline and natural valleys.

Best time to visit:

Visakhapatnam has a hot climate during summers, a pleasant winters and heavy rainy monsoons during June to September. Best time to visit the city is from October to March.

Top five places to see:

Borra Caves – Borra Caves are highly renowned for its attractive formations and is located at 1,400 metres above sea level in Anantagiri area of Visakhapatnam. Bearing archaeological importance, the Borra Caves have historical and religious significance.

Kailasa Giri – An attractive and local favourite hill station, Kailasa Giri offers a spectacular view of the sea. It has serene and beautiful beacheas on both its sides. As the name suggests, the hill Kailasa is the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvathi where massive sculptures of Shiva and Parvathi have been erected.

Ramakrishna Beach – Located at the east coast with a large stretch of seafront, Ramakrishna beach is a favourite and nice spot to spend the time relaxing on the softy sand. The twin beaches – Ramakrishna Beach and Lawson's Bay present the tourists will mind-blowing scenic view of the nature.

War Memorial – This memorial, also known as ‘Victory at Sea’ is dedicated to the great soldiers who sacrificed their lives to the cause of national integrity and border protection. Many war related materials are displayed here, including a fighter plane, missiles, few bombs and a tank.

Submarine Museum – The Submarine Museum is Asia’s only and the world’s second Museum built on an original submarine. It is set up nearby the Visakhapatnam port and is located at the serene beach Rama Krishna Beach.