Vizag
Visakhapatnam, which is popularly referred to as Vizag, is
named after God Vaishaka. The city is a port city, located along the shores of
Bay of Bengal and is headquarters to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian
Navy. Although considered to be an industrial city, Vizag has a rich and
vibrant culture and heritage. The city was part of the ancient Kalinga Empire
and was ruled by renowned kings, such as Ashoka and Krishnadeva Raya. During
the 18th century, the city was a Dutch colony. Today, Vizag embraces its past
and present seamlessly, making it an interesting and attractive city to spend
holidays.
Vizag is blessed with natural beauty, with hill ranges,
pristine beaches along its coastline and lush, natural valleys. The city is
surrounded by three hills, Sri Venkateswara Konda, Ross Hill and Dargah Konda.
Each hill is home to a shrine, dedicated to three different religions. The
Venkateswara Konda is home to the Vekateswara Temple, which is dedicated to
Lord Shiva; Ross Hill houses the Church of Virgin Mary; and the Dargah Konda is
home to the tomb of a Muslim saint called Baba Ishaq Madina Dargah.
Accommodation
Haritha Hotel, Visakhapatnam
Located on Beach Road, the hotel has air-conditioned suites,
air-conditioned rooms and standard rooms, which are located on the ground
floor. This hotel is perfect to enjoy the wonders and attractions that the city
has to offer.
Haritha Beach Resort, Visakahapatnam
Located on Bhimli Road, Rushikonda, this beautiful beach
resort has a presidential suite, 10 luxury rooms, air-conditioned executive and
deluxe rooms and standard air-conditioned rooms. Guests can enjoy the beautiful
waters of the Bay of Bengal and the pristine sandy beach while staying at this
resort.
Haritha Jungle Bells
This unique and idyllic resort has wooden cottages, with and
without air-conditioning and wooden log huts. It has a wonderful restaurant and
a fabulous view tower. It is the perfect place for trekking on trails in the
forests, bird watching, and enjoying tribal dances and sports. It is the resort
for a rural holiday in Andhra Pradesh.
Araku Valley
Araku Valley
Located at a height of 3,200 feet in the midst of the hills
of Anantagiri, Araku Valley is a beautiful and enchanting hill station. The
salubrious climate, musically gurgling streams, the rainbow-creating waterfalls
and lush green landscape can offer a memorable escape from the city life. The
valley is located about 112 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. Araku Valley is home
to 19 indigenous tribes and offers a wonderful opportunity to get insights into
the lifestyle of these tribes and their culture and traditions. Dhimsa dance, a
kind of folk dance, is a major attraction for its rhythmic beats and colourful
costumes. Itika Pongal is a popular festival that is celebrated in the region
and is worth experiencing.
Accommodation
Valley Resort, Araku
Located amidst lush greenery of Araku Valley, this resort is
a yatri nivas that offers air-conditioned suites, non-air-conditioned suites
and non-air-conditioned deluxe rooms. It is tranquil and peaceful and has
well-landscaped gardens to relax, rest and rejuvenate.
Haritha Mayuri, Araku
Enjoy the natural beauty of Araku Valley and its hidden
treasures while staying at the Haritha Mayuri. It has suites, deluxe rooms and
standard rooms, all air-conditioned. It also has deluxe rooms without
air-conditioning. The resort has a wonderful craft centre that is worth
exploring.
Borra Caves
Borra Caves
These caves are located 1,400 metres above sea level in
Visakhapatnam's Anantagiri area. The caves are famous for their beautiful
stalagmite and stalactite formations. Borra Caves have both religious and
historical significance. The locals flock to the caves to worship a Shivalinga
and an idol of Kamadenu, the divine bovine goddess of Hindu mythology. This
idol is located deep inside caves. The rock formations inside the caves look
like udders of a cow and hence, these caves also are called Gosthani William
King George belonging to the Geological Survey of India was instrumental in
discovering Paleolithic implements in 1807. It is believed that these
implements were about 1 million years old.
Kailasagiri Hill
Kailasagiri Hill
The hill station of Kailash Giri is a popular tourist
destination and getaway. It offers an awe-inspiring view of the Bay of Bengal
and is home to the beautiful Rushikonda Beach and RK Beach. The surrounding
hills are lush and green and offer a wonderful respite from the concrete jungle
of Visakhapatnam. One of the attractions of Kailash Giri is its huge park
called the Floral Watch. This park is shared like a watch and covered with
grass. However, the main attraction is undoubtedly the massive statues of Lord
Shiva and Goddess Parvati made from white marble. These statues are located on
the hill, on a platform. As the base of Lord Shiva's statue, there is a stream
that flows all the way to the foot of the hill. There is a ropeway service that
allows visitors to access the hill and offers stunning view of the city and the
Bay. There even is a scenic and panoramic road leading to the top of the hill.
RamaKrishna Beach
RamaKrishna Beach
Located along the coast of Vizag, Rama Krishna Beach is
known for its pristine sands and crystal clear waters of the Bay of Bengal. It
is adjoining the Lawson's Bay Beach and offers awe-inspiring natural views and
vistas. The beach is perfect for catching mesmerising sunsets and sunrises. The
beach is home to the Kali Temple, VUDA Park, a submarine museum and several
roadside eateries and restaurants. While the Rama Krishna Beach is not safe for
swimming, there are many attractions and activities to keep visitors busy.
There is a poignant war memorial on the beach called the Victory at Sea. This
memorial is dedicated to the memory of brave soldiers, who laid down their
lives during the 1971 Indo-Park War.
Submarine
Submarine Museum
The city of Vizag offers so many creative and unique
attractions that visitors will often be overwhelmed by them. One of the
innovative attractions of the city is the submarine museum. Located on the Ram
Krishna Beach, this museum is housed inside a real submarine. INS Kurusura is a
Soviet-built submarine which was decommissioned on February 28, 2001 after
serving the nation for 21 glorious years. The submarine with all its weaponry
and fittings was hauled on to the beach and placed on a concrete foundation at
the Gajapathi Raju Marg on the beachfront.
Dolphin's Nose & the Port
Dolphin's Nose is a huge rocky headland, around 174 metres
in height. It is located in the southern part of Vizag. The rock gets its name
because of its resemblance to a dolphin's nose and is located 358 metres above
sea level. It projects majestically out into the Bay of Bengal and is a natural
formation that attracts many visitors.On top of rock formation is a huge
lighthouse, which is renowned for its powerful beam. The light beam can be seen
far out in the sea, about 64 kilometres from land. This is the oldest
lighthouse in the city and offers stunning and panoramic view of the Bay and
the city.
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