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History

Vishakhapatnam is built along the seashore of the Bay of Bengal, and is bounded and broken by the bold headland called the Dolphin`s Nose. The city boasts of a beautiful beach with a long beach road ending at nearly Bheemunipatnam on the northern end. The surrounding area is dominated on the west by the well-forested Eastern Ghats and numerous rivers, among them the Godavari and Indravati, drain farther east. The city is also known as "Vizag" and is surrounded by three hills, each of which has a shrine dedicated to a different religion - Venkateswara temple on Venkateswara Konda, Baba Ishaq Madina Dargah on Dargah Konda and Church of the Virgin Mary on Rose hill.

The city was named after the god of `Valor-Vishakha`. It was a part of the Kalinga Kingdom, under Ashoka`s rule in 260 B.C. It passed on later to the Andhra Kings of `Vengi`. After this Pallava, Chola and Ganga dynasties ruled the city. In the 15th century, Vishakhapatnam became a part of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Europeans, the Dutch, the French and the English established themselves from the 17th century onwards and used this as a major trading center to export textiles, ivory, tobacco, indigo etc. This port is well documented in the histories of these colonial powers as well as in Indian historical records. This coast played a major role during the reign of the Asaf Jahis and the Golcondas.

VUDA Park

VUDA ParkLocated in Vishakhapatnam, VUDA Park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. The fountain dances to the tunes of popular Hindi and Telugu film songs. Boating facility is also available over here. There is also a skating ring, where one can enjoy skating. Coaching is given too for those interested in skating. Also take pleasure in riding on camel and horsebacks. This is the best place for kids in Vishakhapatnam. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. The fountain dances to the tunes of popular Hindi and Telugu film songs. Boating facility is available over here. There is also a skating ring, where one can enjoy skating. Coaching is given too for those interested in skating. Also take pleasure in riding on camel and horsebacks. This is the best place for kids in Vishakhapatnam.

Borra Caves

At a distance of about 90-95-km from Vishakhapatnam are the Borra Caves, which attained historical and religious importance. Borra Caves are located at distance of 90 km from Vishakhapatnam. They are spread over the Eastern Ghats and occupy an area of 2 square kilometers. The one-million-year-old Borra Caves are situated at a height 1400 feet above the sea level. These limestone caves were formed as a result of the action of Gosthani River. The river, which now flows through these caves, was once upon a time flowing over the limestone area. Due to the pressure exerted by the river water on the mineral deposits, the limestone dissolved and gradually the caves were formed. In the process, giving rise to several interesting structures like - a mushroom, a temple, a mosque, a church and many more.

Simhachalam

About 16-km from Vishakhapatnam is Simhachalam, famous for the temple of Sri Varaha Lakshminarasimha. Architecturally this ancient temple deserves high praise. One of the most exquisitely sculpted shrines of Andhra Pradesh, Simhachalam temple is situated 16 km from Vizag among thickly wooded hills. The Eastern Gangas built this temple in 13th Century A.D. The beautifully carved 16-pillared Natya mantapa and the 96-pillared Kalyana mantapa bear testimony to the architectural brilliance of the temple. The image of the presiding deity, Sri Lakshminarasimha d in a thick layer of sandalwood paste. And the real shape of the deity can be viewed only during Chandanayatra Festival (March - April).

Surface

Vishakhapatnam is 650 km from Hyderabad and 350 km from Vijayawada. Regular bus services are available to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Chennai and Tirupati

Train

Visakhapatnam is a major junction on the commercially important Chennai Kolkata rail line. As such the city is well connected by rail with New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Daily express trains are available to all these four major cities connected with Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneswar.

Air

Indian Airlines flies daily to Hyderabad and five times a week to Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata.

Saipriya Beach Resort

It is situated on one of the longest beach roads of the Country, where on one side it has a stretch of mountains and on the other the majestic ocean. Very close to the national highway and 2 km from Bhimili is the chosen site for the wonderful and innovative concept. Hotel is 16 km from the railway station and 25 km from the airport.

Address:
Rushikonda,
Visakhapatnam

Royal Fort Hotel

Hotel Royal Fort is situated in the heart of the city, 1.5 km from the railway station and 11 km from the airport.

Address:
Opposite Municipal Corporation,
Asilmetta Jn, Visakhapatnam

Palm Beach Hotel

Palm Beach Hotel is a three star leisure hotel located on the beach road, the prime most location of the city. The Hotel overlooks the Bay of Bengal and has direct access to the beach.

Address:
Beach Road, Visakhapatnam

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