| The city derives its name from God Visakha, or | | | | - The Submarine Museum - Kurusura |
| the God of Courage. The earliest documented | | | | Vishakhapatnam has another Golden leaf in its |
| history the city states that it was ruled by the | | | | feather and this Golden leaf has its specialty. The |
| mighty King Ashoka, but was sacked by one | | | | Submarine Museum - Kurusura being set up at the |
| dynasty after another during the course of | | | | Rama Krishna Beach in Vishakhapatnam has a |
| history. | | | | specialty. The Submarine Museum was the first |
| The land of the golden beaches was just over | | | | submarine tuned to a museum in the whole of |
| half a century ago a small fishing village. One | | | | Asia. INS Kusura is a Russian built submarine. It |
| would be amazed at the manner in which this port | | | | was built on Dec 18th 1969 and began its journey |
| city with a natural harbour developed into one of | | | | on Feb 20, 1970 via the Baltic Sea and reached |
| the fastest growing cities in Asia. | | | | Vishakhapatnam on the 11th of May 1970. Since |
| Travel to Vishakhapatnam, also known as "Vizag" | | | | then INS Kusura was being used by the Indian |
| and is enclosed by three hills. Each of these hills | | | | Defence. |
| has a shrine belonging to different religions. The | | | | - Ramakrishna Beach Kali Temple at R.K. Beach is |
| Venkateswara temple on Venkateswara Konda is | | | | the most popular beach in the sense that, you |
| a Hindu shrine, Baba Ishaq Madina Dargah on | | | | can find the locals hanging out during the hot |
| Dargah Konda is a Muslim Shrine and Church of | | | | summers, and relatively less hot winters. On |
| the Virgin Mary on Rose hill is a Christian shrine. | | | | weekends and holidays, one can see that the |
| Places to see in Vishakhapatnam: | | | | entire beach comes alive, but not in a western |
| - Dolphin's NoseThe Dolphin's Nose is a massive | | | | sense where people take a plunge in the water, |
| rock with an height of 357 m. It was named after | | | | or surf. You can see people dressed in their best |
| its shape that is similar to a Dolphin's nose. This | | | | clothes, just sitting on the benches, or walking |
| huge rock emerges out of the sea forming an | | | | along. |
| elevation which also has a lighthouse. It is a major | | | | - Vizag harbourVizag harbour is one of the natural |
| travel attraction at Vishakhapatnam. | | | | harbors in the world. A temple, mosque and |
| - Ross Hill A unique site to see is the area around | | | | church are located on hills overlooking the harbour. |
| Ross hill which has three hills dedicated to three | | | | The Vizag beaches, particularly the Ramakrishna |
| different faiths in proximity to the port. Ross Hill, | | | | Beach, are lovely and serene. The beaches are |
| named after a certain Monsieur Ross who built a | | | | ideal for swimming and water sports. On the |
| house on it in 1864, it has now been converted | | | | north of Vizag is this pretty cove, Lawson's Bay, |
| into a chapel Mother Mary's Church. | | | | ideal for swimming. Old Dutch museum and the |
| - The Araku valleyThe Araku valley, located on | | | | drive to Bheemli are also very enjoyable. |
| the Anatagiri hills at a height of 1,161 m from Sea | | | | Excursions of Vishakhapatnam: |
| Level is the place with the best natural scenery | | | | Bheemunipatnam Bheemunipatnam is situated |
| and greenery can be found. The Valley is located | | | | about 25-km from Vishakhapatnam. It is famous |
| 112-Km from Vishakhapatnam and has Waterfalls | | | | for its beautiful beach located along the east |
| and streams, which give a pleasant feeling to the | | | | coast. |
| mind. The 17 tribes living in this valley wear | | | | Simhachalam The Simhachalam is situated about |
| colourful dresses and costumes and were | | | | 16-km from Vishakhapatnam. The travel |
| untouched with modern civilizations. Their rhythmic | | | | attraction of this place is a famous ancient temple |
| songs and tribal dances, the Dhimsa dance in | | | | of Sri Varaha Lakshminarasimha. This temple is |
| particular are just marvelous. The valley has | | | | known for its excellent architecture. |
| Cottages and Resorts for tourists who visit here | | | | Borra CavesThe Borra caves situated at a |
| on a weeklong trip. | | | | distance of about 90-95-km from |
| - Kailasa Giri Ropeway Terminal A local favorite, a | | | | Vishakhapatnam is an important tourist attraction. |
| short ride on to this hill gives you a spectacular | | | | It is famous for its historical and religious |
| view of the sea, RK.Beach and Rushikonda Beach | | | | significance. |
| on right and left hand side. There is a huge | | | | How to get there: |
| sculpture of Shiva and Parvathi. With a children's | | | | By AirIndian Airlines, Air Deccan, King Fisher and |
| play area, a people-mover akin to a ski lift called a | | | | Sahara operate daily flights to Vizag from |
| ropeway. Beautiful scenic view can be obtained | | | | Hyderabad and Mumbai. Flights from and to |
| from the ropeway, specially in the evening, when | | | | Chennai and New Delhi are available 4 times a |
| the city comes alive with all the lights. | | | | week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun). |