Vizag Tour

A pleasant breeze welcomes you to the beautiful port town of Vizag. Blessed with verdant Eastern Ghats & serene beaches, rich Buddhist heritage, splendid tribal culture and the glorious legacy of rich Telugu traditions; Vizag, also known as Visakhapatnam, embraces you with its genial spirit. The largest industrial & port city of Andhra, Vizag is a picture of prosperity, cleanliness and gracious hospitality.

Major Attractions of Vizag

Ramakrishna Beach
The city beach of Vizag is a hotspot of cultural & recreational activities. Studded with beautiful sculptures along the road and on the beachfront, this long beach with its massive ships and colorful fishing boat is a perfect place for a family picnic.

Kursura Submarine Museum
An Indian Navy submarine, now beached & converted into a museum, is a fascinating place to visit. Enter through a narrow hatch to witness its incredibly confined quarters, torpedo tubes, kitchens, and residential quarters of the crew.

Kailasagiri Hill
This picturesque hill overlooking the sea is accessible by a winding road or a cable car ride. Breathtaking panorama, bird?s eye view of the city, a colossal Shiva- Parvati statue, beautifully manicured parks, several cafes and a toy train ride await you at Kailasagiri Hill.

Simhachalam Temple
This beautiful hill-top Vishnu Temple dedicated to the Varaha Narsimha; an incarnation of Vishnu with a boar?s head, a human body & a lion?s tail; is one of the most sacred temples in the city.

Tenneti Park
Located on the Beach Road, this beautiful park with its manicured lawns, pretty arbors and strategically placed viewpoints overlooking the Bay of Bengal, is sure to wow you.

Rushikonda Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches of Vizag, Rushikonda is home to luxutious resorts, quirky cafes and facilities to rent surfboards & kayaks for some action on the water.

Thotlakonda
Around 15kms from the city, a scenic ride along the beautiful coast & up a small hill takes you to Thotlakonda- the relics of a Buddhist monastery. The complex showcases ruins of stupas, rock-cut cisterns, water tanks, etc, belonging to a Hinayana Buddhist settlement that flourished here some 2000 years ago.

Other Attraction

• Aircraft Museum
• Dolphin Nose Lighthouse
• Rama Naidu Studio, Vizag
• Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Vizag

Nearby Excursions

• Araku Valley (115kms) ? A small hill station on the Eastern Ghats
• Borra Caves (90kms) ? Ancient limestone cave complex

Fairs and Festivals of Vizag

• Sankranti- Harvest festival
• Ugadi- Telugu New Year
• Dussehra- Celebrating Lord Rama?s victory over the demon king Ravana
• Visakha Utsav- Tourism Festival of Vizag

Shopping in Vizag
A host of sea-shell crafts, Uppada Silk Saris, Ettikopaka Wooden Toys and Bobbili Miniature Veena are some of the collectibles from this beautiful port city. Check out ?Lepakshi?, the State Emporium for best deals and authentic handcrafted stuff.

Food in Vizag
Telugus love their food spicy & tempered with curry leaves. Try the typical Andhra Thali, Chicken 65, spicy buttermilk, tangy Pulihora, spicy Andhra Biryani, piquant Gongura Pickle, and the delicious Paper Sweet for the real taste of Vizag.

Best Time to Visit
Winter months from October to March are the best time to visit this scenic city.

How to Reach
By Air- Vizag International Airport connects the city with major Indian cities and some select destinations in Asia.
By Rail- Vizag is well-connected to all major Indian cities by a network of direct & express trains.
By Road- A well-developed network of roads & highways connect Vizag to most of the cities in India.

Join us on a Vizag Tour to explore this gorgeous city of ancient temples, sprawling beaches and scenic landscapes. Do reach us for customized tour packages for your family & friends.