The state of Andrapradesh nestles some of India's most renowned attractions centered mainly within the city of Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as it is more commonly called. Endless stretches of blissful beaches, fascinating caves, steep valleys and mountain ranges are among Vizags many attractions. Natural attractions aside, Vizag beats the heart of true Indian culture etched with plenty of history. If you are holidaying in this part of the world, here are the 5 most important things that must be done in Vizag.
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Mingle with Nature in Captivity
Vizag is home to the famous Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and the Matsyadarshini Aquarium, both of which houses some of the finest collection of mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. The highlights of the zoo are the Bengal Tigers, the Indian Elephants and the enormous range of colored parrots especially the ones that were borne all the way from Australia.
Visit the Kailasagiri
Located some 6 km away from the heart of the city, this is a hilltop park that affords some of the most breathtaking views of Vizag as a whole. The Tenneti Beach Park is located on your way down from the Kailasagiri. Affording some spectacular scenery especially during sunrise and set, this is truly one of the most enchanting locations in all of Vizag. The Hillocks found in the park are about 50 feet in height offering some unparalleled view of the beaches below.
Bask in the Beaches
The city of Visakhapatnam has some of the finest beaches in the entire South coast; the list of which is exhaustive. If you are short on time, stick to just the R K Beach which is by far the best in the city. Adorned with scenic tranquility and packed with plenty of aqua fun, the RK beach is the ideal destination for all the members of the family. In addition to the ever clean shores and sparkling blue waters, RK is home to the VUDA Park, a number of open air restaurants and even a few museums. If you are a health enthusiast you will benefit profusely from the excellent pedestrian track offered by the R K. In addition to the attractions there are several excellent Visakhapatnam Hotels near Beach Road. If you are looking for something affordable opt for the Gateway Hotel Beach Road Visakhapatnam.
Visit the Borra Caves
One of the most intriguing attractions in Visakhapatnam, the dark and eerie insides of the Borra Caves boasts some of the finest stalactite and stalagmite formations. The caves are located at a height of 1400 meters above sea level and it is an archeologically important location that has both historic and religious significance as well. Although the caves have been in existences for centuries, of late they have been modernized a notch by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC).
Explore Ancient religious locations
A location that echoes the ambience of the 11th century, the Simhachalam was actually a temple once upon a time and boasts the architectural splendor of the Chola and Chalukya eras of the years gone by. Simhachalam is one the most significant ancient places of worship in all of Vizag. Vizag also houses an array of Buddhist excavation sites that has brought to life a number of ancient religious monuments such as Chatiyas and Stupas. The Bhavi Konda, Bojjana Konda, Thotla Konda, and Salihundam were all hamlets of Buddhism during the second century AD.