Vishakhapatnam Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  Away from the Tourists... Great shopping 


Con

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  No big touristy sites. Open Sewers around town. 


In a nutshell

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  Vizag is a getaway away from the traps of the Big Cities 

 

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Things to Do  

this is a must for beach babies!

this is a must for beach babies!, Vishakhapatnam

 vpas Says:  Rishi konda beach is just eight kms from Vizag(Vishakapatnam).the sandy stretches here and the warm waves of the ocean are welcoming for any one who wants to relax.There are a few restaurants near by and also accomodation is available near by(punnami hotel by APTDC,Sai PRIYA... 

Buying fish on the Beach

Buying fish on the Beach, Vishakhapatnam

 SLilaRamachandran Says:  Do make it a point to visit the north end of Beach road where the fresh catch of the day is sold right on the beach. (Provided you can bear the smell of the fish)Its is great experience watching the vendors bargaining with the fishermen. I saw an Octopus (about 10ft long)... 

Beach north of Vizag

Beach north of Vizag, Vishakhapatnam

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  So I don't know its real name... naughty me...We got taken to this beach north of Vizag for a day of fun on the beach.The sand is clean fairly wide beach... And best of all it's flat enough and firm enough for a game of beach cricket.We spent a couple of hours here just... 

Hotels  

Taj Residency

 1 Review and 66 Opinions  Great Stay, a good week end, employees very devoted and kind, nice food Indian, Chinese or... 

Hotel Akshaya

 1 Review and 19 Opinions  “We were here for a few hours, but were absolutely charmed by the hotel- the modern ambiance, the... 

Hotels  

Punnami Rishikonda: Best sea-view in Vizag

Punnami Rishikonda: Best sea-view in Vizag, Vishakhapatnam

 diganta_sarkar Says:  It was an excellent stay at a sea-facing hotel at Rishikonda beach. The hotel is located at a hill beside the beach. At a full-moon night, the view is more charming than other days. Excellect restaurant adjascent to the stay location ... 

The Park Hotel: Beachfront Vizag... The best way to stay

The Park Hotel: Beachfront Vizag... The best way to stay, Vishakhapatnam

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  The Park Hotel is one of Vizag's premiere hotels. Located on the waterfront guests are sheltered away from the inner city smog and noise in their own compound.The Hotel has 3 reastaurants and room service. The rooms are serviced daily, and the food is exceptional.Best of... 

Restaurants  

Daspalla: Best Andhra food anywhere!!

Daspalla: Best Andhra food anywhere!!, Vishakhapatnam

 vpas Says:  Superb food,great service,reasonable price what more do you want. Andhra Thali/all the chutneys -- i loved the food here 

Hotel Green Park: Midnight Buffet

Hotel Green Park: Midnight Buffet, Vishakhapatnam

 SLilaRamachandran Says:  Midnight Biriyani at Hotel Green Park is very popular with the tourists as well at locals.Timings are 11pm to 1am.I recommend you try it while visiting Vizag. Lamb Biriyani 

The Green Park Hotel: Indian Buffet - wow this was great stuff

The Green Park Hotel: Indian Buffet - wow this was great stuff, Vishakhapatnam

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  The Green Park Hotel's main restuarant is set just inside from the lobby of the hotel. The hotel itself is 5 star and the restaurant sits at this standard too.The food is laid out on the tables for all to try what they wish. There were about 5 vegetarian curries along with... 

Transportation  

All aboard... Vizag Express

All aboard... Vizag Express, Vishakhapatnam

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  Vizag Train station is like any other train station I've seen on the east coast on the way from chennai... One long platform with plenty of people sleeping along the platform strewn everywhere.Just like everywhere else someone is alway wanting to take your bag from you to... 

For safety tourists should not hire a car.

For safety tourists should not hire a car., Vishakhapatnam

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  Road rules in India do not exist. It's just common knowledge. The white line in the centre of the road are only a guide. Drivers cross them frequently.Roundabouts are crazy. Need I say more.But suprisingly there are few accidents. This is because the locals understand this... 

Shopping  

Saffari Footwear: Men Shouldn't wear heels. No matter what ocassion

Saffari Footwear: Men Shouldn't wear heels. No matter what ocassion, Vishakhapatnam

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  This is a run of the mill cheap shoe store in Vizag.We went with one purpose. To be humiliated. Apparently.When I agreed to be decked out in traditional garb for the wedding I wasn't aware we'd be trying on chick shoes... but that was what ended came out with.Only for a... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

What not to wear...

What not to wear..., Vishakhapatnam

 Laurel914 Says:  Although this isn't specifically a warning or danger, it is a word of caution so I thought this was an appropriate place to post it. On the day I left home (Minnesota) it was -20 Fahrenheit (-29 Celsius) so I was very happy to be going to a warm destination. I had packed a... 

Off The Beaten Path  

horsely hills

horsely hills, Vishakhapatnam

 vpas Says:  this is in an altitude of about 1300m..Around 150km from tirupathi,horsley hills is named after the famous district collector who had his summer residence here.groves of eucalyptus and jacaranda and views of blue hills stretching to the horizon make for spectacular... 

Favorites  

My first trip to a beach

My first trip to a beach, Vishakhapatnam

 alycat Says:  The RK beach is one of the best tourist spot in Vizag. Spreading through the edge of the sea, the R.K.Beach is a great spot to spend quality time. U will find mostly Indian tourists coming here. Vizag is not in the itenary of a foreign tourist, though it has one of the most... 

U look interested!!!!

U look interested!!!!, Vishakhapatnam

 alycat Says:  From lakes to cool beaches, from beautiful hill Ranges to caves and valleys enclosures, Vizag has them all. 

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 From lakes to cool beaches, from beautiful hill Ranges to caves and valleys enclosures, Vizag has them all. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I'm travelling to India for a friend's birthday next month. We'll be staying at the Sheration. During some of the days my friend... 

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A: :) you can ask alycat@vt. 

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Here, where the tourists aren't you'll enjoy India

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 Vizage is the major port of India's East Coast, if not India. But that's not why I visited the place. Vizag is the hometown of my friend Prasad. And as all good Indians go home for their wedding we... 

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Welcome to the South West Coast of India

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 Vishakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a bustling industrial and naval port and is an example of the state's variety it offers to...... 

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Vizag

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 Vishakhapatnam, on the East coast of India, is mainly kown for its beautiful beaches. Not many tourists here and thats what makes it even better. It city itself is pretty crowded but a short distance... 

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A Brief view into local life.

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 I will provide photo and more. I just started on this site and must get aquatinted with it. But if you must stay anywhere, stay at The Park. (excellent hotel) But it is not cheap. 

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Ramkrishna Beach (R.K. Beach)

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Vishakhapatnam. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 32 photos uploaded, and 5 travelogues I've created. 

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