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About Vishakapatnam Tourism
Once an anonymous little fishing village in the Eastern Ghats, overlooking the Bay of Bengal, Vishakapatnam or Vizag, has risen to become one of the country's busiest commercial ports and largest shipbuilding yard.The
seaside town has seen the might and power of several ancient dynasties-the Chalukyas and the Cholas who had already played a pivotal role
in King Ashoka's seafaring activities in Kalinga (Orissa of today) - as
a major port in the Maurya kingdom of which it had become a part in 250
BC. The Vijaynagar kings found it a strategic point in their trading
activities and later the British used it for enhancing their trading
fortunes.
Sightseeing:
One of the most popular look-out points is the massive 350m landmark, the Dolphin's Nose,
jutting into the harbour. The newly launched ropeway from Appughar to
Kailasgiri offers stunning views of the city and its seaside environs.
The waters near the beaches of Rishikonda, Lawson's Bay, Ramakrishna Mission and Bhimli are calm enough for visitors to enjoy seaside activities.
KailasagiriPark is another
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Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. About 50 Kms from visakhapatnam. Can go by car from visakhapatnam. Nearest railway station is Anakapalli
Andhra Pradesh Tourism - Andhra Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Andhra Pradesh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Andhra Pradesh, List of Tourist Guides in Andhra Pradesh and Transportation in Andhra Pradesh.
Government of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Vishakapatnam Weather - Weather forecast for Vishakapatnam with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Vishakapatnam Beaches - If you are a water sports freak then, the golden beach of Rishikonda is the beach for you.
