Vishakhapatnam became popularly known as Vizag. Vishakhapatnam is the only in the state of Andhra Pradesh is as blessed with such scenic surroundings. It has Monuments, scenic landscapes, fine accessible sand beaches and thickly wooded hills. On the eastern coast, Vishakhapatnam is the only place where the hills (Eastern Ghats) and the sea meet.

From being a tiny fishing village in the nineteenth century, Vishakhapatnam has grown into an industrial hub. In the 1970s and the 1980s the city grew rapidly with a lot of investment in the state-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Vizag Steel and many more industries. In the 1990s, economic liberalization brought a modest growth to the city but not as much as it did to the state capital, Hyderabad.

Vishakhapatnam is also known for the India's largest ship building yard, with a natural harbour and beach, stretching endlessly against a backdrop of low hills, and dotted with secluded covers and creeks. Vishakhapatnam is the Hub for Industries, IT and Tourism. Vishakhapatnam has witnessed the reigns of various kingdoms like Asoka, Pallavas, Cholas and Gangas.

The 25 km long stretch Bhimili - Vishakhapatnam coastal road is really the picturesque beaches, all along the direct access to the sea with breathtaking beauty of blue waters caressing the golden sands at different points along the length of the coast, thrilling the fun-loving for tourists and holiday makers. Tourists can also make a visit to the million years old "Borra Caves" and "Araku" the only hill station of Andhra Pradesh and Similiguda the highest broad gauge railway station in India. Even the Eastern Ghats offer excellent places for trekking, bird watching, camping and adventure in the wilds.

Vishakhapatnam is also having a small airport. There are daily flights from Mumbai and Hyderabad. Airlines like Air Sahara and Air Deccan operating there along with the state-owned Indian Airlines.

Vishakhapatnam and its environs present a soul-stirring panorama of golden beaches, lush green vegetation and splendid monuments from a rich historical heritage. For the fun seekers, Vishakhapatnam is a heaven of long stretches of beaches with sunshine to bask carefree and places to explore on foot.

In nutshell, Tourism and Vishakhapatnam are made for each other. Lets discover the history behind this Jewel on the East Coast.

For more details, contact:
Tourist Information Officer
Regional Tourist Information Bureau,
Vudda Building, Siripuram, Vishakhapatnam - 530 003
Tel: +91 891 2754716