Popularly known as the "Port City", Vishakapatnam is an important place of tourist attraction. Vishakapatnam or Vizag enthralls and enchants the visitors with its picturesque scenery and rich architectural legacy of the ancient times. Amidst the picturesque landscape of the exuberant green fields, sandy beaches and deep blue sea, the city has turned out to be one of the important commercial centers of the eastern coast that draws several visitors all over the year.

Vishkapatnam is blessed with many places of tourist interest.

Some of the notable tourist spots of the city are:

Araku Valley- Situated at a distance of 110 kilometer from Vishakapatnam, the beautiful landscape of the Araku Valley spells magic for the nature lovers

Anantagiri Hills- The natural scenic beauty of the place captures the imagination of a poet and is an important tourist spot

Borra Caves- Situated in the Eastern Ghats, the Borra Caves captivates the visitors with its splendid surroundings and historical significance

Matsyagundam- This place houses the famous Sri Matsyalingeshwara Swamy Temple that attracts many devotees from far and wide

Padmapuram Gardens- Spread over an area of 26 acres, the scenic beauty of the Padmapuram Gardens is very appealing to the tourist

Similiguda- Located at a height of 996 meters, Similiguda boasts of being the highest Broad Guage Railway Station of India

Paderu- For those who want to combine their holidays with a bit of adventure, Paderu is the best place as it offers trekking, camping and many other exciting sports

Ranajelludu Waterfall- This place captivates the visitors with its natural beauty

The city of Vishakapatnam is one of the important tourist sojourn in India that offers a perfect balance between the rich ecological environment and a modern city with all the amenities.

Last Updated on 19 May 2011

Andhra Pradesh Destinations