Vizag Tourism
Any tourist who wishes to get away from the busy life of a metropolis should come down south India and stay in Vizag (Visakhapatnam). It provides a perfect combination of major topographies such as hill ranges, beaches, lakes, valleys, caves. Apart from these it has an abundance of interesting spots in and around the city that can simply amaze the tourist. The connectivity to the city is good and movement in and out of the city is easy and comfortable.
It is easy to travel up to Visakhapatnam. It has its own domestic airport called the Indira Gandhi Airport. Along with this, regular trains leave for this city from nearly all major cities of India. The bus facility to get around in the city is excellent as it is managed by Andhra Pradesh state road transport corporation (APSRTC).
Best Time to Visit
Due to its coastal location, Vizag has bright, scorching summers from March to June. So, its better to avoid going their for a vacation during this time. The best time to travel to Vizag is from November to February when the weather is pleasant.
How to Reach Vizag
Vizag (Visakhapatnam) is an easily approachable city with direct flights and trains leaving at frequent intervals for it through all the major metropolis cities of the country. Apart from this, to get around in the city itself, a traveller can choose from city buses or can contact car rental companies that provide mini and big coaches on hire.
By Air
Vizag is well connected through air with a number of flights leaving from major cities such as Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.
The city has its own airport. It is named after India's first women prime minister - Indira Gandhi. It is a domestic airport and connects major cities of India to Vizag. It witnessed an increase of 51.2% in 2005. Plans for Visakhapatnam International Airport are under way, and once constructed it will play a major role in connecting flights to neighboring countries. Flights to Vizag...
By Train
Two important road distances facts are: Hyderabad - 650 km and Vijayawada - 350 km. Some prominent places of the country from where the tourists can reach Visakhapatnam by road and make a trip to Visakhapatnam are Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Tirupati and Chennai.
Distance to Vishakhapatnam
- From hyderabad - 650 KM
- From delhi - 1880 KM
- From mumbai - 1361 KM
- From kolkata - 866 KM
- From bangalore - 1015 KM
- From pune - 1198 KM
Shopping in Vizag
Vizag may not be a shoppers' paradise for many, but with the variety of quality items which it offers, it can be considered as an interesting place to shop. Markets in Vizag have everything from clothes and jewellery to books and much more. Apart from these, handicrafts and sandalwood scriptures are also sold at the Andhra Pradesh State owned handicraft store namely Lepakshi.
What to Buy?
The local markets of Vizag have a wide range of handicrafts, clothes, jewellery and traditional metal utensils. It is famous for its sandalwood and rosewood products which are a must buy while shopping in Vizag. From handicrafts made of wood, wall hangings and toys to expensive sculptures, antiques and modern accessories, you will find all kinds of items which you may gift or buy as a souvenir for yourself.
Pickles, spices and tea are among the famous food items which you may buy. Herbal perfumes and soaps are also among the items which tourists usually buy from here. Musical instruments, handmade paper and sports gears cant also be bought from the city.
Where to Shop?
In Vizag, you will find local markets as well shopping malls which are famous for a variety of products they have to offer. Most of the shops are fixed priced, but you may always try to bargain or negotiate on the prices too. The main shopping centers are located in Jagadamda Junction area and RTC Complex area in Dwaraka Nagar. Waltair, TSR complex and Kurupam are other prominent places to shop. Lepakshi Emporium Eastern, Art Museum and Girijan Co-operative Society in Vizag offer wide variety of handicrafts and artifacts.
Mentioned below are some markets and malls in Vizag where you may indulge in shopping:
Lepakshi Emporium is run by the Andhra Government and is known for selling handicrafts. These handicrafts are not only limited to the state of Andhra Pradesh itself, but also from different parts of the country.
Following are some famous handicrafts available here:
- Cedar wood cravings of Budha heads, animals and other statues of Gods.
- Rosewood and sandalwood artifacts.
- Lamps, bowls, decorative plates and vases in brass.
- Andhra textile such as Narayanpeta, Venkatagiri, Mangalgiri, kalamkari, block printed and Gadwal sarees.
Visakhapatnam Central is the place where a person can find all brands. From jewellery to watches, sunglasses and cosmetics- it has everything. Along with this, it also provides various eateries to enjoy while shopping.
Jagdamba Centre is a place that any shopoholic must visit while in Vizag. It is named after the famous Jagdamba Movie Theatre and attracts a lot of tourists due to abundance of shopping centers and malls found here.
Kurupam market is one of the most popular shopping destination in Vizag. It is famous for its ornaments made of gold and silver. It is located near the old post-office junction of the city.
Dabagardens is a unique market that is known for selling sports goods. It consists of many sports shops that sell all tools required by a sportsman including skates, cricket sets and much more.
Food
Vizag provides a mix North and South Indian cuisines apart from Chinese and Continental. Beaches are popular for a dish called 'Murri Mixture'. Apart from this Vizag food comprises of typical south Indian food as Idlis, Upmas and Dosas. Some traditional dishes are are Murku, Booralu, Appadams, Putharekulu, Anabshahi and Pulihara. People here consume a lot of pickle and chutney with their food. The food is affordable and ambrosial.
Places to Visit in Vizag
- Ramakrishna Beach
- Kailasagiri
- Yarada beach
- War Memorial
- Matsyadarshini Aquarium
- Ross Hill
- Submarine- 'Kursura'
- Naval Museum
- Tenneti Beach Park
- Kambalakonda Sanctuary
- Port of Visakhapatnam
Last Updated on: March 12, 2020
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