Though Visakhapatnam is one of the largest cities of Andhra Pradesh it boasts of undisturbed beauty that is revealed through its long stretches of sandy beaches overlooking the mighty ocean. It is also called Vizag. The beautiful parks, scenic landscaping and the golden beaches have made it to be noted as the Goa of the East Coast.

Telugu is the mother tongue of the native people. But many people have migrated to this place for the job purposes due to the existing of popular companies here namely Vizag Steel Plant and Hindustan Shipyard. So, cosmopolitan culture is prevailing here. All the major cities of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Pune are connected with Visakhapatnam by air. The city has one of the biggest and busiest railway stations of Andhra Pradesh.

There are many tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam and among them the most liked are the beaches. The serene beaches that stretch over miles have its own scenic beauty and they are less crowded offering you the bliss of solitude. The Yarada Beach is very popular among the locals but the transport facilities to that beach are not up to the mark. But if you get to that place with some efforts you will certainly love it. Another important beach worth visiting is R.K. Beach.

Other popular tourist attractions are Rishkonda, Gangavaram and Bhimili. The serene atmosphere of Rishikonda is sure to tranquilize your minds. The Beach Resort of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is located here. If you visit this place you can arrange for your stay at the resort from which the beach view could be enjoyed. Dutch cemeteries and Portuguese churches are some of the places that tourists visit here.

The beaches at Bhimili are really enchanting. But those who love water sports may not like such beaches as it has nothing of that sort to offer. However those who love only nature will find the treasures of nature in store for them here. The golden sands and the pollution free waters are sure to enthrall anyone. The beaches are not the only tourist attractions at Visakhapatnam and you also have museums, parks, hills and valleys to visit.

Finding a good restaurant at Visakhapatnam is not very difficult. However the meals served here are hot and spicy and if you do not want spicy foods then you have to make a little search. In Siripuram area, many restaurants are seen and they serve different cuisines. You can find the food of your taste in these restaurants. The star hotels have bars attached to them but they are very expensive.

To enjoy your days at Visakhapatnam you have to find the good hotels here. If you refer the right Visakhapatnam travel guide, you will be able to spot the good Visakhapatnam hotels and Visakhapatnam restaurants. There are many affordable budget lodges as well as splurges located here. Some of the popular ones are The Daspalla, The Green Park and The Grand Central Hotel. In the Beach Road many cozy hotels are located. The resorts run by APTDC are affordable but advance booking is necessary. If you plan ahead of time, you can enjoy the fun to the fullest.

Article Posted By : Sumazla  On August 26, 2012lView All Articles

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