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To see and do in Visakhapatnam

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Visakhapatnam
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Cosmopolitan Port City

The gorgeous blue sea, seductively sandy beaches, breathtaking valleys and a luxuriant countryside?No we are not speaking about Goa! Cant you think of any other part in India with beaches? Well, we are describing Visakhapatanam- Vizag for all one of the best ports in the nation.An old world charm beckons you in Vizag yet, modernity is evident in every nook and cranny. Bullock carts and cars walk the same path concrete high-rises and thatched roofed cottages with while painted walls are next door neighbors. But, all this adds to lending to the unique flavor of Visakhapatnam.
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  • Visit India's largest ship building yard. Most of country's cargo-vessels, naval ships and passenger liners are all built here. But you will need to contact the authorities and get prior permission.
  • Prove your patriotism by visiting the Victory at Sea Memorial. This was erected by the Indian Navy to commemorate the destruction of the Ghazni Submarine in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
  • Drive up Kailasagiri Hill to a vast patch of green grass with panoramic views of the shoreline and the bustling city.
  • Take your sweetheart to Titanic Point. Built like a ship overlooking the Bay of Bengal, this replica from the Titanic offers a spectacular view of the sea. So go on, outstretch your arms and sing My heart will go on!

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Beaches
  Lawson's Bay Beach An enchanting stretch of golden sands, blue sea and green palms. You can even swim a few laps, as the water current is quite low. Dolphin's Nose Vizag's prominent landmark, it is a single rock, over 350 m tall, jutting out into the sea and resembling a dolphin's nose. You can visit the beautiful Catholic chapel 'Our Lady of the Sacred Heart' and the old lighthouse. Ramakrishna Beach Being the locals' favourite, this beach is crowded, but the sands are a good place for games. And the street vendors offer irresistible seafood.

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Hills
  Kailsagiri A charming hill on the northern side of the city, Kailasagiri offers a spectacular view of the long shoreline and the cityscape of Vizag. It has been developed into a charming picnic spot. You can plonk yourself on the many seats and and take in the wonderful sights of the sea. The religious can kowtow before the 40-ft Shiva Parvati statues and the three holy signs of Lord Venkateshwara, the Sankaram (conch), Chakram (a small wheel) and Namam (forehead mark). Lighted up at night, these can be seen from every corner of the city. Kailasagiri serves as a gliding base. Situated at an altitude of 130 m, Gliding Point provides ample challenge to gliders.

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Museums
  Submarine Museum Get aboard an actual submarine! On Ramakrishna Beach is the decommissioned sub I.N.S. Kurusura that has been turned into a museum by the Indian Navy. It lets you see how submarines work and how they are used during wars.

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Religious Places
  Simhachalam Temple Atop a hill stands this magnificent temple to Lord Vishnu built way back in the 11th century. The carvings of Vishnu as Narasimha (half man, half beast) are said to be amongst the best in the country. Kotilingeshwara Temple Legend says that at some point in time, 99,99,999 lingas appeared in this temple on Baruva Beach, lending the shrine its name.

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Festivals
  Vizag celebrates almost all the festivals. The months between October and January are the busiest times for the locals. The festival season begins with the nine-day Navratri festival in October, and ends with the famous harvest festival of Sankranthi in mid-January. The town also celebrates Navy Day (in December), as it is the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command. The Navy celebrates its people and the country with a beautiful display of weapons and ships, and the troops marching smartly dressed in crisp white. Visakha Utsav is the annual tourism festival held in December. Organised by the government and the whole city is lit up and in a festive mood.

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Adventure
  Jungle Bells/Tyda Nature Camp Home for a variety of wild mammals and avifauna, Tyda offers plenty of wildlife viewing and bird watching. There's also rock climbing, trekking and target shooting with bow and arrows. There are experts to teach you the language of the jungle, like making animal and bird calls, and identify pug marks. For a truly jungle experience, book into one of the log huts or tents here. Jungle Trails Vizag with its numerous hills and vast forest cover is trekkers' paradise. Jungle Trails is developed on three acres of forest land in the Eastern Ghats, So make your way through the sylvan woods listening to bird chirps and animal howls and chasing butterflies. In short connect with Nature.
 
 
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