Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam is the executive capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is also the most populous and largest city in Andhra Pradesh. The city is located on the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. Visakhapatnam is the headquarters of the East Naval Command. Visakhapatnam is also known as Vizag. This city is also known as the city of ports. The city is famous for being home to one of the oldest shipyards in all of India.
Visakhapatnam is historically considered to be part of the Kalinga region. According to historians, the present city was built around the 11th and 12th centuries CE by King Cholothonga I of the Chola dynasty. The city was then conquered by the Mughals in the 16th century. Eventually, European powers established commercial interests in the city and Visakhapatnam came under French rule in the late 18th century.
Visiting place in VisakhapatnamÂ
Submarine Museum
Submarine Museum
The museum is located inside an actual submarine. The name of this submarine is INS Kurusura which is a diesel-electric submarine. This submarine is the 5th submarine of India.The museum is located near the war memorial in Visakhapatnam. The clear blue water and beautiful scenery of golden sand on the beach serve as the perfect place for a submarine museum.INS Kurusura served in the Indian Navy for 31 years in 2001. The museum is designed for naval demonstrations and public awareness. It is a kind of project started by Eastern Naval Command. The museum is the only submarine museum in all of Asia.
Kailasagiri
Kailasagiri
Kailasagiri is a hilltop park. The park is located at an altitude of 360 feet. The park has been developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Kailasagiri was awarded by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2003 as its “Best Tourist Spot“.A cable car has been placed here to reach the top of the hill. This car has been placed for the first time in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
It is the largest zoo in Andhra Pradesh. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is a part of the Kambalakonda Forest Reserve. Its dedicated sections for different varieties of animals such as primates, carnivores, mammals, ungulates, and birds, this destination houses a vast range of animals. The zoo is on three sides of the eastern ghat and on the fourth side is the Bay of Bengal. The park opened to the public on May 19, 1977.
Yarada Beach
Yarada Beach
Yarda Beach is surrounded by greenery and soft golden sand. The beach is bordered by the Khadi of Bengal on one side and the mountains on the other. The hills surrounding the beach make it look surreal and full of scenic beauty. The deep blue color of the sea, when merged with the golden glow of the sand. It is located near Gangavaram Beach, Dolphin’s Nose, and Gangavaram Port.
Borra Caves
The Borra Caves are located in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley. Borra caves were created when river water flowed from the limestone, and calcium carbonate was converted into calcium bicarbonate. The natural skylights in the caves make way for a colorful image that gives them their own unique mystery.
