About Vizag
Visakhapatnam (locally known also Vaishakhapuram or Vizag) is the largest metropolis in the state of Andhra Pradesh and seventh largest in India. It covers an area of 544 sq km on the South-East cost of India about 625 km away from Hyderabad, the capital town of Andhra Pradesh. The city is surrounded by the Mountain ranges of Eastern Ghats to the south, north and west. Its eastern side is protected by the Bay of Bengal.Visakhapatnam was a small fishing village at early twentieth century (about 1900 AD) but it has changed rapidly in last century and it turned into a new looks with lots of large industries, IT Hubs, Shopping complex and many more. Visakhapatnam Sea port is one of the largest seaports in India and it also the headquarters of Eastern Naval Command for Indian Navy. Languages and Religions in Visakapatnam.
DAY 1 PICKUP FROM VIZAG: Hotel / Airport / Railway station / Bus Station and proceed to Vizag Local Sightseeing places including:
INDIRA GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK
The zoo houses around 80 species of birds and animals and is one of the largest Zoo Parks in Andhra Pradesh. The park has different enclosures for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals and birds close to their natural habitats. The wildlife variety ranges from common langur, mandrills, olive baboons, wolves, jackals to Himalayan black bear, terrapins, water monitor Lizards, crocodile and hippopotamus. The zoo encloses varied collection of birds.
KAILASAGIRI
Spread over an area of 350 acres, it is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Vizag with an enchanting view of the sea, beaches, lush green forests and the beautiful city. The major attraction of the park is Lord Shiva Parvathi statue. At the base of Lord Shiva’s statue, there is a stream that flows all the way to the foot of the hill. The hilltop also has many wonderful attractions like the Titanic viewpoint, floral clock, Shanku-Chakra Namas of Lord Venkateswara, Gliding point, Jungle Trails, Manicured lawns, Art gallery & Children Park. The floral clock on Kailasagiri is one of the biggest in India with a diameter of 10 ft.
SUBMARINE MUSEUM
The Submarine Museum is the first submarine tuned to a museum in the whole of Asia and second in the World. INS Kurusura Submarine is a Soviet built I-641 class Submarine inducted into the Indian Navy on 18, December 1969 and the same was decommissioned on 28, February 2001 after 31 years of glorious service to the nation. The Submarine was brought from the sea to the sands of the Ramakrishna Beach and positioned on concrete foundation to set up as a museum. It has been established with the aim to create awareness among the public to know how the submarines work during wartime and for showcasing the life inside the submarine, etc.
RAMA KRISHNA BEACH
This beach occupying large parts of the seafront is a great spot to spend time leisurely. The RK Beach was jointly developed by the Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam (MCV) and the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA). The Submarine Museum, Visakha museum, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, an aquarium, Kali Temple, statues of prominent personalities, road side restaurants and parks are added attractions of RK beach. The beach is best known for the INS Kursura Submarine Museum, which preserves the Kalvari class submarine. The war memorial called ‘Victory at Sea’ at the shore of the beach was constructed as homage to soldiers of the 1971 war.
Drop at Vizag Hotel / Over Night Stay In Vizag End of a One Day Vizag Local Sightseeing Tour…
Itinerary for Day 2 Vizag Local Sigtseeing Tour
DAY 2 PICKUP FROM VIZAG: Hotel / After Brakefast and proceed Vizag Local Sightseeing places including:
BHEEMILI BEACH
Bheemili beach provides a beautiful seafront to the fishing town of Bheemunipatnam, one of the oldest municipalities in India and is dotted with thatched cottages and ancient Dutch bungalows that are a reminder of its historic past. The 17th century ruins of a fort and cemetery built by the Dutch are seen here. The cemetery named Hollanders Green has some tombs embossed with the skull and cross bones motif of sea pirates. It is located near the beach and it is one of the oldest cemeteries in India. The Bheemili port used to operate passenger vessels to Madras and Calcutta during the British rule.
THOTLAKONDA
the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hilltop in Chepala Uppadu village on Bheemili beach road (after Rishikonda). Also known as ‘the Hill of Eagles’, the complex has a number of stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, a congregation hall and a refectory belonging to the Hinayana school, mostly excavated during1982-92. These remains are classifieds as religious, secular and civil. Excavations at Thotlakonda compris pottery, beads, bangle pieces, tiles, stuccos, iron objects, sculptural remains, moulded bricks, inscriptions, coins, etc.
BAVIKONDA
Bavikonda is historical Buddhist site near Kapula Uppadu village in Bheemili beach road (after Rishikonda).The hill acquired the name Bavikonda due to the existence of wells on the hill to collect rain water for drinking purpose. The artifacts recovered here include Roman coins and satavahana coins apart from pottery dating back to 3rd century BC and 2nd Century AD. Excavations on the hill-top brought to light an extensive Buddhist establishment consisting of a Mahachaitya, stupas, chaityagrihas, a congregation hall, platforms, viharas, kitchen-cum-store complex, pottery, relic caskets, tiles, stuccos, iron objects, moulded bricks, coins etc
RISHIKONDA BEACH
The lovely Rishikonda Beach here with golden sands and vast stretch of water is considered the best beach in Vizag. The unspoiled beauty of the beach is its main attraction and offers a unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the golden sands, palm trees and cool breeze. The beach is a haven for watersports lovers and one can enjoy water skiing, speed boating, sunbathing, wind surfing and swimming.The Rishikonda Beach is the best site for the swimmers. The waves at the beach are peaceful compared to RK Beach. But a sudden increase in depth can surprise the visitors and is advised to be careful while swimming at the beach. On Holi, the beach gets transformed to a hue of vibrant colours, with people splashing color and water on each other.
Drop at Vizag / Hotel / Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station. End of a Two Days Vizag Local Sightseeing Tour…
[Two Day Tour Car Rental Tariffs]
| Sl.No. | Cab Type | Per Day Non Ac | Per Day A/c | Add Km | Add Hrs | Parking Extra |
| 1 | Indica | Rs 1,400/- | Rs 1,600/- | Rs 08/- | Rs 150/- | Yes |
| 2 | Toyota Etios | Rs 1,800/- | Rs 2,100/- | Rs 10/- | Rs 200/- | Yes |
| 3 | Tavera | Rs 2,100/- | Rs 2,400/- | Rs 12/- | Rs 250/- | Yes |
| 4 | Innova | Rs 2,600/- | Rs 2,900/- | Rs 14/- | Rs 300/- | Yes |
| 5 | Tempo Traveller 12 + 1 Seater | Rs 4,200/- | Rs 4,600/- | Rs 16/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |
| 6 | Mini Bus 20 + 1 seater | Rs 5,200/- | Rs 5,600/- | Rs 26/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 2 Days Vizag Local Sightseeing tour package. This 2 days Andra Pradesh tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Andra Pradesh and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.