Visakhapatnam
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About Visakhapatnam
Located on the south-east coast of Indian peninsula, the port city of Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, has been a huge draw card for travellers from far and wide for its natural beauty and commercial significance. The headquarters of the Eastern command of the Indian Navy, the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh, has Indian's most modern shipyard.
Aptly known as the sobriquet 'The Jewel of The East Coast', Visakhapatnam and its surroundings can offer whole lot of attractions to a discerning visitor. Visitors can explore places of importance in and around Vizag by choosing this place as their base.
Fast Facts
Temperature
Summer 39 - 28C
Winter 29 - 19 C
Best Season
Through out the year
Getting to Visakhapatnam
AIR
The city's airport is connected by flights from major cities like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata.
RAIL
Visakhapatnam is a major railway junction connecting several important cities in India.
ROAD
Visakhapatnam is connected by good motorable roads to all important places and cities in India.
Visakhapatnam is
650 km from Hyderabad
791 km from Tirupati
382 km from Vijayawada
510 km from Warangal
120 km from Araku
810 km from Chennai