Visakhapatnam is better known as Vizag. Vizag is a thriving industrial city in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh with a busy port, huge dry dock and a flourishing ship building industry. Just a short drive away is the Rishikonda Beach. The port of Vizag is a major landmark. The sight of the ships anchored in the harbor is a wonderful sight. The ship building yard and the port channel of Vizag are best viewed from the Ross Hill. Cargo-vessels, naval ships and passenger liners are all built here. Place of interest close by include, Kailasagiri, Dolphin's Nose, Ramakrishna Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Hindustan Shipyard, Andhra University, The Ross Hill.
How to reach
Air: Visakhapatnam is linked by air from Hyderabad, Calcutta, Chennai & Bhubaneswar.
Rail: The port city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is situated on the main line of the Howrah-Chennai railway route. The Visakhapatnam Railway Terminus is well linked with various routes in India.
Road: Vizag has a good network of roads.
Rail: The port city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is situated on the main line of the Howrah-Chennai railway route. The Visakhapatnam Railway Terminus is well linked with various routes in India.
Road: Vizag has a good network of roads.
Weather
Visakhapatnam has a hot climate during summers, a pleasant winters and heavy rainy monsoons during June to September. Summers during March to May are oppressive and uncomfortable with temperature reaches a scorching level of 45°C or above and the high humidity level make the climate very sultry. Winters during December to February are somewhat pleasant and warm with temperature levels ranges in 18°C to 32°C.
Best Seasons
Best periods to visit here are during October to March.
