Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam is a bustling harbour and the headquarters of the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy.

How to reach: Well linked to Calcutta, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi and Bhubaneshwar by air. Visakhapatnam is on the main Calcutta to Chennai railway line. Is connected to all major cities by road.

Where to stay: The Park Hotel, Taj Residency, Dolphin Hotel, Hotel Green Park, Hotel Daspalla, Hotel Meghalaya, Sarovar Hotel, Hotel Ananth. Hotel Prince, Yatri Niwas (APT) etc.

What to see: Dolphin's Nose, Ramakrishna Mission Beach, Kailasa Hill, Ross Hill.

Excursions: Araku Valley (112 kms), Simhachalam (16 kms), Bheemunipatnam (24 kms), Rishikonda Beach (10 kms). Bora Caves (90 kms).

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