Vizag

Vishakhapatnam, also called Vizag is a city and port, of northeastern Andhra Pradesh state. Vishakhapatnam is  also referred to as, ‘Goa of the East Coast’, ‘The City of Destiny’, and ‘Jewel of the East Coast’. Vishakhapatnam has a rich history and was part of the Kalinga Empire.It was an ancient Port city which had trade relations with the Middle East and Rome.

It is the headquarter of the Eastern command of the Indian Navy, the largest city in Andhra Pradesh and has Indian’s most modern shipyard.

Interesting facts:

1. Asia’s first submarine museum opened here, One of it’s kind. A real Submarine which is retired from services, INS Kursura, stands high right beside the Beach road, acting as a link between the curiosity of general public and depths of Indian Navy.
2. It is a major bases in Vishakhapatnam which is also its headquarters and is responsible for states of Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
3. The land of Lord Narsimha.
4. Third largest city in Eastern Coastal India.
5. India’s first Nuclear Submarine INS Arihant was constructed here.
6. Manganese ,iron ore and oilseeds are exported at Visakhapatnam, and the city has an oil refinery, a steel plant, and industrial complexes for the production of petrochemicals, fertilizer, sugar, and jute.
7. Visakhapatnam Port is the fifth-busiest cargo port in India. The city is a major tourist destination and is particularly known for its beaches, ancient Buddhist sites, and the natural beauty of the surrounding Eastern Ghats.
8. It is Famous for Fishing industry, road–rail connectivity, many heavy industries like Hindustan Petroleum, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, National Thermal Power, Bharat Heavy Electricals Naval Science and Technological Laboratory and Naval Dockyard .
9. The deepest seaport of India lies in Vizag. The Gangavaram Port .
10. The first ship to be constructed fully in India after independence was built at the Scindia Shipyard and named Jal Usha. It was launched in 1948 by Jawahar lal Nehru.

Places to visit:

1. Yarada Beach.
2. Katiki Waterfalls.
3. Kailasagiri.
4. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park.
5. Araku Valley.
6. VUDA Park.
7. Borra Caves.
8. INS Kurusura Submarine Museum.
9. Rushikonda Beach.
10. Rama Krishna Beach.
11. Dolphin’s Nose.

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