Visakhapatnam
Popularly Known As Vizag
The beautiful city with its twin town Waltair, forms a harmonious blend of majestic hills, valleys and golden beaches along the Bay of Bengal coastline. In the 18th century, Visakhapatnam was part of the Northern Circars, a region of Coastal Andhra that came first under French control and later that of the British. Visakhapatnam became a district in the Madras Presidency of British India.
Near Visakhapatnam
More to see around Andhra Pradesh.
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Araku Valley
Araku valley is one of the most important tourist destination in Andhra Pradesh. A pleasant hill station famous for its scenic gardens with lush green nature, valleys, waterfalls and streams.
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Birla Planetarium Hyderabad
Birla Planetarium and Science Museum is located in Naubat Road. The planetarium was inaugurated by Late Sri N.T.Rama Rao on 8th September 1985.
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Birla Temple (Hyderabad)
This shimmering ethereal temple of Lord Venkateshwara, built in sculpted white marble, floats on the city skyline, on Kala Pahad.
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Borra Caves
The million year-old limestone Borra Caves, is situated at about 56 miles north of Vizag.
