A Fun-Filled Journey to Vishakhapatnam

The financial capital of Andhra Pradesh, situated in the Eastern Ghats, Vishakhapatnam is the ‘Jewel of the east coast’ of India and the major port from where the Navy operations are carried out.

A road trip from Hyderabad to Vishakhapatnam is indeed a beautiful journey you will cherish for a lifetime with the memories imprinted on your mind forever. From beaches to huge mountain ranges, national parks to museums, caves, valleys, Vishakhapatnam has it all. It also has other tourist attractions that depict the rich cultural heritage of India.

Hyderabad is 660 km away from Vishakhapatnam, a most viable source of your journey. If you choose to go via Vijayawada route, you can visit Ramoji film city which has the beautiful display of film sets.

Along the Vijayawada highway, stop by the ‘7’ restaurant at Suryapet to enjoy some delicious food. The scenic greenery of Konassema and the beauty of overflowing rivers are sure to take your fatigue away. Visit Buddha Park at Eluru to get a glimpse of magnificent Buddha statue situated amidst the pond. It also hosts a painting gallery, the paintings depicts the teachings of Buddha. Stop over Pushkar Ghat and The Iskon temple at Rajahmundry.

The advantage of the chauffeur-driven road trip is it makes you feel enchanted along the way while you rejoice family time without having to worry about the directions and the hassles of traffic.

A stroll along the stretch of water, sunbath, the humid climate, building sand castles, savoring mouth-watering bajji, what else can you ask for, on a beach! Ramakrishna beach, one of the famous tourist spots in Vishakhapatnam is filled with hustle and bustle of people from all walks of life. The Matsyadarshni aquarium along the shores of the Ramakrishna beach houses the rich marine life including fishes and invertebrates encapsulated in transparent water tanks.

The Rishikonda beach, Bheemilli beach, Yarada beach, Lawson’s bay beach are some of the other beaches in Vishakhapatnam.

Explore the Borra caves with its stalactite and stalagmite formations inside. The beauty of the deciduous forest range, hilly terrain, landscapes around the caves is visually appealing. The rays of sunlight entering the caves from the severed ceiling give you warmth in the cool climate. Also, enjoy the picturesque view of Araku valley while sipping a cup of hot coffee and a sight of magnificent waterfalls near the caves is a feast for your weary eyes sure to leave you awestruck. Visit the Submarine museum to get a glimpse of the rich aquatic life of Vishakhapatnam.

Spot white tigers at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, a big wildlife park with an option of vehicle touring around the park. You can shop for the sarees, handicrafts and wooden toys from Leepakshi emporium a government undertaking.

Vishakhapatnam serves a wide variety of delicacies like special South Indian Thali, the local Hyderabadi biryani, commendable fast food and spicy Andhra cuisine to its visitors.

Relish the mouth-watering Andhra seafood at Sea-Inn prepared with a blend of traditional spices complemented with the famous Hyderabadi biryani.

The exotic dinner at hotel Dasapall served with the coconut chutney made from a secret ingredient, the tempting chat at Chandu sweets, authentic south Indian delicacies at Sri Ram, Chana Bun at FoodEx leaves you craving for more.

A truly blissful experience of a road trip leaving you overjoyed and refreshed with the spell of nature’s beauty in your hearts imbibed forever. 

A trip you must look forward to for an exciting and adventure-filled journey.