GENERAL INFO & HISTORY:

Vizag (also Visakhapatnam, shortened and anglicised: Visakha/Vizag or Vasaka) is a major port and the

second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after

Kolkata and Chennai, with a population of approximately 1.3 million. It is located 625 kilometres (388 mi) east

of state capital, Hyderabad. The city is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal

to the east. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district and is also home to the Eastern Naval

Command of the Indian Navy. Visakhapatnam is often referred to as The Jewel of The East Coastor The City of

Destiny. Vizag is sometimes referred to as the "Goa of the East Coast." Just like its west coast counterpart, it has

beautiful virgin beaches, laterite hillocks, smooth roads and stunning landscape. Health-tourism is a fast

developing industry. Visakhapatnam is variously referred to as Jewel on the Coramandel Coast or Steel city.

CITY : Visakhapatnam

STATE : Andhra Pradesh

INTERNATIONAL DIALING CODE : +91 – 891

TIME ZONE : Indian Standard Time (UTC+05:30)

LOCAL LANGUAGE : Telugu

Hello namasthe/namaskaram

Welcome swaagatham

How are you? Meeru Elaa Unnaru

Fine Baagunnanu

Glad to meet you Kalisinanduku Santhosham

What is your name? Mee Peeru Aemiti

Iam John? Naa Peeru John

Come in Loopaliki Randi

Sit down Kurchondi

Stop Agaandi

Go forward. Munduku Pondi

Go back Vennaki Pondi

Go straight Neeruga Pondi

I want to get down here Naku Ekkada Digaali

Next stop Tharuvatha Stop

Listen Veenandi

Please Dayachiyandi

Goodbye Veeldi Vaastha

I want Naaku Kavaali

Can you help me please? Meeru Naku Sahayam Chaiyandi

I agree Neenu Oppu Kunta

I disagree Neenu Oppu Koonu

Good Manchidi

Congratulations Dhanyavadhamulu

Excuse me/sorry Shaminchandi

How much will it cost? Entha Karchu Avuthundhi

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS :

Fire : 101

EMRI : 108 ( Medical / Fire Emergency)

Indian Airlines : 0891 2746501

Airport Enquiry : 0891 2572020, 2572932

Railways Enquiry : 130 to134

Jet Airways : 0891 2762080, 2762180

APSRTC Enquiry : 0891 2746400

Railway Reservations : 135 to 136

Police Control Room : 100, 91 0891 2565454

The telephone numbers of some IMPORTANT HOSPITALS of the city are given below:

KGH PBX : 0891 2564891

Seven Hills Hospital : 0891 2563081

Apollo Heart Care Center : 0891 2529618

Queens’ NRI Hospital : 0891 2535063

CDR Hospital : 0891 2755444, 2755415

CITY HISTORY:

Cosmopolitan Port City

Vizag for all one of the best ports in the nation. An old world charm beckons you in Vizag yet, modernity is

evident in every nook and cranny. Bullock Carts and cars walk the same path concrete high-rises and thatched

roofed cottages with while painted walls are next door neighbors. But, all this adds to leading to the unique

flavor of Visakhapatnam. With changing times this port city is expanding as second biggest city of

Andhrapradesh adopted by the modern changes of lifestyle as it speaks of development, many multinational

companies want to make their base in Vizag.

At a Glance

Vizag is a port city in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. On the eastern coast of the country, it is bounded on

two sides by the Eastern ghats and the Bay of Bengal. The city is 650 km northeast from state capital

Hyderabad. Located on National Highway no.5 of India's highway systems, it is an important destination on the

Eastern Railway grid. A world-class port and among the world's largest ship building yards, it's a heady

concoction of the old and the new.

When to Visit?

Vizag has a relatively pleasant climate all year through, except April to June, when the mercury can climb up to

39'C. Winter sees a maximum temperature of 29'C and a minimum of 19'C. Tourist Season officially is from

September to March, but it's best to go with advance bookings in.

How to reach?

Road NH 5 (3kms)

National Highway No.5 (Howrah to Chennai) passes through Visakhapatnam. APSRTC as well private

operators runs buses to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Chennai, Koraput, Damanjudi, Khammam, Tirupathi

& Banglore.

Rail Station (1.5kms)

Visakhapatnam is the center point for trains plying between Chennai - Howrah - secunderabad. It is well

connected to Hyderabad being the state captial and other leading towns in the state, as well as to Bhubaneswar.

Airport ( 14 kms)

Visakhapatnam Airport has good air links to Hyderabad, Mumbai,Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore

IN & AROUND to HOTEL AKSHAYA

SHOPPING

Big Bazaar Walk able Distance

Sony Center Walk able Distance

Tirumala Music Center Walk able Distance

R. K Family Shoppee Walk able Distance

Kalaniketan Shoppee Walk able Distance

V Square Mall Walk able Distance

Khazana Jewellers Walk able Distance

UAE Exchange Walk able Distance

ANR Shopping Walk able Distance

Reebok Walk able Distance

Nike Walk able Distance

United Colors of Benton Walk able Distance

Titan Watch & Eye Walk able Distance

Samsonite Store Walk able Distance

VIP Luggage Walk able Distance

Vizag Central 5.0 km

CMR Central 5.0 km

THEATER’S

Sangam-Sarat Theater Walk able Distance

Srikanya theater Walk able Distance

Varun Inox 5.0 km

CMR Inox 5.0 km

Vizag Central Inox 5.0 km

Jagdamba Multiples 2.3 km

PUBLIC SECTOR UNITS

DRM Office Walk able Distance

Passport Office 8.5 Km

Railway Hospital Walk able Distance

Naval Chief Engineers Office 0.5 Km

Municipal Corporation 1.0 km

BSNL Dabagardens 2.0 km

BSNL Aslimetta 1.5 km

Main Post Office Dabagardens 2.0 km

SPIRUTAL PLACES

Ramakrishna Mission 3.0 Km

kanaka Mahalakshmi temple 3.0 Km

Sampat vinayaka temple 1.0 Km

Kali Mandir 4.0 Km

Durga Bari 1.0 km

Sai Baba Temple 6.0 km Behind Girijan Corporation, Chinna Waltair

Krishna Chaitanya Matt 4.0 km Zilla parishad junction

Jagannatha Swamy Temple 4.0 km Pandi Metta

BANK SECTORS

SBI Main Branch Dabagardens 1.0 km

SBI Dondaparthi 0.5 Km

Axis Dwarakanagar 0.5 Km

ICICI Dwarakanagar 0.5 Km

HDFC Bank Dwarakanagar 1.0 km

IDBI Siripuram 2.0 km

HSBC Asliametta 1.5 km

AIRPORT & RAILWAY STATION

Visakhapatnam Airport 14.0 Km

Visakhapatnam City Bus Stand 1.0 Km

Visakhapatnam Railway Station 1.0 Km

OTHERS

Diamond Park 0.5 Km

Port Stadium 1.0 Km

Port Hospital 1.0 Km

Ramakrishna Beach 4.0 Km

Vuda Park 6.0 Km

Vuda Children Theater 6.0 Km

Submarine -Museum 4.5 Km

Aqua Museum 5.0 Km

Andhra University 3.0 km

Satyam City Center 3.0 km

Wipro City Center 3.0 km

IBM Daksh 2.0 km

HSBC Call Center 2.7 km

NAD Junction 10.0 km

Hindustan Shipyard 5.0 km

HPCL 10.0 km

BEST SEASON TO VISIT:

Vacation in Visakhapatnam, India, promises a memorable experience. Vishakhapatnam city has come up as

one of the developed cities of India with an amazing fusion of industries and natural splendor. People are sure to

enjoy their vacation in this beautiful port city of Andra Pradesh. Vacationing in Visakhapatnam is indeed a

thrilling experience for tourists coming from various parts of the country and outskirts as well. It abounds with

many tourist spots, which attract tourists from far and wide. The best time to visit Vizag is during the months of

October, November, December, January, February and March.

SIMACHALAM:

Simhachalam temple is situated 24 kms from vizag amidst lush green hills. The beautifully carved 16 pillared

dance hall and the 96 pillared cultural hall showcases the architectural brilliance of the era that used to be. The

presiding deity is Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy.

RISHIKONDA:

Only 15 km from vizag, Rishikonda has everything that the passionate traveler in you seeks - alluring beaches,

hills and adventure water sports - skiing wind surfing. The sea and hill cottages further enhance your holiday

moments. Just right for your honeymoon or to rekindle those nostalgic moments.

INDIRA GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK:

The Indira Gandhi Zoological park, stretched over 635 acres of land is located 9 km from the city center.

The Zoo which houses around 80 species of birds and animals caged is bounded by eastern ghats on the three

sides and the Bay of Bengal on the east. It is one of the largest zoo parks in Andhra Pradesh. The well planned

layout of the zoo has different enclosures for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals and birds

close to the natural habitats. The wildlife variety ranges from common langur, mandrills, olive baboons, wolves,

jackals to Himalayan black beer, terrapins, water monitor lizards, crocodile and hippop

KAILASHGIRI:

Picture this a lushly green park over a 130 mts high hill overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Could your soul ask for

more? The presence of Giant statues of the celestial couple, Siva & Parvathi, make Kailashgiri a must to visit

list. The Place also offers a breathtaking view at night - a million lights and the enchanting waves further away.

Other highlights include: Rope-way to the hill, art gallery, air- conditioned conference hall, a capsule lift to the

highest view point, food court, art gallery and souvenir shops.

ROPEWAY:

Yet another highpoint of Kailashgiri, the rope way is the third route to the Kailashgiri hill top. It's a first of its

kind in Andhra Pradesh as well as in the whole of Costal India. It offers a 360 degree view from the fiber glass

cabins while traveling up and down 375 mts rope-way.

In addition, a circular train project provides a bird,s eye view of whole of vizag.

TENNATI PARK

Located on the beach road, this is where you can enjoy your evenings with sea view and cool breeze. Also

around are food courts and a big screen show where you can watch movies...

VUDA PARK

Vuda Park alias Taraka Rama Rao, located near Rama Krishna Beach is one of the most attractive leisure spot

in Visakhapatnam. The park, named after the former Chief Minister of Andhrapradesh Sri. N.T.Rama Rao, has

boating & swimming facilities, two roller skating rink, camel & horse riding, artificial caves, beautiful long

lawns, flower gardens and a children park. The play pen in the park has 3000 plastic balls and boxing bags. The

dancing musical fountain in the vuda park provided wholesome entertainment to visitor's.

VISAKHA MUSEUM:

Located on R.K. Beach Road,Visakha Museum gives a vivid picture of its historic moorings through a rare

collections of artifacts, inscriptions and previous historic documents.

KURUSURA SUBMARINE MUSEUM:

Yet another landmark of Visakhapatnam. The first of its kind in the whole South Asia, INS Kurusura

Submarine is a soviet built 1641 class submarine.It was introduced into the Indian Navy on 18th December

1969 and decommissioned on 28th February 2001 after 31 years of glorious service to the nation. One can now

view this classy submarine here at this museum, the complete Submarine including its weapon packages is

hauled - up - from sea to land and positioned on a concrete foundation here.

RAMAKRISHNA BEACH :

Ramakrishna Beach is the most popular beach of Visakhapatnam. With its serene waters and tranquil

atmosphere, the beach offers a lovely vista of the countryside. In the past few years, it has gained immense

popularity amongst the tourists.

Matsya Darshani

Aquarium at Ramakrishna Beach

The aquarium here is a popular attraction for the children. here they can learn all about underwater lives.

Kali Temple

Rama Krishna Mission

Is the temple of goddess kali located on R.K. Beach where lot of devotees visit everyday to perform puja. It is a

beautiful temple built keeping in mind traditional Bengali temple architecture. seek blessings from Kali Ma

amidst this splendid beauty.

Named after the legendary freedom fighter Tenneti Viswanadham this park

sitting on the foot of Kailasgiri park offers magnificent view of the sea is one of the serene beaches within the city. so

close to the city yet so secluded it is Tenneti park and adjacent beach park is a rejuvanator.