Visakhapatnam is the only protected harbor on the Coromondel Coast. Visakhapatnam is a vital ship building center and the first steamer to be built in India was launched in Vizag’s harbor in the year 1948. The city of Vizag has many major industries like Fertilizer, Oil Refinery, Ship Building, Steel Mills, Petro Chemicals and a Naval Base.
The City of Visakhapatnam is well connected to all the major as well as minor parts of the country by air, rail and road.
By Air
The city of Visakhapatnam is connected with Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bhubaneswar. Indian Airlines provide daily flights to Hyderabad and 5 times a week to New Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai.
By Rail
Visakhapatnam is a principal junction on the Chennai-Kolkata rail track, which is commercially important. This is the reason why Vizag is well connected by railway with New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. Express trains are available on a daily basis to all the four major cities.
By Road
The city of Visakhapatnam is located at a distance of 350 kilometers from Vijayawada and 650 kilometers from Hyderabad. Frequent and regular bus services are available to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, and Tirupati, which let you visit other tourist places in Andhra Pradesh.
To have some relaxation time or to explore the attractions comfortably, you must know the best time to visit Visakhapatnam. Enjoy shopping in Visakhapatnam from various famous markets and also enjoy the mouth-watering delicacies of this south Indian state.
