Introducing Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam – also called Vizag (vie-zag) – is Andhra Pradesh’s second-largest city, though it feels more like an ageing beach-resort town. It’s famous for shipbuilding and steel manufacturing, and now it’s also an up-and-comer in the call-centre, software and film industries. But we love it for its kitschy coasts. The run-down boardwalk along Ramakrishna Beach has lots of spunk, and the beach at nearby Rushikonda is one of Andhra’s best. Vizag is also a base for visits to the Araku Valley.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: overwhelmed with planning for India
by krishnanlakshmi 23 July 2011
Thank you for the advice :). I am aware - I lived in and worked in "naxalite-infested" areas of Orissa for two years (without any trouble).…
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RE: Weekend break from Hyderabad. Suggestions please
by SoulCurry 21 July 2011
Another vote for Vizag: specifically: Bhimunipatnam, Rishikonda and best of all, Araku Valley. Totally off the beaten track and great…
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RE: Horsley Hill
by edwardseco 10 July 2011
Second hand & I hope my Andhra-Telengana folk will chime in, I have been told that I should have headed NE to Vizag for a cooler environment…
