Visakhapatnam is located on the eastern coast of India. It is the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is also known as Vizag.

There are many exciting facts about Visakhapatnam. Let’s find out!

Key facts!

• Visakhapatnam has one of the oldest ports in India.
• The Visakhapatnam Port is the second-largest in India according to the cargo or goods it handles.
• Vizag is also an industrial city.
• This means it has many big and small industries and factories.
• However, this doesn’t mean that Visakhapatnam is only about business and work!
• It has a long coast along the Bay of Bengal and so, also has many beautiful beaches.
• Visakhapatnam has many beaches, museums and parks.
• They include Yarada Beach, Bheemili Beach, Rama Krishna Beach, Rushikonda Beach, etc.
• You can also visit the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, the Indian Naval Museum and more.
• There are also many wonderful places to see near the city which you can visit for a day or two. Some of these are:
• The Araku Valley is a lovely hill station where the Borra Caves are found.
• The Katiki Waterfalls, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kailasagiri Park and more.

Youtube user “Explore YRS” takes us on a virtual tour of Vizag. 

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