Visakhapatnam is a land of many surprises. Come and discover the history behind this Jewel on the East Coast. Visakhapatnam has witnessed the reigns of various kingdoms - Asoka, Pallavas, Cholas and Gangas. Today you can see the Country’s largest ship building yard, with a natural harbour and beach, stretching endlessly against a backdrop of low hills, and dotted with secluded covers and creeks.

Visakhapatnam became popularly known as Vizag. It is no exaggeration to say that no other place in AP is as blessed with such scenic surroundings as Visakhapatnam. It has Monuments, scenic landscapes, fine accessible sand beaches and thickly wooded hills. It is the only place on the east coast where the hills (Eastern Ghats) and the sea meet.

With the picturesque beaches the 25 km long stretch Bheemili - Vizag coastal road, is all along the direct access to the sea with breathtaking beauty of blue waters caressing the golden sands at different points along the length of the coast, thrilling the fun-loving holiday makers. It is a heaven with long stretches of beaches with sunshine to bask carefree and places to explore on foot. Visakhapatnam and its environs present a soul-stirring panorama of golden beaches, lush green vegetation and splendid monuments from a rich historical heritage. For the fun seekers, Visakhapatnam is a heaven of long stretches of beaches with sunshine to bask carefree and places to explore on foot.

The Araku-Paderu agency track offers excellent places for trekking, bird watching, camping and adventure in the wilds. Tourists can also make a visit to the million year old Borra Caves and to Araku the only hill station of AP and Similiguda the highest broad gauge railway station in India. The Eastern Ghats offer excellent places for trekking, bird watching, camping and adventure in the wilds. In one word we can say Vizag and Tourism are made for each other. Visakhapatnam is the Hub for Industries, IT and Tourism.