A large port city on the Bay of Bengal with long beaches, naval museums and the Eastern Ghats behind it.
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Vizag mixes city beaches, a submarine you can walk through and hilltop viewpoints within a short ride of each other. The Borra Caves make an easy day trip into the hills. It suits families, first-time visitors to the east coast and anyone wanting a beach break with good connections.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| October to March | The cooler, more pleasant months and the most popular time to visit. |
| April to June | Summer is very hot, so plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning and evening. |
| July to September | Monsoon months; beaches can be rough and outings may be cut short by rain. |
The city's main and busiest beach, running alongside Beach Road with gardens, seating and food stalls. Popular for morning walks and sunsets.
A Soviet-built diesel-electric submarine that served the Indian Navy from 1969 to 2001, now a museum with retired Navy staff as guides.
A small museum with old artefacts, armour, weapons and naval and wartime displays, including an unexploded World War II bomb.
A hilltop park developed by VMRDA with city and coast views, a large Shiva-Parvati statue, a floral clock and a toy train. Reached by road or ropeway.
A quieter beach backed by hills, known for sunrise, swimming and water sports.
A large zoo set in the Kambalakonda forest reserve, opened in 1977, with mammals, reptiles, birds and a butterfly section.
A hilltop temple to Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha, known for its stone chariot and carved elephants.
Deep limestone caves in the Ananthagiri hills with stalactites, stalagmites and a small Shiva shrine. A guide is recommended.
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| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Simple city hotels and budget chains near Daba Gardens | ₹1,500 to ₹2,300 |
| Mid-range | Business and chain hotels in the city and on Beach Road | ₹3,200 to ₹5,000 |
| Luxury | Sea-facing five-star hotels on Beach Road | ₹7,000 to ₹12,000 |
Street snacks are sold along the beach roads near RK Beach, and MVP Colony is known for evening punugulu. Seafood is common, including fresh catch from the harbour and Bheemili.
Vegetarian food is easy to find, with pure-veg restaurants serving dosa, idli, pongal and Andhra meals. Ask in advance for Jain food.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,800 | ₹500 | ₹200 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹4,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹9,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 per vehicle |
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No permits needed for Indian visitors. Carry photo ID for hotel check-in.
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