Vishakhapatnam- The Crossroads of the Past and Present
Vishakhapatnam has a hoary past as part of the Kalinga kingdom and later as part of the Mauryan Empire. When King Ashoka gave up monarchy and became a Buddhist priest, Vizag was taken over by the Satavahanas. During various periods, excavations have unearthed relics belonging to all these periods. Many of these relics have been well preserved in Vizagapatam.
Strategic Town
Now a new face of Vishakhapatnamhas been revealed as a bustling industrial town. Vizag is also strategically positioned overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Recognizing this, the Government of India has positioned the Eastern Naval Command here. Vizag also plays host to a steel factory and the Port. Easy transportation facilities have attracted many industries here.
Vishakhapatnam has a wealth of minerals and ores buried in the earth underneath. These minerals are being mined and utilised by the industries. Being a bustling industrial town, many businessmen come here to conduct work. This influx has given rise to many new hotels. Vishakhapatnamhotelsrun the whole gamut of small low cost hotels, budget hotels and luxurious five star hotels.
For people interested in religion and culture, there is much to choose from. There are many temples perched on hill tops to which people go walking as a penance. The sea off the coast is pristine and inviting. Vishakhapatnam has all the makings of another Goa albeit on the Eastern Coast of India. Vishakhapatnam hotels can be seen coming up in the close proximity of the sea. One can climb up the three hills that one can see in the city for wonderful views of the Bay of Bengal.
For the adventurous, there are the Borra Caves to explore. The best weather can be had during the winter months when humidity reduces considerably. Accommodation in Vishakhapatnam becomes scarce during this holiday season. It makes sense to book early and come here to enjoy the best of Vishakhapatnam.
The Naval authorities have pitched in to make Vizag a clean city. For the religiously minded, there is the Simhachalam Temple to visit. Children will enjoy playing in the parks on the beaches. During the safe season, one can venture into the sea. The North East Monsoon brings cyclones to the Coromandel Coast.
Andhra cuisine is famous for its fiery cuisine. But once one develops a taste for it, nothing else will do. Many varieties of fish are cooked here. Being a coastal town, the catch is very fresh. When booking accommodation in Vishakhapatnam, make sure you choose one close to the beach. You can then see the boats bringing the catch in.
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