Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag is situated in South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

A historic city, Visakhapatnam was a part of King Ashoka’s Kalinga Kingdom in 260 B.C. Set along the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal, Vizag is surrounded by 3 hills and the eastern area of the city is washed by rivers like Godavari and Indravati. Besides, Visakhapatnam is also home to a number of magnificent beaches.

Visakhapatnam is one of India’s most rapidly growing industrial cities and also has the 4th largest port of the country. In fact, Vizag is the only protected sea harbour on the Coromondel Coast. Some of the major industries based in Visakhapatnam include Ship Building, Petro Chemicals, Oil Refinery, Steel Mills, Fertilizer etc. The port city of Visakhapatnam also has a Naval Base.

Moreover, scenic beaches and vast blue sea, green-capped hills, verdant valleys, dense forests and crystal clear cascades, million-year-old caves, an 11th century temple, ancient Buddhist sites, lush green gardens and salubrious climate.