Mountains on one side, sea on the other. This is just the description that you are looking for while scouting locations for an ideal retreat. Located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal and fondly called " The Jewel of the East Coast", the city of Vizag is defined by warmth and serenity. Free of politics, this city is not only calm and relatively peaceful but home to some of the most breathtaking scenic spots you can think of. Even the roads across the city are characterized by slopes giving you that San Francisco-esque feel. The city is also the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command, home to one of India's few heritage clubs and is highly cosmopolitan.
Take a lovely walk down the beach, also known as RK beach, right at the stroke of dawn or dusk to see the lovely sunrise or sunset while enjoying the lovely sea breeze.
Take a trip to Rishikonda which is a developing coastal retreat as well as a residential area where you can try various water sports like parasailing .
Kailasagiri is an amusement mark situated on the mountain which draws visitors throughout the day. Apart from being an amusement park, the park is also known as a spot for paragliding.
Tenneti Park is the city's most popular hangout zone at the moment. The park is beautifully located on a hillock overlooking the beach. The best time of the day to visit the park is during the evening when the atmosphere is electric with concerts, open air movies and other programs while enjoying the refreshingly cool sea breeze.
Submarine Museum: A decommissioned submarine which serves as a museum located on the beach. The museum is run by retired naval people. A must-see if you are keen about learning how submarine works and performs it's basic operations.Daspalla Hotel: Probably Vizag's most well known Hotel since the 70's. Frequently visited by tourists and travellers ,the place also is known being a good spot for family dining and outings.
The Horizon, Dolphin Hotel: Located on the highest floor of the Dolphin Hotel, Horizon is the most well known of places for fine Wine & Dine with live performances and also the restaurant's wonderful playlist. The restaurant is ideal for evening visits as the entire Vizag coastal strip with the Naval dockyard and port is visible from here.
Flying Spaghetti Monster: A well known restaurant for authentic Italian and Continental cuisine, FSM is the place to hit if you are in the mood some fine dining after a tiring day of travel.Language: Telugu , Hindi and English
Climate: Very hot & humid with heavy rains through the year, courtesy the coastal location. Climate sea-side is cooler in the evenings with heavy sea breeze. Winters are known to have warm days and cooler evenings.
Currency: Indian Rupee
Trivia: Vizag has India's only natural harbour