About Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam is a coastal, port city, often called "The Jewel of the East Coast", situated in  the of Andhra Pradesh, located on the eastern shore of India, nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and facing the Bay of Bengal to the east. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam District and is also home of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

It is the second largest city in Andhra Pradesh with an area of 550 km², it is primarily an industrial city, apart from being a port city. It is also home to the Eastern Naval Command. 

According to the history, the city was named after the god of Valor-Vishakha. It was a part of the Kalinga Kingdom, under Ashoka's rule in 260 B.C. It passed on later to the Andhra Kings of Vengi. After this Pallava,Chola and Ganga dynasties ruled the city.In the 15th century, Vishakhapatnam became a part of the Vijayanagar Empire.

It is often called the best tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh. From Lakes to cool Beaches, from beautiful Hill Ranges to Caves and Valleys, Visakhapatnam has them all. The district has many tourism spots that represent the Culture and Heritage of the true India.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is a must visit for anyone touring Visakhapatnam. Located at the outskirts of the city, the Zoo Park is a 30-minute drive from the city centre.

The Zoo has some of the best species of Birds and Animals and other wild life fauna. The Indian special species such as the Indian Elephants and Indian Tiger, the Crocodiles and a whole range of coloured parrots especially from ones brought from Australia are a major attraction at this Zoo.