GENERAL INFO & HISTORY: Vizag (also Visakhapatnam, shortened and anglicised: Visakha/Vizag or Vasaka) is a major port and the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai, with a population of approximately 1.3 million. It is located 625 kilometres (388 mi) east of state capital, Hyderabad. The city is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal to the east. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district and is also home to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Visakhapatnam is often referred to as The Jewel of The East Coastor The City of Destiny. Vizag is sometimes referred to as the "Goa of the East Coast." Just like its west coast counterpart, it has beautiful virgin beaches, laterite hillocks, smooth roads and stunning landscape. Health-tourism is a fast developing industry. Visakhapatnam is variously referred to as Jewel on the Coramandel Coast or Steel city. CITY : Visakhapatnam STATE : Andhra Pradesh INTERNATIONAL DIALING CODE : +91 – 891 TIME ZONE : Indian Standard Time (UTC+05:30) LOCAL LANGUAGE : Telugu Hello namasthe/namaskaram Welcome swaagatham How are you? Meeru Elaa Unnaru Fine Baagunnanu Glad to meet you Kalisinanduku Santhosham What is your name? Mee Peeru Aemiti Iam John? Naa Peeru John Come in Loopaliki Randi Sit down Kurchondi Stop Agaandi Go forward. Munduku Pondi Go back Vennaki Pondi Go straight Neeruga Pondi I want to get down here Naku Ekkada Digaali Next stop Tharuvatha Stop Listen Veenandi Please Dayachiyandi Goodbye Veeldi Vaastha I want Naaku Kavaali Can you help me please? Meeru Naku Sahayam Chaiyandi I agree Neenu Oppu Kunta I disagree Neenu Oppu Koonu Good Manchidi Congratulations Dhanyavadhamulu Excuse me/sorry Shaminchandi How much will it cost? Entha Karchu Avuthundhi EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS : Fire : 101 EMRI : 108 ( Medical / Fire Emergency) Indian Airlines : 0891 2746501 Airport Enquiry : 0891 2572020, 2572932 Railways Enquiry : 130 to134 Jet Airways : 0891 2762080, 2762180 APSRTC Enquiry : 0891 2746400 Railway Reservations : 135 to 136 Police Control Room : 100, 91 0891 2565454 The telephone numbers of some IMPORTANT HOSPITALS of the city are given below: KGH PBX : 0891 2564891 Seven Hills Hospital : 0891 2563081 Apollo Heart Care Center : 0891 2529618 Queens’ NRI Hospital : 0891 2535063 CDR Hospital : 0891 2755444, 2755415 CITY HISTORY: Cosmopolitan Port City Vizag for all one of the best ports in the nation. An old world charm beckons you in Vizag yet, modernity is evident in every nook and cranny. Bullock Carts and cars walk the same path concrete high-rises and thatched roofed cottages with while painted walls are next door neighbors. But, all this adds to leading to the unique flavor of Visakhapatnam. With changing times this port city is expanding as second biggest city of Andhrapradesh adopted by the modern changes of lifestyle as it speaks of development, many multinational companies want to make their base in Vizag. At a Glance Vizag is a port city in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. On the eastern coast of the country, it is bounded on two sides by the Eastern ghats and the Bay of Bengal. The city is 650 km northeast from state capital Hyderabad. Located on National Highway no.5 of India's highway systems, it is an important destination on the Eastern Railway grid. A world-class port and among the world's largest ship building yards, it's a heady concoction of the old and the new. When to Visit? Vizag has a relatively pleasant climate all year through, except April to June, when the mercury can climb up to 39'C. Winter sees a maximum temperature of 29'C and a minimum of 19'C. Tourist Season officially is from September to March, but it's best to go with advance bookings in. How to reach? Road NH 5 (3kms) National Highway No.5 (Howrah to Chennai) passes through Visakhapatnam. APSRTC as well private operators runs buses to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Chennai, Koraput, Damanjudi, Khammam, Tirupathi & Banglore. Rail Station (1.5kms) Visakhapatnam is the center point for trains plying between Chennai - Howrah - secunderabad. It is well connected to Hyderabad being the state captial and other leading towns in the state, as well as to Bhubaneswar. Airport ( 14 kms) Visakhapatnam Airport has good air links to Hyderabad, Mumbai,Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore IN & AROUND to HOTEL AKSHAYA SHOPPING Big Bazaar Walk able Distance Sony Center Walk able Distance Tirumala Music Center Walk able Distance R. K Family Shoppee Walk able Distance Kalaniketan Shoppee Walk able Distance V Square Mall Walk able Distance Khazana Jewellers Walk able Distance UAE Exchange Walk able Distance ANR Shopping Walk able Distance Reebok Walk able Distance Nike Walk able Distance United Colors of Benton Walk able Distance Titan Watch & Eye Walk able Distance Samsonite Store Walk able Distance VIP Luggage Walk able Distance Vizag Central 5.0 km CMR Central 5.0 km THEATER’S Sangam-Sarat Theater Walk able Distance Srikanya theater Walk able Distance Varun Inox 5.0 km CMR Inox 5.0 km Vizag Central Inox 5.0 km Jagdamba Multiples 2.3 km PUBLIC SECTOR UNITS DRM Office Walk able Distance Passport Office 8.5 Km Railway Hospital Walk able Distance Naval Chief Engineers Office 0.5 Km Municipal Corporation 1.0 km BSNL Dabagardens 2.0 km BSNL Aslimetta 1.5 km Main Post Office Dabagardens 2.0 km SPIRUTAL PLACES Ramakrishna Mission 3.0 Km kanaka Mahalakshmi temple 3.0 Km Sampat vinayaka temple 1.0 Km Kali Mandir 4.0 Km Durga Bari 1.0 km Sai Baba Temple 6.0 km Behind Girijan Corporation, Chinna Waltair Krishna Chaitanya Matt 4.0 km Zilla parishad junction Jagannatha Swamy Temple 4.0 km Pandi Metta BANK SECTORS SBI Main Branch Dabagardens 1.0 km SBI Dondaparthi 0.5 Km Axis Dwarakanagar 0.5 Km ICICI Dwarakanagar 0.5 Km HDFC Bank Dwarakanagar 1.0 km IDBI Siripuram 2.0 km HSBC Asliametta 1.5 km AIRPORT & RAILWAY STATION Visakhapatnam Airport 14.0 Km Visakhapatnam City Bus Stand 1.0 Km Visakhapatnam Railway Station 1.0 Km OTHERS Diamond Park 0.5 Km Port Stadium 1.0 Km Port Hospital 1.0 Km Ramakrishna Beach 4.0 Km Vuda Park 6.0 Km Vuda Children Theater 6.0 Km Submarine -Museum 4.5 Km Aqua Museum 5.0 Km Andhra University 3.0 km Satyam City Center 3.0 km Wipro City Center 3.0 km IBM Daksh 2.0 km HSBC Call Center 2.7 km NAD Junction 10.0 km Hindustan Shipyard 5.0 km HPCL 10.0 km BEST SEASON TO VISIT: Vacation in Visakhapatnam, India, promises a memorable experience. Vishakhapatnam city has come up as one of the developed cities of India with an amazing fusion of industries and natural splendor. People are sure to enjoy their vacation in this beautiful port city of Andra Pradesh. Vacationing in Visakhapatnam is indeed a thrilling experience for tourists coming from various parts of the country and outskirts as well. It abounds with many tourist spots, which attract tourists from far and wide. The best time to visit Vizag is during the months of October, November, December, January, February and March. SIMACHALAM: Simhachalam temple is situated 24 kms from vizag amidst lush green hills. The beautifully carved 16 pillared dance hall and the 96 pillared cultural hall showcases the architectural brilliance of the era that used to be. The presiding deity is Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy. RISHIKONDA: Only 15 km from vizag, Rishikonda has everything that the passionate traveler in you seeks - alluring beaches, hills and adventure water sports - skiing wind surfing. The sea and hill cottages further enhance your holiday moments. Just right for your honeymoon or to rekindle those nostalgic moments. INDIRA GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK: The Indira Gandhi Zoological park, stretched over 635 acres of land is located 9 km from the city center. The Zoo which houses around 80 species of birds and animals caged is bounded by eastern ghats on the three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the east. It is one of the largest zoo parks in Andhra Pradesh. The well planned layout of the zoo has different enclosures for primates, carnivores, lesser carnivores, small mammals and birds close to the natural habitats. The wildlife variety ranges from common langur, mandrills, olive baboons, wolves, jackals to Himalayan black beer, terrapins, water monitor lizards, crocodile and hippop KAILASHGIRI: Picture this a lushly green park over a 130 mts high hill overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Could your soul ask for more? The presence of Giant statues of the celestial couple, Siva & Parvathi, make Kailashgiri a must to visit list. The Place also offers a breathtaking view at night - a million lights and the enchanting waves further away. Other highlights include: Rope-way to the hill, art gallery, air- conditioned conference hall, a capsule lift to the highest view point, food court, art gallery and souvenir shops. ROPEWAY: Yet another highpoint of Kailashgiri, the rope way is the third route to the Kailashgiri hill top. It's a first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh as well as in the whole of Costal India. It offers a 360 degree view from the fiber glass cabins while traveling up and down 375 mts rope-way. In addition, a circular train project provides a bird,s eye view of whole of vizag. TENNATI PARK Located on the beach road, this is where you can enjoy your evenings with sea view and cool breeze. Also around are food courts and a big screen show where you can watch movies..