Visakha Essay

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Visakhapatnam is a major port city on the south east coast of India, it is 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. It is located 625 kilometres east of the state capital Hyderabad. The city has developed into a hub for many heavy industries, a major steel plant, and has one of India's largest sea ports and its oldest shipyard. It has the only natural harbour on the east coast of India. It is also headquarters to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Visakhapatnam is often referred to as The City of Destiny. Visakhapatnam, often called, is 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. The Araku valley, Kailasa Giri , Borra Caves , R K Beach , VUDA Park, Visakha Museum, Submarine Museum , The Indira Gandhi Zoological Visakhapatnam is a city of cultural & religious diversity. Visakhapatnam contains a number of shopping malls & The City has a 3 famous Multiplex, There are about 35 Movie Theaters in city. There are 2 stadiums have been used for One Day International matches. Indira Priyadarshini Stadium Also known as the Municipal Corporation Stadium, ACA-VDCA Stadium This stadium is recently named as YS Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium. There are two five-star hotels, The Taj and The Park, and a full range of other accommodation Visakhapatnam is considered a centre for education in Andhra Pradesh. There are several primary, high school and college institutions in the city. Apart from state-run schools for the poor, there are many private institutions, missionary schools and colleges. It has all 3 transport facilities airways, railways, busways

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