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Andhra
Pradesh ( Visakhapatnam )
INTRODUCTION
Come, discover the history behind
this bustling commercial city. Once a small fishing
village, Visakhapatnam has witnessed the region of
Ashoka, the Pallavas, Cholas and Gangas. Later, the
British transformed it into a port town. Today, you can
see the country's largest shipbuilding yard here !
DOLPHIN'S NOSE
Traipse down to the southern part
of Visakhapatnam. Facing the cool, blue ocean, is a
rocky promontory about 174 mts high and 358 mts above
sea level ! You'll be surprised to see the rock looks
like a dolphin!
SUN-KISSED BEACHES
Walk on miles and miles of golden
sands. The Ramakrishna beach, Lawsons bay, Rishikonda
beach. For swimmers, water skiers and wind surfers,
it's just the right setting for a holiday !
SIMHACHALAM
Drop by at Simhachalam's famous
11th century temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha - a
combination of the Varaha and the Narsimha incarnations
of Vishnu. The main deity is always covered with sandal
paste. The real shape of the deity can be viewed only
during Chandanayatra Festival (March-April).
ARKU VALLEY
Stop by the Borra caves and move
on to the sights and sounds of the lush green Araku
Valley. Journey up to this picturesque valley at an
altitude of 3100 feet on the Eastern Ghats in a train.
Or you can have a wonderful trekking trip ! 46 tunnels
and bridges will greet you on the way. Watch smooth
flowing, silvery streams flow by. Who What's more,
traditional folk dances like the Dhimsa and Mayuri are
still performed here.
BHEEMUNIPATNAM
Drive along one of the longest beach roads in
India - from Visakhapatnam to Bheemunipatnam. A good 24 Kms away. Go
back to the 17th century. Discover the remains of a Dutch settlement,
ruined fort, armoury and the oldest Dutch cemetery.
BORRA CAVES
Step into the fascinating Borra Caves - about 90
Kms from Visakhapatnam. A million years old, these caves have
magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. Truly worth seeing !
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