Vizianagaram city is situated in Vishakhapatnam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and it is one of the prominent cities in the region situated close to Bay of Bengal Sea. Vizianagaram is one of the fast growing cities in Andhra Pradesh and nicknamed as “City of Victory”. Vizianagaram is home to small and medium scale industries and educational institutions.

Tourist destinations in Vizianagaram:

• Ganta Stambham Clock Tower
• Vinayak Temple
• Rajya Lakshmi Gudi
• Penticost Church
• Parmeshwari Temple
• Ome Mandiram
• Mutyalamma Temple
• Lord Shiva Temple

How to reach Vizianagaram?

Vizianagaram is served by Vizianagaram Railway Station situated in the middle of the town.

Visakhapatnam Airport is placed about 62 kilometers from Vizianagaram.

Vizianagaram is one of the main cities in the region and from Vizianagaram bus terminal one can board bus to distinct cities and towns.

Where to stay in Vizianagaram?

• SVN Lake Palace
• Hotel Vytla Residency
• Mayura Hotel
• Maruthi Hotel
• Srikanth Hotel
• Sri Lakshmi Hotel

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Salur is also spelled as Saluru is a town in Vizianagaram district on the banks of River Vegavathi. Salur is surrounded by mountain regions and close to the border of Odisha state. Salur is home to some prominent industries and visited by tourists from nearby cities and towns.

Places to visit in Salur:

• Salur Municipal Park
• River Vegavathi
• Salur Ghat

Connectivity to Salur:

Salur can be reached by daily rail bus services from Visakhapatnam and also by bus from nearby cities and towns.

Vizianagaram Railway Station is placed at the distance of 58 kilometers from Salur.

Visakhapatnam Airport is 120 kilometers from Salur is the nearest airport.

Hotels in and around Salur:

Salur is located in remote location and Vizianagaram is the main city to take accommodation placed about 58 kilometers from Salur.

• SVN Lake Palace
• Hotel Vytla Residency
• Mayura Hotel
• Maruthi Hotel
• Sri Sri Balaji International Hotel
• Srikanth Hotel
• Sri Lakshmi Hotel

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Parvathipuram is a town in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, India. Parvathipuram is situated on the border of Odisha State and it is one of the main towns in the region and well linked by road and railways.

Places to visit in Parvathipuram:

• Mallikarjuna Temple
• Laxmipur Pottangi Range
• Thotapalli Reservoir
• Nagavali River

Connectivity to Parvathipuram:

Parvathipuram is served by Parvathipuram Railway Station.

Visakhapatnam Airport is placed at the distance of 150 kilometers from Parvathipuram, is the nearest airport.

Parvathipuram receives bus services from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha cities and towns.

Hotels in and around Parvathipuram:

Parvathipuram offers guesthouse facilities and accommodations amenities situated in Vizianagaram at the distance of 90 kilometers from Parvathipuram are:

• Vytla Residency Hotel
• Sri Vishnu Hotel
• Sri Balaji International Hotel
• Hotel Mayura
• Ajanta Hotel
• Maruthi Hotel
• Ravi Raj Hotel

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Kothavalasa is a town in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. Kothavalasa is positioned in an area, well surrounded many top tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh. The coastal city Visakhapatnam (45 km) is the most prominent one, home to two widely popular beaches Rushikonda Beach and RK Beach and Visakha Museum and Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. The historic town Vizianagaram is located 28 km from Kothavalasa.

How to reach Kothavalasa?

Kothavalasa is located around 37 km from Visakhapatnam Airport. There is a railway station in Kothavalasa. There are regular buses running between Kothavalasa and Visakhapatnam.

Tourist Attractions around Kothavalasa:

• INS Kursura Submarine Museum
• Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
• Araku Valley
• Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
• Dolphin’s Nose

Accommodation options near Kothavalasa (in Visakhapatnam, 45 km):

• Hotel Akshaya
• Hotel Saaket Residency
• Hotel Daspalla
• Hotel Meghalaya
• Green Park
• Grand Central Hotel
• Hotel Grand Bay
• Sarovar Hotel
• Hotel Kinnera Comforts
• Sai Priya Resorts

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Jarjapupeta is a town in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. The historic city Vizianagaram is situated about 12 km from Jarjapupeta, home to a number of widely popular historic sites, including Vizianagaram Fort. Ramatheertham Sri Rama Temple in Ramatheertham is another most famous place in the region, located around 9 km from Jarjapupeta. Jarjapupeta geographically coordinates with 18°10′46″ N latitude and 83°26′23″ E longitude and experiences pleasant climate year round.

How to reach Jarjapupeta?

Jarjapupeta is situated around 70 km from Visakhapatnam Airport. Garudabilli Railway Station is the closest major railway station to Jarjapupeta, about 15 km. Jarjapupeta is well connected by bus to Visakhapatnam.

Places of interest around Jarjapupeta:

• Ramatheertham Sri Rama Temple
• Saripalli Village
• Vegavathi River
  Vijayanagar Fort

Accommodation options near Jarjapupeta (within 15 km):

• Hotel Blue Earth
• Hotel Mayura
• Hotel Maruthi
• Hotel Vijayanagar
• Hotel Ravi Raj
• Kasulu Hotel
• Vytla Hotel
• Sunray Village Resort

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Gajapathinagaram is a town, part of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. Gajapathinagaram is well known for its historic temples, especially for Mahankali Temple and Hanuman Temple. The River Champavathi is also one of the highlights of Gajapathinagaram. Much larger renowned tourist destinations, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam are located 22 km and 90 km from Gajapathinagaram respectively. Geographically, Gajapathinagaram lies at 18.12° N 83.42° E.

Connectivity to Gajapathinagaram:

The closest airport to Gajapathinagaram is Visakhapatnam Airport (83 km). There is a railway station in Gajapathinagaram with regular trains from Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam. Gajapathinagaram also can be reached by bus from Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatnam.

Tourist attractions around Gajapathinagaram:

• Mahankali Temple
• Hanuman Temple
• River Champavathi
• Ramatheertham Sri Rama Temple
• Vizianagaram Fort

Hotels near Gajapathinagaram (in Vizianagaram, 22 km):

• Ushasree Residency
• Mayura Hotel
• SVN Lake Palace
• The Park Visakhapatnam
• Punami Rishikonda
• Palm Beach Hotel & Resort
• Sunray Village Resort
• Anupama Hotel

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Chintalavalasa is a town located in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, around 6 km from the famous historic tourist destination, Vizianagaram. Ramachandra Swamy Temple in Ramatheertham village is one of the well known religious attractions, around 17 km from Chintalavalasa. This temple holds over 1000 years of grand and interesting history. A popular beach city, Visakhapatnam is only around 50 km away from Chintalavalasa.

Getting Chintalavalasa:

Visakhapatnam Airport is the nearest airport to Chintalavalasa, about 55 km. The major nearest railway station to Chintalavalasa is Vizianagaram Railway Station, 7 km. There are regular buses running between Vizianagaram and Chintalavalasa.

Places to see around Chintalavalasa (within 50 km):

• Ramachandra Swamy Temple
• Bhimunipatnam
• Borra Caves
• Araku Valley
• Simhachalam
• Thotlakonda
• Kondakarla Ava
• Buddhist Monastic Complex in Bavikonda

Accommodation options near Chintalavalasa:

• Hotel Blue Earth
• Hotel Mayura
• Hotel Maruthi
• Hotel Ravi Raj
• Hotel Vijayanagar
• Sai Priya Resorts
• Sun Ray Village Resort

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Bobbili is a town belonging to Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. The history of Bobbili says the king Pedda Rayudu was the founder of Bobbili, in the 17th century. There is a beautiful musical concert house in Bobbili. The statue of Thandra Paparayudu is another highlight of Bobbili. The much larger city and top tourist destination, Vizianagaram city is situated around 60 km away from Bobbili, with several famous historic structures.

How to reach Bobbili?

Bobbili is situated around 120 km from Visakhapatnam Airport. The railway connectivity of Bobbili is extended to Vizianagaram and Raipur. Bobbili can be reached easily by bus from Visakhapatnam.

Tourist Attractions around Bobbili:

• The Statue of Thandra Paparayudu
• Musical Concert Mandapam in Bobbili
• Vizianagaram

Hotels near Bobbili (in Vizianagaram, 60 km):

• Ushasree Residency
• Mayura Hotel
• SVN Lake Palace
• Srikanth Hotel
• Sri Sri Balaji International Hotel
• Maruthi Hotel
• Hotel Vytla Residency

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Vizianagaram is a well known city as well as the administrative headquarter of Vizianagaram District in Andra Pradesh State in India. It is located about 68 kms from Vishakhapatnam and about 669 km from Hyderabad City. Vizianagaram District is spread in an area of 6,539 sq. km. and is placed at an altitude of 58 meters. The Pin Code of Vizianagaram begins from 535 001 and its coordinates are 18.12°N 83.42°E.

Vizianagaram District is surrounded by Rayagada district of Odisha in the north, Srikakulam district towards east, Koraput district of Odisha to the northwest and Visakhapatnam district towards southwest.

Vizianagaram is one of the main industrial and educational hubs of Andra Pradesh State. Paddy is the main agricultural crop of Vizianagaram and also the local farmers grow Ragi, Bajra, Sugarcane, Pulses, Mestha, Cotton and Groundnut along with Paddy. Vizianagaram is rich in mineral resources like Manganese, Limestone, Granite and Quartz. Nagavali River and Gosthani River are the major rivers that flow through Vizianagaram.

History of Vizianagaram:

The literal meaning of Vizianagaram is ‘the city of victory’. Vizianagaram was ruled by several famous dynasties like Kalinga Dynasty, Gajapati Empire, Golkonda Ruler, Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Mughals and the British. The renowned Vijayanagara Empire ruled Vizianagaram for many years. Vizianagaram came into existence as a district on June 1, 1979.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Vizianagaram:

Vizianagaram is well known for its textile wholesale market. It is one of the best places in the state for marriage-related shopping, attracts saree lovers from the neighboring states as well. Dress materials like shirt, pants and saree are available at affordable cost in all the major cloth centres of Vizianagaram.

Ramatheertham Sri Rama Temple is the prime worship place of Vizianagaram devoted to Lord Ramachandra Swamy and annual fair celebrated in this temple with immense enthusiasm.

Dum Biryani is a special type of non vegetarian dish of Andra Pradesh very famous in Vizianagaram. There are plenty of Dum Biryani centres open all over the city. Idly, Dosa and Vada forms the main breakfast of Vizianagaram.

How to reach Vizianagaram?

National Highways 5 and 43 passes through Vizianagaram District connects it with the major towns and cities of the state. APSRTC operates bus services all around the district and some private organizations buses also help people to reach the nearby regions. Vizianagaram City Bus Stand is the major bus stand of the city.

Vizianagaram Railway Station is located 1 km away from the heart of Vizianagaram City. Visakhapatnam Airport is the nearest airport to Vizianagaram situated at a distance of 68 kms.

Tourist places in Vizianagaram:

Sri Rama Temple:

Sri Rama Temple is the temple of Lord Rama in Ramatheertham Village in Nellimarla Taluk in Vizianagaram District. It is situated about 13 km distance from Vizianagaram City. It is believed that the temple is more than 1000 years old and the temple comprises of the idols of Lord Ramachandra Swamy, Sita Devi and Lakshmana. The temple is in near proximity with beautiful lake and the local devotees celebrate Sri Ramanavami and Vaikunta Ekadasi festival with great enthusiasm.

Bobbili:

Bobbili is an old town well known for its Bobbili Fort. The fort witnessed the war between king of Bobbili and the Zamindar of Vizianagaram. Also the Bobbili town is home to famous Venugopala Swamy Temple.

Venkateswara Alayam, Govindapuram:

Venkateswara Alayam is a prominent temple located in Govindapuram Village about 19 km away from Vizianagaram City. Venkateswara Alayam is devoted to Lord Venkateshwara Swamy, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and well known for its picturesque beauty. Gita Mandir is another top attraction placed in the vicinity of Venkateswara Alayam.

Saripalli:

Saripalli is a village situated on the banks of River Champavathi in Nellimarla Mandal. Dibbi Lingeswara Swami Temple is the major attraction of the village and it is said that this historical temple was built by Chalukya Empire.

Other tourist places near Vizianagaram are:

• Kumili
• Jami Vruksham
• Punyagiri
• Gosthani Sarovar Vihar
• Ganta Stambham Clock Tower
• The Maharaja’s Fort

Best time to visit Vizianagaram:

During the months between October and March is the ideal time to reach Vizianagaram because there is annual fair celebrated in major temples of Vizianagaram in these months. It is advised not to holiday during summers due the exceeding temperatures.

Accommodation options in Vizianagaram:

The luxury hotels situated in Vizianagaram are listed below:

• Balaji Hotel
• Vytla Residency Hotel
• Maruthi Hotel
• Sri Vishnu Hotel
• Ravi Raj Hotel
• Raja International Hotel
• Srikanth Hotel
• Ushasree Residency
• S V N Lake Palace Vizianagaram
• Mayura Hotel

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