Good Hotels near Top 5 Tourist Attractions of Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is a port city on the southeast coast of India, located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam has the only natural harbor on the east coast of India and is one of India's largest seaports which have the country's oldest shipyard. There are many tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam which make it flocked by millions of tourists from all across the globe every year. Even the hotels in Visakhapatnam, with their outstanding services and great hospitality, make for a promising and exciting holiday experience for the travelers.

Among the top 5 tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam, the following places deserve special mention.

1. Borra Caves is highly renowned for its attractive stalactite and stalagmite formations and have historical and religious significance as well. It is located at 1400 meter above sea level in Anantagiri area of Visakhapatnam and is thronged by Local folks who come here to worship the Shivalinga and the idol of the holy cow Kamadenu, which is placed deep in the caves.

2. Kailasa Giri, which is an attractive and local favorite hill station, offers a spectacular view of the sea with a serene and beautiful Rushikonda beach on the left and hillock on the right. It is visited by many visitors with ropeway facility. It even provides playing field for the children, located in a picturesque and serene atmosphere. The Imposing view of the city with illuminations in the evening is sure to enthrall you and can be enjoyed from the ropeway. One can even enjoy Paragliding here.

3. Lawson's Bay beach, also called as Pedawaltair beach, presents a calm serene and secluded cute beach with lusting greenery and golden sands. It is situated close to Ramakrishna beach in the way to Kailasagiri Mount from Visakhapatnam. The shallow crystal clear water and calm waves seems ideal for swimming, sun bathing and surfing. The beach attracts tourists due to its picturesque and stunning scenic beauty.

4. Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, established on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, spreads over an area of 70 sq km with dry evergreen forest together with meadows and scrub, and even houses many rare species of wild life animals such as panthers, sambar deer, spotted deer, barking deer, jackal, wild boar and wild dog. It is perfect places for days spend in Visakhapatnam.

5. Simhachalam is a famous pilgrim center and is also known as Simhagiri. It is the second richest temple in the country after Tirupati. The presiding deity in this most revered temple gives 'Nijaroopa Darshan' or holy appearance, for only 12 hours in a year, while all other time the idol is covered with sandal wood paste.

Among good hotels in Visakhapatnam, a must mention is Hotel Akshaya which falls in the budget hotel category. It is a beautiful and sensible option and has received 86% recommendation from its guests. The hotel is located in the heart of Visakhapatnam and at a walking distance from the railway station and the city's main shopping area. To stay here, one has to shell out Rs 1,050 for every night.

Hotel Daspalla is another good hotels in Visakhapatnam. It is a luxurious 3 star hotel situated in the heart of the city and recommended by 100% of its guests. The hotel is 2 km away from the railway station and 12 km from the airport. It is well equipped with all modern amenities. The hotel additionally provides an exclusive Andra restaurant, a shopping arcade and a sweet shop as well. The hotel charges Rs. 2,600 for every night, along with a complimentary breakfast buffet.

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