tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79705601143719732922024-03-05T16:31:13.133+05:30Unfold touristA Blog for Travel lovers.New places, temples and more info in bringing the Joy to Colour full life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08906206957873628543noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970560114371973292.post-73059907770889112922013-12-24T17:15:00.002+05:302013-12-24T17:15:23.217+05:30MUSEUMS in Vizag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Located on the shores of Ramakrishna Beach has a historical
treasures and antiques. This Museum is kept at 150 year old <span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;">architecturally impressive Dutch Bungalow. It
was opened in 1991. The collection of the museum includes </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ancient armory, crockery, coins, silk costumes, j</span></div>
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animals, portraits, Shell of an un exploded bomb dropped by the Japanese during
World War II, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrap books as well as
periodicals, maps etc which chronicle the lives of the early settlers.<o:p></o:p><br />
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built forth submarine of the Indian Navy was turned to a museum on 27th Feb
2001. It had been in use by the Indian Defense since its arrival in Vizag in
1970. The Submarine was brought from the sea, to the sands of the Ramakrishna
Beach and positioned on concrete foundation to set up as a museum. The museum
is the first of its kind in Asia and second in the world. It has been
established with the aim to create awareness among the public to know how the
submarines work during wartime and for show casing the life inside the
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Anthropology in the Andhra University has its own specialized anthropology
Museum. The museum was established in the year 1961.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vuda Park, which is also known as Taraka Rama Park, located near
the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #009999; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rama Krishna Beach</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">is one
of the most attractive leisure spots in Visakhapatnam. The park, named after
the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N T Rama Rao, has boating and
swimming facilities, a roller skating rink, camel and horse riding, artificial
caves, beautiful lawns, flower gardens and a children's park. The playpen for
children has 3000 plastic balls and boxing bags. The dancing musical fountain
in the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc0066; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vuda Park</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">provides wholesome
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has many attractions like fountains, skating rink, children’s play area,
beautiful gardens, food court, etc. In the fountain area, there are three
fountain hubs dancing according to the music played. The park opens for the public
only in the evenings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #ff0066; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Indira
Gandhi Zoological Park<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, stretched over 635 acres is located 9
kms from the city. The zoo which houses around 80 species of birds and animals
is bound by the Eastern Ghats on three sides and the Bay of Bengal on the east
. It is one of the largest zoos in Andhra Pradesh. The well-planned layout of
the Indira Zoo Park has a wide a variety of animals living in the natural
habitat. The wildlife variety ranges from common langurs, mandrills, olive
baboons, wolves, jackals to the Himalayan black bear, terrapins, water monitor
lizards, crocodiles and hippopotamuses. The zoo also has a varied collection of
birds like grey pelicans, rosy pelicans, pied horn bills, painted storks,
peacocks, budgerigars, etc. Other attractions in the zoo are mini-train and the
zoo van drive which facilitates people to watch the wild life in their own
natural habitat.<br />
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The park is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m on all the days except Mondays.
Entry Fee is Rs. 5 for children, Rs.10 for adults and for taking the car in
with five occupants, you have to pay an additional Rs.200.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08906206957873628543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970560114371973292.post-39819706610622364742013-12-24T17:02:00.002+05:302013-12-24T17:02:54.744+05:30Visakhapatnam @ History<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Visakhapatnam was ruled by King Viśakha Varma
before it was a part of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalinga_Kingdom" title="Kalinga Kingdom"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Kalinga
Kingdom</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">under
Ashoka's rule in 260 BC, and until the 16th century AD it was part of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utkala_Kingdom" title="Utkala Kingdom"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Utkala
Kingdom</span></a><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">. The city passed later to
the Andhra Kings of Vengi and after that to the Pallavas. Another story is it
was named after Subrahmanyeswara, the deity of valour and second son of Lord<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva" title="Shiva"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Shiva</span></a><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">. His beauty was compared to that of Sakhi
Viśakha. Legend has it that<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radha" title="Radha"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Radha</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visakha" title="Visakha"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Viśakha</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">were born on the same day, and were equally
beautiful. Local residents believe that an Andhra king, impressed by their
beauty, built a temple to pay homage to his family deity Viśakha. Latterly it
was ruled by<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qutb_Shahi" title="Qutb Shahi"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Qutb
Shahis</span></a><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mughal_Empire" title="Mughal Empire"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Mughal
Empire</span></a><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">(between 1689-1724),<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizam" title="Nizam"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Nizam</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">(1724-1757) and France (1757-1765) before being
captured by the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom" title="United Kingdom"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">British</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">in 1765.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Visakhapatnam has a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_savanna_climate" title="Tropical savanna climate"><span style="color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">tropical savanna climate</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6ppen_climate_classification" title="Köppen climate classification"><span style="color: #0b0080; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Köppen climate classification</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Aw</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">), with little change in temperature
throughout the year. May is the hottest month with an average maximum
temperature about<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>36 °C<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(97 °F), and January is the
coolest month with an average maximum temperature near29 °C<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(84 °F).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">With the city's location on the
Bay of Bengal, the humidity is high throughout the year. Total annual rainfall
is about 945 millimeters (37.2 in), most of which falls during the
southwest monsoon. October is the wettest month, with about 204 millimeters
(8.0 in) of rainfall. November through February is the best time to visit
Visakhapatnam weather-wise, since temperatures are moderate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08906206957873628543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970560114371973292.post-77176246827531174122013-12-23T15:53:00.000+05:302013-12-23T15:53:05.944+05:30Beaches in Visakhapatnam ( Vizag) , Andhra Pradesh, India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="color: #660066; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rama
Krishna Beach<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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Beach</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">is located on the east coast at a distance of about 5 km from
the centre of the city. This beach occupies the largest part of the seafront
and is a great spot to spend leisure time. The</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <b>R.K. Beach </b></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">was
jointly developed by the Greater Vishaka Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam
(GVMC) and the VUDA.<br />
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The</span><b><span style="color: #cc3333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Submarine Museum</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #339966; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vishaka Museum</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #0099cc; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, an aquarium, the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc3333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kali
Temple</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, statues of prominent personalities, roadside
restaurants and parks are the added attractions of the R.K. Beach. The war
memorial called 'Victory at Sea' on the seashore was constructed to pay homage
to the soldiers of the 1971 war is worth visiting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tourist destination. Rushikonda is a thickly covered hill. This lovely beach
with golden sands and vast stretches of water is the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #9933cc; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">best beach in Vizag</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. It is
an ideal destination for lovers of nature especially water sport enthusiasts.
Tourists can enjoy water skiing, sunbathing, wind surfing and swimming. The
tourist complex here is well equipped with a tourist lodge, individual rental
cottages, a restaurant and other amenities. The 14th century</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #3366cc; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">surrounded by seven hills
is located in Rushikonda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bay Beach<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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is located a little ahead of the RK Beach on the way to Kailasgiri Hill. The
shallow crystal clear water of the beach is ideal for sea bathing and surfing.
Sometimes known as </span><b><span style="color: #6600ff; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Peddawaltair
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Karla Ava-LAKE<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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48 kms from Visakhapatnam. It is famous for the biggest fresh water lake in the
state, Kondakarla Ava. The serene water of the lake surrounded by coconut trees
on one side and green hills all around provides a picturesque locale. The Bird
Sanctuary here, located in lush green surroundings has a rich variety of bird
species.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the river Gosthani, is considered to be one of the safest and calmest beaches
for swimmers. The beach with its invigorating climate coupled with the
pleasantness provided by the lush green palm groves makes it a popular sea side
resort.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fabulous landscape with its exotic blend of golden sands and the lush green
stretch of hills. Nestled between the hills on all the three sides and the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #ff66cc; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bay of Bengal</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">on one side, this beach could be an ideal spot for a day out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beautiful Gangavaram Beach, lined with palm trees is located near the</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="color: #990066; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visakhapatnam Steel Plant</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">(VSP), at a distance of
about 26 kms south of Vizag. The beach has a beautiful coastline which attracts
number of tourists and film makers.</span></div>
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