About Vizag
Srikakulam to Vizag distnce : 115 km
Estimated travel time : 2.5 hours
Srikakulam to Vishakhapatnam is a very popular route for tourism. Vishakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is an important ship building center and tourist destination. Vizag is also nicknamed as "City of destiny" or "Jewel of the East coast".
Vishakhapatnam is one of the natural harbours in the world. City is known as The Gem of South India and has beautiful blend of culture and modern heritage. Vizag attracts everyone, an adventure seeker, history buff or experience seeker. Vizag offers so much to its tourists from long list of ancient monuments to pilgrimage sites, splendid valleys, gushing waterfalls, sandy beaches, amusement parks and appealing shopping streets. The city is home to some reputed Central and State educational institutions of the state namely Andhra University (AU), Andhra Medical College (AMC), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Indian Maritime University (IMU), National Institute of Oceanography, India. Major attractions are Submarine museum, The Simhachalam temple, Rishikonda beach, RK beach. One of the most stunning place in Visakhapatnam is Yarada beach, surrounded by majestic hills on three sides, and by the Bay of Bengal on the other side. Visakhapatnam is the cleanest city with breathtaking scenery and unseen wonders.Taxis from Bangalore to Vizag is readily available at Cab Bazar.
Taxi from Srikakulam to Vizag is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Srikakulam to Vizag by car is well connected through NH16 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Srikakulam to Vizag distance is 115 Km and is 2.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Govindapuram - Venkateswara Alayam
Vizianagaram - Vizianagaram fort, clock tower, Korukonda Palace, Alaknanda palace, Bobilli, Thatipudi dam, Ramteertham, Ramnarayana temple
Saripalli - Dibbi Lingeswara Swami temple
Bobilli - Famous for Veena (musical instrument) manufacturing
Simhachalam - Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Ramakrishna beach, India Gandhi zoological park
Gidijala - Devipuram temple, Kalika waterfall, padmapuram garden
Padmanabham - Ananta Padmanabha Swami Temple
Tourist Attractions
Araku Valley INS Kurusura Submarine Museum Borra Caves Katiki Waterfalls Simhachalam Temple Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary Rishikonda Beach Kailasagiri Park Matsyadarshini Aquarium Ross Hill Church Yarada Beach Dolphins nose Mudasarlova Water Works and Park Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Ramakrishna Beach The Harbour