Visakhapatnam Travel Guide 2026
Your complete guide to Top 10 restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Visakhapatnam. Things to Do, Eat & Stay â plus curated category hubs for Andhra Pradesh, India.
Port city hugging the coast with hills on one side and shipyards on the other.
Quick facts
Pop. ~2M (2011)700 km² (270 sq mi)IST (UTC+5:30)VTZHistoric port; steel and navy hub on âŚ
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| Population | approximately 2 million (2011 census) |
|---|---|
| Area | approximately 700 km² (270 sq mi) (order-of-magnitude) |
| Elevation | approximately 10â50 m (coastal to foothills) |
| Founded / established | Historic port; steel and navy hub on the Bay of Bengal |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest airport | Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) |
| Languages | Telugu, English |
| Nicknames | Vizag, The Jewel of the East Coast |
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At a glance
- Last updated: March 2026
- 5 active categories and 50 ranked listings.
- Overall city score: 7.3/10.
- Cost level: $$.
- Top categories: Restaurants & Food (10), Hotels & Accommodation (10), Tourist Attractions (10), Best Neighborhoods (10).
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