Vishakhapatnam – Backpacking to Rocky yet Sandy Coasts with Overlooking Mountains Nearby
The sprawling sandy beaches of Vishakhapatnam or Vizag on the Eastern coastal belt of India have attracted thousands of tourists each year. Located in the fertile belt of Andhra Pradesh, the city is also known as the Steel City as it has one of the mega steel plants. However, this industrial hub is also fertile enough to grow crops, vegetables, and fruits. Last but not the least; it is a tourist spot where tourists flock in large number to enjoy the beach on one side with adjacent hills just next to it. Beautifully decked up and maintained, the city has beautiful gardens, rock-cut temples, and natural spots.
Intriguing Historical Spots
- Borra Caves — India had been a seat of early civilization, say the Paleolithic Age. The Borra Caves – just a few hours’ drive from Vizag – is around 1500 meter from sea level on a mountain, Anantagiri. There are stalactite sand stalagmites decorating the cave interiors. Some million years ago, during the Paleolithic Age, our forefathers used to co-live in these caves. Today, there are spots with idols of Hindu gods that are piously worshipped by the locals. Various stone formations are also worshipped daily by the people.