Vizianagaram — Travel Guide
Vizianagaram is a city and district headquarters of Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and also the mandal headquarters of Vizianagaram mandal. The history of this destination is associated with the rich past of Kalinga. During the modern era, the upper segment of Kalinga was gradually assimilated into Orissa and the lower segment into the Andhra region. An important part of Vizianagaram's history is embellished with the battle between the kings of Vizianagaram and the kings of Bobbili on 24th January, 1757. Another important historical event of Vizianagaram is the war between the French and the English. Vizianagaram is named after the princely state of Vizianagar. In Telugu, Vizia means ‘victory’ and Nagaram means ‘city’.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Vishakhapatnam Airport serves as the nearest airbase to the city of Vizianagaram. The airport lies at a distance of around 64 km from the city.
By Train
Vizianagaram is one of the major railway junctions.
Shopping in Vizianagaram is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Vizianagaram to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Vizianagaram means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Vizianagaram is the most important a
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