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Thursday, October 2, 2008
HOTELS
It is located on the sea shore near vuda park and submarine museum . It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 3.00 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 5.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 24.00 Kms
GRAND BAY
It is located on the sea shore near RK Beach . It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 3.00 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 5.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 22.00 Kms
GREEN PARK HOTEL
It is located near Jagadamba Junction. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 1.00 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 2.25 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 20.00 Kms
HOTEL MEGHALAYA
It is located in the center of the city near Asilmetta Junction and Rtc Complex. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.10 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 2.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 19.50 Kms
HOTEL ROYAL FORT
It is located in the center of the city near Asilmetta Junction and Rtc Complex. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.10 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 2.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 19.50 Kms
TAJ RESIDENCY
It is located on the sea shore near RK Beach . It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 3.00 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 5.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 22.00 Kms
HOTEL AKSHAYA
It is located in the mid of the city near Dondaparthi Junction. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like Big Bazaar etc.,
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.50 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 1.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 18.00 Kms
DASAPALLA EXECUTIVE COURT
HOTEL DASAPALLA
It is located in the mid of the city near Jagadamba Junction. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 1.50 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 2.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 18.00 Kms
HOTEL DOLPHIN
It is located beside jyothi theatre. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like.,
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 1.00 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 1.5 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 18.00 Kms
FORTUNE
Hotel Sree Kanya Inn is of fortune group of hotels. It is located in the mid of the city near Diamond Park Junction. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like Big Bazaar etc.,
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.50 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 1.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 18.00 Kms
PALM BEACH HOTEL
It is located on the sea shore near vuda park and submarine museum . It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 3.00 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 5.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 24.00 Kms
DWARAKA INN
It is located in the mid of the city near Dondaparthi Junction. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like Big Bazaar etc.,
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.40 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 1.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 18.00 Kms
SAROVAR HOTEL
It is located in the heart of the city near Rtc Complex. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls .
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.25 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 1.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 19.00 Kms
TALASILA CONTINENTAL
It is located in the mid of the city near Dondaparthi Junction. It is easily accessible to Bus Stand, railway Station and Airport. It is surrounded by shopping malls like Big Bazaar etc.,
Distances Roughly:
Rtc Complex/Bus Stand ------------- 0.50 kms
Railway Station ----------------------- 1.00 kms
Airport ---------------------------------- 18.00 Kms
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
TOURIST PLACES
mts from Sea Level is the place with the best natural scenery and
greenery can be found. The Valley is located 112-Km from Visakhapatnam
and has Waterfalls and streams which give a pleasant feeling to the
mind. The 17 tribes living in this valley wear colourful dresses and
costumes and were untouched with modern civilisations. Their rhythmic
songs and tribal dances, the Dhimsa dance in particular are just
marvelous. The valley has Cottages and Resorts for tourists who visit
here on a week long trip.
BORRA CAVES
Situated at around 90 Kms from the City by road, Borra caves at the
Anantagiri Mandal are one of the best places to visit in Vizag. Borra
Caves are enroute to Araku Valley and it many prefer touching both the
places in a single go! The Caves are just 29 Km on road from Araku
Valley.
Rock at Borra Caves date back to a million years. The Scenic splendor
is all visible right from your train journey. Situated at 1400 mts
above sea level, Borra Caves were discovered by William King George of
the Geological Survey of India in the year 1807.
Gosthani River which originates above the lime stone foundations is
given the legendary name GOSTHANI as it resembles the udder of a Cow
while flowing out of the caves
Deep in the caves, a Shivalingam and an idol of a Com(Kamadhenu) can be
found. The caves are colorfully illuminated with electricity by Andhra
Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. There are mica mines in and
around Borra village and it is believed that there are immense
possibilities of mining precious stones like rubies here. A big project
known as the Thalipudi Reservoir scheme is being constructed at cost of
Rs 4.5 crore across the river Gosthami at Thatipudi.
THOTLAKONDA
Thotlakonda lies about 16Kms from Visakhapatnam on Vizag Bheemili beach
road. It is picturesquely located on the hilltop at about 128mts. high
above the MSL. The existence of Buddhist site at Thotlakonda came to
light during an aerial survey undertaken by the Indian Navy. After its
discovery, the Government of A.P has declared the site measuring an
area of 120 acres on the summit as protected monument during 1978.
The excavations that lasted from 1988 to 1992 have exposed structural
remains. These remains are classified as A) Religious, B) Secular and
C) Civil. These structures include the Stupa, Chaityagrihas, pillared
congregation halls, bhandagaras, refectory (bhojanasala), drainage and
stone pathways etc. The complex comprises of several structural
components such as a Mahastupa, 16 votive stupas, a stone pillared
congregation hall, 11 rock-cut cisterns, well paved stone path ways, an
apsidal chaitya-griha, 3 circular chaitgya-grihas , two votive
platforms, 10 viharas consisted of 72 cells, a kitchen complex with
three halls and a refectory (dinning hall) etc. Associated with the
above structures were unearthed several inscribed chatra pieces with
early Brahmi letters, nine Satavahana and five roman silver coins,
terracotta tiles, stucco decorative pieces, sculptured panels,
miniature stupa models in stone, Buddha padas depicted with asthamangal
symbols, early historic pottery etc
BHAVIKONDA
15kms., northeast from Visakhapatnam city. Here the Buddhist habitation
is noticed on a 40 acres flat terraced area. Bavikonda in Telugu means
a hill of wells. A Hinayana school of Buddhism was practiced here.
Bavikonda Monastery flourished between 3rd Century B.C., and 3rd
Century A.D., The discovery of relic caskets in Mahachaitya is
significant. Bavikonda has remains of an entire Buddhist complex,
comprising 26 structures belonging to three phases. A piece of bone
stored in an urn recovered here is believed to belong to the mortal
remains of the Buddha. It also contains large quantity of ash,
charcoal, and earthenware. Three abandoned water tanks were also have
been found on this hillock.
Visakhapatnam is simply breathtaking. On the way one can venture into
"Erramattidibbalu", beautiful formation of red sand, or the shallow
waters of the unending beach. Bheemili a sleepy little town, is the
second oldest municipality in the country. The colonial past of the
town is evident in the remains of a once thriving Dutch Settlement.
River Gosthani at the mouth of which Bheemili lies forms an alluring
recess to the town. The important landmarks of Bheemili includes,
pilgrimage centers, temples, old churches, clock tower, light house,
port and more
RUSHIKONDA
It is a single and massive hillock of more than 350mts height,
resembles the Dolphin’s nose hence the name. It protects the
Visakhapatnam Harbour as well as the Head Quarters of Eastern Naval
Command. Visakhapatnam Port Trust’s, Light House is situated on top of
the hill and guides the approaching ships to Visakhapatnam. The port
channel cuts in between three hills which emphasis the lovely
topography of Visakhapatnam. Ross Hill, the highest mount named after
Mr. Ross, local authority, who built a house on it in 1864, Darga
konda, has a mosque and a shrine of a Muslim sage Ishaque Madina, who
was revered for his prophecies. Sri Venkateswarakonda has a temple,
which was built by Capt. Blackmoor in 1886.
PLACES OF INTEREST
ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
Andhra University is not just one of the oldest educational institutions in the country, but is also the first to be conceived as a residential and teaching-cum-affiliating University, mainly devoted to post-graduate teaching and research.
The people of the State have an emotional attachment to the institution, since it came into being after a prolonged and collective struggle of the Telugu elite for a University in the educationally backward northern Circars and Ceded districts of the erstwhile Madras Presidency.
Andhra University was constituted by the Madras Act of 1926. The 82-year-old institution is fortunate to have Sir C.R. Reddy as its founder Vice-Chancellor, as the steps taken by this visionary proved to be fruitful in the long run. Former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was one of its Vice-Chancellors who succeed Dr. C. R. Reddy in 1931. The University College of Arts was inaugurated on 1 st July, 1931. The inaugural courses were Telugu language and literature, History, Economics and Politics. A year later, the College of Science and Technology came into being with Honours courses in Physics and Chemistry. The University pioneered in introducing many new courses in Science, Arts, Management and Engineering in the country.
The leaders of the university always believed that excellence in higher education is the best investment for the country and engaged the services of famous educationists such as Dr. T.R. Seshadri, Dr. S. Bhagavantham, Professor Hiren Mukherjee, Professor Humayan Kabir and Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao, to mention a few who set high standards for teaching and research. Nobel Lariat C V Raman was the proud alumnus of the University and closely associated in laying research foundations in Physics. Padmavibhushan Prof. C R Rao, the renowned statistician of the world, was also the proud alumnus of the University.
Keeping in pace with the global needs and challenges under the leadership and guidance of successive Vice-chancellors, the University is offering several new Courses of relevance and Contemporary significance.
Ever since its inception in 1926 Andhra University has an impeccable record of catering to the educational needs and solving the sociological problems of the region. The University is relentless in its efforts in maintaining standards in teaching and research, ensuring proper character building and development among the students, encouraging community developmental programmes, nurturing leadership in young men and women and imbibing a sense of responsibility to become good citizens, while striving for excellence in all fronts.
As a sequel to this, the University has always subjected itself for continuous self-evaluation for maintaining standards and to reach set targets. Further, to assure quality in Higher Education the University has gone through the process of assessment and accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in April 2002. The Peer Committee has analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the institution and has assessed the University with ‘A' grade awarding it with the best percentage among the State Universities of Andhra Pradesh. The University designed and implemented Quality Management System successfully and became the first general University in the country to get ISO 9001: 2000 Certification in 2006.
The University Presently is Offering 313 Courses in Arts, Commerce, Management, Science & Technology, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy and Education. The University has five constituent colleges and four AU Campuses. The Colleges of Arts and Commerce is the biggest constituent college in the University with 26 Departments offering 42 courses including four Diploma Courses. The College of Science and Technology has 21 Departments, which offers 63 Courses including one PG Diploma. The College of Engineering has 15 Departments offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research Programmes. The College of Law has been identified as an advanced Center in Law by UGC. The college of Pharmaceutical Sciences is first of its kind in South India, which is offering one UG Programme and six PG Programmes, besides Research Programmes leading to Ph.D. Degree. The AU campus at Kakinada (East Godavari District) has five Departments and the AU Campus at Etcherla (Srikakulam Dist) has Eleven Departments. The AU Campus at Tadepalli Gudem has four departments and AU Campus at Vizianagaram has five Departments.
The University is spread in a sprawling campus of 422 acres dotted with 121 buildings of Academic, Administrative and support services with a plinth area of about 20 lakhs sq.ft., and 324 staff quarters. Presently the University catering the Educational needs of five green districts of Andhra Pradesh namely Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari, Vizinagaram and Srikakulam.
The University campus is having 23 hostels for men which can accommodate more than 3200 students and 10 hostels exclusively for women with a capacity of more than 2000 seats. Two Hostels are specially constructed for foreign students. The University has also two Residential Health Centres one at south campus and the other at north campus and a homoeo Dispensary. The University has four Guest Houses, Central Canteen and four canteens at various locations, Press and Publication division, Women Waiting Halls, Faculty Club and Schools for Employees Children.
The University is also having student services and welfare centres in the campus like post and Telegraph office, Banking facilities, University employment and Guidance bureau, training and placement centre and a sports complex including a Gymnasium Hall.
The other infrastructural facilities available in the University include Academic Staff College, Computer Centre and Press & Publications division. The University is also having 25 Research centers/institution in the campus like Agro- Economic research Centre, Centre for Religious studies, Centre for Women s Studies, Delta studies Institute , Institute of public sector management, Institute for yoga and Consciousness and population Research Centre, OASTC, Bay of Bengal, etc.,
The University has started school of Distance Education in the campus in 1972. It offers Courses ranging from Certificate Courses to Post Graduate and Professional Courses. The School of Distance Education presently offering 4 UG Programs, 18 PG Programs, 5 Certification Courses, 9 PG Diploma Courses, 15 Professional Courses and 7 Collaborative Courses through Distance Education Mode. The School has 35 study centres across the State. The enrolment in UG, PG, and Professional Programmes in the School of Distance Education is about 80,000 students. The School has 23 permanent faculty. It is Equipped with the latest infrastructure.
The University has well experienced and export faculty known world wide for their research contributions. There are 354 Professors, 198 Associate. Professors and 115 Asst. Professors serving the University. Organization of International and National events is a regular feature of the University. There are more than 2500 support staff working in the University.
The alumni of the University occupy important positions in government administration, Industry and research organizations with in and out side the country. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has appointed the professors of the University as chairman and vice-chairman of the APSCHE and presently ten Universities had Vice-chancellors from Andhra University.
The University has recently organized the 95 th session of the Indian Science Congress, from 3 rd to 7 th January, 2008. The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh has inaugurated the Congress and in his address he refered to the University as a Magnificient University and has all appreciation for the way the mega event was organized.
There are 636 affiliated colleges spread across five districts under the territorial jurisdiction of Andhra University. The enrolment in Affiliated Colleges is more than 1.5 Lakhs.
GITAM UNIVERSITY
Established in 1980, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) is the dream child of an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh, India, led by popular parliamentarian Dr. M V V S Murthi, M.A., B.L., Ph. D. to set up a world class centre of learning in technology, management and medicine in the picturesque port city of Visakhapatnam. The vision of GITAM is to become a global leader in professional education. Its mission is to impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment, thereby contributing to the development of India as a Knowledge Society. The successful saga of GITAM started with its establishment of College of Engineering. Responding to the expanding needs in the fields of technology, management and medicine, GITAM College of Management Studies, GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade, GITAM Dental College, GITAM College of Science and College of Pharmacy have been added to the ever growing list of GITAM Institutions. In these twenty seven successful years GITAM has emerged as one of the most sought-after centers of professional education in the country. All the efforts of the management have culminated in the formation of GITAM UNIVERSITY on 14 August 2007. On this auspicious occasion, the institute salutes its founding fathers, the many able administrators and distinguished alumni across the continents for their yeoman contribution to its phenomenal growth.
The renowned industrialist, conscienctious parliamentarian and popular philanthropist Dr. M V V S Murthi has been guiding the destines of GITAM with missionary zeal, first as its Founder Secretary and now as its President.
KALABHARATI
GURAJADA KALAKSHETRAM
VUDA CHILDRENS THEATRE
There are two ways of looking at children. Seeing them as monsters of
evil who must be beaten into submission or as little two-legged walking
computers who can be programmed into geniuses. Their view of the world,
their powers and abilities and their skills has become an observation
aspect of every home. In short, children have a style of learning that
fits their condition. They don’t need to be made to learn, told what to
learn or shown how to learn. Learning for them is as natural as
breathing!
Visakhapatnam Urban development Authority (VUDA) takes a big step
forward to understanding children better. The new Children's Club at
the VUDA Children's World, would soon be the talk of the town in the
direction of childcare. The right place where children can grow, not
just in size, not even in knowledge but in curiosity, courage,
confidence, independence, patience, competence, understanding and
resourcefulness. Vizag kids, definitely deserve a place of their own to
unleash their talents to fulfil their limitless ambitions.
Come, be part of VUDA’s earnest endeavour to give children access to
enough of the world. And to help them to take a better path into that
world than anyone could ever make for them.
On what we do
SUBMARINE MUSEUM
INS Kursura was commissioned at Riga, erstwhile USSR, on 18 December 1969 under the command of Commander A Auditto. The submarine embarked on her maiden passage from Balrisk on 20th February 1970. The induction of INS Kursura show cased the augmentation of the 3rd dimension of the Indian Navy. She was the corner stone of foundation of Indian Naval Submarine Arm. During her 31 glorious year of service the submarine traversed 73,500 nautical miles participating in almost all type of Naval operations. INS Kursura played a vital role in the 1971 indo-Pak war. She was the pioneer submarine extending goodwill and harmony through visits and flag-showing missions to other nations. In her vast life span, INS Kursura changed hands 13 times, the last Commanding Officer being Cdr KM Sreedharan. INS Kursura was decommissioned on 27th February 2001.
After her decommissioning, Kursura has been converted into a submarine museum on RK Beach, Visakhapatanam. The museum was inaugurated by Mr Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Ministar of Andhara Pradesh on 09th August 2002 and opened for public on 24th August 2002.
FISH MUSEUM
VISAKHA MUSEUM
INAUGURATION :
Corporation Museum of Visakhapatnam had a grand-gala opening on the 8th October 1991 by the then Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr N. Janardana Reddy.
SCOPE :
The Museum is primarily a historical one which would act as a repository of artifacts and documents relating to the history of people, events and institutions of the largest district of "Vizagapatam" of the erstwhile "Madras Presidency" of the pre-Independence era, which extended from Tuni in East Godavari district up to Ganjam in neighbouring Orissa.
The following is a list of notable exhibits arranged according to museological grouping :
PORTRAITS, oil on canvas : Standing portraits, some of them life-size, of members of the royal family of Vizianagaram and Bobbili.
ARMOURY : Two full suits of armour, two stands of spears and muzzle loading guns, several ancient weapons such as steel bows.
HAND GUNS : English handguns and revolvers of various types are acquired from the Police Armoury, having been decommissioned on the transfer of power on the 15th August 1947. At least one revolver has an inscription in French.
SWORDS AND DAGGERS : A large collection of daggers and long-bladed swords and bodices of chain-mail are also in the collection.
HELMETS : Three varieties of helmets are identified, resembling designs of British, and probably those of Greek / Roman and Viking.
TAXIDERMY EXHIBITS : Two magnificent Bengal tigers (stuffed) which are hunting trophies of Jeypore Royalty are excellent examples of the art and science of taxidermy. Valuable HEIRLOOMS of Ankitam family consisting of an antique Buddhist Pagoda, a silk skirt, RAMAYANA on palm-leaf, costume jewellery and medallions are donated by their descendants. Astronomical instruments from the A.V. Jagga Rao Observatory of the 90s in Vizag form a unique collection.
PORCELAIN AND GLASS : A dinner set of porcelain with family coat of-arms inclusive of Telugu script which was made in 1920's in Czechoslovakia and glass wine set are from Bobbili Royal family
INDIRAPRIYADARSINI MUNICIPAL STADIUM
VISAKHAPATNAM PORT TRUST STADIUM
ACA-VDCA STADIUM
PARKS
This is one of the well-known Zoo Park. It is located on the National Highway –5. Here there are huge collection of animals and some rear animals also. It is a fun and education spot for all age groups. Especially children will be awaiting to get into zoo.
VUDA PARK
This is a park by Visakhapatnam urban Development Authority at sea shores. This is the oldest park in vizag. Here there are so many exciting things for peace, entertainment, playing and relaxation. From inside of the park we can reach to the sea. The other interesting things in the park are Skating club, swimming club and play items for children. Some other features are peaceful climate for relaxation with enough greenery, boating and musical fountain and also there is open space for special shows.
SIVAJI PARK
This is situated in Sivajipalem. Greenery is the main attraction over here, with the pleasant climate u will get relaxed.
TENNETI PARK
This is situated on the sea shore and the down of kailasagiri hill. Here there is a huge screen for displaying the events performed on the stage over there.
KAILASAGIRI
This is the park on the hill top at the sea shore. This got the name because we can see the huge idols of Lord shiva and parvati . This is wonder ful place that, you would like to see it repeated number of times. From here the city view and sea is clearly visible. Here there are so many play items for children. There is a toy train facility also. To reach the hill top we can use the road, ropeway and also the steps.
VYSAKHI JALAVUDYANA VANAM
This is located beside police commissioners office. It is a beautiful location with water at he center and also the restaurants in the middle of the water . here the boating facility is available. This is great fun place for kids with there playing amenities.
MGM SELVEE WORLD
BEACH ROAD
This is the number of parks developed along the beach road on both sides starting from coastal battery to vuda park. These parks are decorated with some rock sculptures and playing amenities for kids. The important over here is the statues of the great personalities in various fields like music , literature, film and etc.,
The victory At sea is also along the beach road it is constructed by the navy in memory of the soldier and also on behalf of the victory in 1972.
TYDA PARK
Tyda park is Located 75 km from Vishakapatnam on the Araku road, Tyda
is being developed with camping facilities at jungle bells to provide
an enchanting experience in the wilderness to the tourists. A home for
a variety of wild mammals and avifauna, Tyda is ideal for viewing wild
life and bird watching.
The main attractions include rock climbing, trekking and target
shooting with bow and arrows. They can also learn the language of the
jungle viz., identification of calls, marks etc. and understanding
interesting features of various floras and fauna of eastern ghats with
the help of naturalists or guides. Tourists can enjoy their stay in log
huts and tents set in tribal environs.