The natural harbour of the east coast has its own history of
Maritime trade and the city is home to one of the oldest shipyards. A visit to
INS Kursura Submarine Museum highlights this important aspect of the city.
What makes this visit interesting is that one will be going inside a real submarine, which is now decommissioned. Kursura was India's fifth submarine and had an illustrious history. It had played a key role in the 1971 war between India and Pakistan.
On similar lines,
Aircraft Museum is also worth a visit here. It gives a chance to enter the aircraft which was decommissioned after 29 years of service. We are talking about TU 142 (an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft), which exhibits various equipment, kits, and many other things to give an idea of naval life.
Another integral aspect of Vizag is the thriving
fishermen community. One can find a lot of them, whether it's the market or the harbor.
The list does not end here, and one need to visit to explore more. Around the city one can visit
Araku valley, which is home to
India's organic Coffee. On the way to Araku one can also explore the magnificent
Borra caves.
Having a depth of around 250 feet, these are one of the deepest limestone cave formations made entirely of natural karstic limestone. Interestingly the formations inside the caves resemble deities, animals, and other creatures.
Speaking about Araku coffee plantations and what sets them apart from other plantations is the production of ‘Organic Coffee’. Around 100kms away from Vizag, the tribes at Araku valley grow coffee without using any chemical fertilizers and applying traditional cultivation methods.
Here the first organic coffee in the country was grown. In 2018, Araku coffee got an award in Paris, which was the first global recognition for Indian coffee. The visit to Araku valley can also be clubbed with
Araku Hot Air Balloon Festival that is held in the valley every year in the month of January. During the three-day festival, the sky is dotted with colored balloons making the entire view picturesque.
Boasting of a plethora of manmade wonders, natural spectacles and some magnificent beaches, Vizag is a must-visit destination in South India. Come and experience this fantasy land with us! We, at
Indo Asia Tours, are all about the handcrafted tours, memories, and moments you take out of your trip, and believe us, this escapade will be a life-changing one!