Business Travel to Visakhapatnam

Though the history of Visakhapatnam dates back to the Ashokan era (circa 3rd century B.C.), it was developed by the British as a port city. At this time it was a tiny fishing village. The place was a part of the Great Kalinga kingdom, which was defeated by Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty in 262 BC. This battle is one of the most famous in the world. After the fall of the Mauryan Empire, Visakhapatnam formed part of the different dynasties.

Visakhapatnam was so called after the lord of valor, Vishakha and today it is popularly known as Vizag. Geographically it is enchanting to see the city enclosed by the Blue Mountains and Silver Sea.

The growth of as Visakhapatnam a major port city of India contributed to its rapid industrialization with the onset of major industries such as oil refinery, fertilizer and zinc industry and steel plant. The urbanization and industrialization has resulted in the tremendous amount of migration into the city. Presently it has emerged as an important center of the information technology. It has also the largest ship-building yard of India. Visakhapatnam is a must visit on any itinerary of a travel to India undertaken for the purpose of business.

As Visakhapatnam reinvents itself as one of the business gateways to India, the city is developing as a tourist hub inviting all genres of tourists. Catering to its needs as a comfortable destination, Vizag houses a number of properties of the major hotel chains in the country. These hotels make a travel to this city a pleasant experience. The Taj, the Park and the Welcome group are a few to name. These properties have their elegantly appointed rooms and suites to relax one and to pamper the business needs. The Taj residency hotel runs a 24 hr. Business Center and has conference facilities for up to 400 people. The Park, one of the oldest hotels, offers all deluxe facilities of a hotel and at the same time boasts of being the only hotel in Vizag situated on the beach with a resort ambience.

How to Reach Vizag

By Air

Indian Airlines connects Visakhapatnam to major cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Chennai etc.

By Rail
Indian Railways provides a number of trains which travel from major South Indian cities and even Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.

By Road
National Highway No. 5 passes through the city adding to its communications network.

Best time to visit Vizag is from October to March.

One can look forward to shopping in the various malls to wind up the day.