Vizianagaram Tourism

Vizianagaram Tourism Lying close to the coastline of Bay of Bengal beside the enchanting Eastern Ghats, Vizianagaram is a city blessed with picturesque vistas, mysticism of spirituality and rich cultural heritage. Deriving its name from the princely state of Vizianagaram, the name in Telugu means 'City of Victory'. Steeped with a glorious past, the region is known to be strongly linked with rich history of Kalinga. The land of the city is also been witness to a war between the French and English. Today, the city is adorned with the antiquities of past reflecting the footprints of age old world charm. The place is a wholesome package for tourists packed with ancient temples, majestic forts, beautiful neighbouring cities and bounty of nature. Vizianagaram is also renowned for its enthusiastic celebration of it popular festival oSirimanu Utsav. With budding infrastructural development, the city has still been able to retain its charm that fascinates its visitors to no end. Download Vizianagaram PDF Guide > What's Great? Vizianagaram is a peaceful place. It is full of nature and history. It is a quiet place and for the city dwellers, it is heaven. What's not so Great? The place can be boring for people not interested in nature or history or mythology. The place is not meant for people looking to party. For Whom Vizianagaram is meant for a family holiday with either no children or those who have young children. The place is not meant for teenagers or unmarried people. It is for all those who have an interest in history.

Vizianagaram Fort and Moti Mahal Vizianagaram Fort was founded by Vijayarama Raju I. It was built in 1713 AD on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi. The main entrance to this fort was the Victory Arch but the main entrance changed to East Gate. The Victory Arch has a temple of Lord Hanuman on one side and a temple of Goddess Lakshmi on the other. The goddess is popular by another name, which is 'Goddess Kota Shakti'. It is believed that the Raja of Vizianagaram would especially seek blessings of this goddess before going to war. This fort is a jewel in beautiful history of Vizianagaram. It is a must visit for every history lover and feel proud of our rich heritage. Motimahal was constructed by Vijayarama III. It was made in 1869 as a Maharaja's court. Two exquisite marble statue welcome you at the entrance of the mahal that tells you the rich taste of the royal family that lived there. The building is now contributing towards female education as its first floor is especially used as a college for women. There is a museum there which displays the beautiful link of the mahal with the history.

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -After you reach Vizianagaram and get energised by eating delicious local cuisine get ready for a fully packed day. Firstly the must visit on the list is Vizianagaram Fort. It is full of history and religious beliefs. There is beautiful garden over there to enjoy a picnic. After lunch, you can go and visit the Clock Tower. It was built after the Rajahs took inspiration from Big Ben in London. Then roam around in the local market.Day 2 -Firstly visiting Pydithalli Ammavaru is a must. Take blessings from the Goddess for rich and prosperous life. Then visit Moddukovillu. After lunch, you can go to Saripalli to visit Dibbi Lingeswara Swami. Get immersed in the beauty of the temple.Day 3 -You can visit the land where the Battle of Bobbili took place. The war is amongst the most significant episode of the history of Andhra Pradesh. The place will make you reminisce the era where brave men fought for our country.

Restaurants and Local Food in Vizianagaram Vizianagaram predominantly serves the South Indian cuisine that mainly comprises of rice, dal, rasam, sambar, vegetable curries, pickles and curd. The food is however, a bit spicy but delicious at the same time. View 2 Restaurants in Vizianagaram >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Vizianagaram The weather condition in Vizianagaram is mostly humid throughout the year with extremely hot summers. The summer season in the city extends from March to May. Monsoon season in the city receives heavy rainfall which continues until September with the month of October receiving post monsoon jitters. Winters, however, are mildly cold and experience very pleasant weather and thus are recommended as the ideal time to explore the area. Weather in Vizianagaram Loading... Vizianagaram in Summer (March - May) Summers are hot and humid in Vizianagaram as in the rest of Andhra Pradesh. It is advisable to avoid visiting the place during this time. Vizianagaram in Monsoon (June - October) Vizianagaram receives heavy rainfall during the monsoons. Your travel plans might be disrupted due to the sudden rains. However, the place becomes greener during this time. Vizianagaram in Winter (November - March) Winters are a little cold but mostly pleasant. This is the best time for an outing and sightseeing. Monthly Weather in Vizianagaram Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 19 29 February 21 31 March 24 33 April 27 35 May 28 36 June 27 33 July 26 31 August 26 32 September 26 31 October 24 32 November 20 30 December 19 29