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The three-day Visakha Utsav, to be inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, will be held at Ramakrishna Beach here from Feb 3rd, 4th and 5th of 2017. Unlike earlier, this year the event would be held at a single venue on beach to enable tourists to enjoy different programmes.

The ambitious gala event of the state government aimed to attract domestic and foreign tourists to the city of Vizag.  Folk arts would be presented at beach, opposite Novotel, flower show at Viswapriya Function Hall, while temple replicas and stalls would be put up on the 2.5-km stretch extending from RK Beach to YMCA Beach.


The website of Visakha Utsav www.visakhaustsav.com was launched amid much fanfare in the presence of HRD Minister Ganta Srinivasa Rao and several officials on January 1, 2017 (New Year’s Day).

This event has been made as the annual tourism festival, which draws together the arts, crafts and an assortment of cuisines of the different regions of Andhra Pradesh. In Visakhapatnam, different places are selected to serve as the venues for several cultural programmes, sports activities and competitions. In concise terms, attending Visakha Utsav is the perfect way to have a glimpse of the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh in its full glory.

District Collector Praveen Kumar spokes

“Visakha Puraskaram, being introduced for the first time this year, is intended to further enhance the reputation of the festival besides ensuring greater participation of the local people,” he said.

Why VISAKHA:

A picturesque small fisherman's village called Vizagapatnam has existed for more than 13 centuries in east coast of India. Visakhapatnam, which is popularly referred to as Vizag, is named after God Vaishaka. The transformation of Vizag is unique in its speed, scale, and politics. Once seemed to be a sleepy town, now changed to bustling business town. The city is a port city, located along the shores of Bay of Bengal. Although considered to be an industrial city, Vizag has a rich and vibrant culture and heritage.

Visakhapatnam is the best tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh. From Lakes to cool Beaches, from beautiful Hill Ranges to Caves and Valleys, Visakhapatnam has them all. The district has many tourism spots that represent the Culture and Heritage of the true India. The Araku Valley is a must visit for any one visiting Andhra Pradesh. Beauty is packed at the Kailasagiri where one can find green meadows, beautiful and well-spread parks to fill your mind with peace.

Three days events planning you can find here

You can find more details from official website of Visakha Utsav  www.visakhaustsav.com

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On Shortage of valid currency notes in india has forced several foreign clients, both corporates companies and tourists to either cancel their plans or put them on hold, sources say. The Foreign travelers also have to pay an additional charge on the payment cards used. And the foreigners prefer to have liquid cash in hand while travelling as they prefer visiting traditional markets instead of malls where plastic money can easily be used.

Arvind Jaiswal, manager at Caper Travel Company Private Limited, which caters to inbound tourism from 16 countries, said that Foreign tourists who have already returned to their countries from India have gone with a bad impression due to the currency gnaw. We did receive a few requests for cancellations from foreigners, who had booked earlier, but somehow we managed to keep their plans intact.
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The State Tourism Board Of Andhra Pradesh is giving out a hostile welcome to travellers as it has announced 25 tour packages that will cover all five tourist hubs in the state namely Visakhapatnam, Amaravati-Vijayawada, Rajahmundry-Kakinada, Tirupati-Nellore and Anantapur-Kurnool-Kadapa.

The Visakhapatnam hub tour packages:
  •  Visakhapatnam-Araku-Arasavalli (3 Nights/4 Days)
  • Visakhapatnam-Araku-Ananthagiri (3 Nights/4 Days)
  • Visakhapatnam-Jagdalpur-Konark Puri-Chilka lake (4 Nights/5 Days)
  • Visakhapatnam-Borra Caves-Machkund-Jeypore-Jagdalpur (3 Nights/4 Days)
Amaravati Capital tour packages:
  • Pilgrimage and heritage tour:- Bengaluru-Puttaparthi-Lepakshi
  • Heritage and eco-pilgrimage tour:- Lepakshi, Bengaluru, Horsley Hills, Penukonda.
  • Temple tour:- Bengaluru, Mahanandi, Srisailam, Ahobilam.
  • Heritage and leisure tour:- Lepakshi-Bangalore, Bengaluru-Kotilingeswara Temple-Horsley Hills-Puttaparthi.
  • Temple and eco-tour:- Bengaluru-Mantralayam, Kurnool-Orvakal-Yaganti-Belum Caves-Ahobilam-Mahanandi-Srisailam, and covering Anantapur-Puttaparthi-Kadiri-Katarupalli-Timmamma Marrimanu, 
Rajahmundry-Kakinada hub tour Packages:
  •  Kakinada-Samalkot-Annavaram
  • Rajahmundry-Maredumilli
  • Rajahmundry-Maredumilli-Papikondalu
  • Kakinada-Maredumilli 
Tirupati hub tour packages:
  • Kanipakam (Local tour)
  • Sri Kalahasti (Local tour)
  • Tirupati-Horsley Hills-Talakona-Tirupati
  • Local packages starting from Vishnu Nivasam (Twice daily)
  • Temple tours:- Tirupati-Srisailam-Mahanandi, Ahobilam-Yaganti-Belum Caves- Tirupati (On demand), Chandragiri Fort-Tirupati, an evening package (On demand), ex-Chennai (on joint partnership basis), ex-Madurai, and Kumbakonam-Tirumala.
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Government of Andhra Pradesh is planning for 33 hotels major global and domestic brands with total investment of INR 2,400 Crores to boost tourism development, more than 2,766 rooms with investment of INR 2,400 Crores a report said. Report said more tourists now willing towards water sports, entertainment avenues and adventure tourism, Andhra Pradesh Govt is also focusing on them. To make Andhra Pradesh as most preferred destination, the state is all set to launch a host of water sports and adventure tourism facilities. The state already introduced facilities like jeep para-sailing, para-sailing, water-skiing, para-motoring, speed boat at Bhavani Islands in Vijayawada. Work is also in progress to reproduce the same across other beaches such as Bheemili, Rishikonda, Thotlakonda, Mangamaripeta, according to a source. The state will launch amphibious vehicles in Vijayawada and Rajahmundry to operate on both land and water, the report said. The state is also coming up with sea planes to be functional in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Kakinada to offer Heli tourism.
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Ajay Devgn and actress Kajol will be brand ambassadors of Andhra Pradesh tourism, according to official statement released on Tuesday. Ajay Devgn met AP CM Chandrababu Tuesday, showed keen interest in the development of new capital Amaravati and its tourist attractions. A statement from the chief minister office said the actor said he along with his wife Kajol, were ready to be ambassadors of Amaravati and the state tourism. CM told the actor his plans to develop the capital as one of the best cities in the world. Chief Minister assured support from the government for the proposed entertainment and media city.
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Andhra Pradesh is aims investments worth INR 20,000 crore in the tourism sector by 2029, main criteria is to position the state as a preferred destination. To attract visitors the state is planning towards creating tourist hubs namely Vizag, Srisailam, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Vijayawada, Amaravati, Tirupati and Ananthapuram, Puttaparthi. An investment of INR 12,000 crore already tracked, development of a sturdy tourism infrastructure is what will give further fillip to the sector, said by Neerabh Kumar Prasad (AP Principal Secretary Tourism & Culture).
The state is also focusing to unlock further value through temple tourism and creation of a Buddhist Circuit to attract both domestic and international tourists. The state witnessed a jump in tourist footfalls from 93 million in 2014 to 122 million in 2015.


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