India /Andhra Pradesh /Vizianagaram /Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram district also known as Vijayanagaram district is Located 60 Kms from Visakhapatnam, a northern coastal district of Andhra Pradesh. The imposing fort formed the nucleus around which grew the town of Vizianagaram. Depicting the past glory of the rulers, the quadrangular stone fort is evident of the knowledge and skillfullness of the builders and architects of those days. An ancient temple of Pydithalli Ammavaru is situated in this town. Legend has it that one of the daughters of the Pasupati royal family was the reincarnation of the pressing deity, Pydithallamma. The local believe that with the blessings of the Goddess one can lead a happy & prosperous life. The idol of the Goddess was discovered on Vijayadasimi day way back in the year 1752. To mark the occasion, an annual jatra is held on21st and 22nd October which attracts large crowds. The Moddukovillu temple is unique in that the Shivalinga in the temple has two different colours, symbolizing the male and female aspects of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple was built by an old woman who dreamt about it on her way to the holy city of Kashi ( Banares).

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 535002

STD Code: 8922

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Jan

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The history of Vizianagaram district is connected with hoary past of Kalinga, one of the political divisions of ancient India. Only in modern times, the upper part of Kalinga was gradually merged into Orissa State and the lower part into Andhra Region. An important event in the history of the district is the war between the Rajas of Vizianagaram and Bobbili, popularly known as Bobbili Yuddham. The war was fought between the Rajah of Vizianagaram aided by the French General Bussy and the Rajah of Bobbili on the 24th of January 1757. The bravery and valour of the soldiers of Bobbili displayed in this war is still remembered by the people of the area. Another important event in the history of the district is the war between the French and the English fought at Chandurthi in 1758 in which the French were defeated and the Northern Circars were made over to the British under a firmana from the Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam in 1765 which were placed under the then existing Chief and Council at Vizagapatam.

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By Air : Instead of Vizianagaram you can a get flight to Visakhapatnam Airport on regular basis.

By Train : There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Vizianagaram.

By Bus : Vizianagaram is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

SVN Lake Palace ; RTC Complex Lower Tankbund Rd, RTC Complex Area, Gadi Khana, Balaji Nagar, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh ; Ph – 089 22 277770 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Vytla Hotel ; Lower Tankbund Rd, Mayuri Junction Area, Gadi Khana, Balaji Nagar, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Babu Bar & Resturant ;  Lower Tankbund Rd, Gadi Khana, Balaji Nagar, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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