The city of Visakhapatnam is the largest one in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is known for its mesmerizingly beautiful beaches and is crowded by tourists from all over the world. Being the largest city, the administration in the state of Andhra Pradesh is run from here. Not only this, Visakhapatnam is also the financial hub and lifeline of Andhra Pradesh. This is why Visakhapatnam is often referred to as the ‘Jewel of South’.
RAIL CONNECTIVITY
Vizag Port
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Though being a port city and a hub for marine transportation and trade, Visakhapatnam is also very well connected by the Indian rail network. Under the administrative remit of the East Coast Wing of the Indian Railways, the railway station in Visakhapatnam operates major trains connecting it to all the major cities in South India such as Madras, Bangalore, and Hyderabad etc. Being strategically located on the Chennai – Central Howrah route, the station’s name was changed in 1987 from ‘Waltair Railway Station’ to ‘Visakhapatnam Junction’. Given the commercial and industrial activity in the city, the rail network here is frequented by many passengers and hence a suburban station of Duvvadda is being developed, to ease the pressure on the main line.
CUISINE
Pesarattu Dosa
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The food in Visakhapatnam is a conglomerate of south and north delicacies, and is as India as it ever gets. You can chose from Dosa, Idli and south Indian curries, to north Indian mixed vegetable curries and dals to order. A special variant of Dosa called ‘Pessarattu’ is available here, and is made as a stuffed dosa out of cooked upma. Rasam as well as mulligatawny pepper soups are some of the spiciest drinks on the menu at Visakhapatnam.
ORDER FOOD IN TRAINS
If you are travelling to, from or through the crown jewel city of the South – Visakhapatnam, it is easy to quench your hunger and binge on some of the best regional delicacies, by ordering food in Visakhapatnam railway station. There are travelers who are just travelling through Visakhapatnam and are worried about how to order food in running train. This is not an issue these days, thanks to the host of food delivery services which are based out of Visakhapatnam, and service passengers at the railway station, and also those in transit. These delivery vendors provide an exhaustive list of delicacies to chose from, and prepare and package the food in the most hygienic way.