Amritsar to Visakhapatnam Distance

Known as the ‘Financial Capital’ of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is an important city of the state that holds administrative and commercial significance. Being one of the largest port cities of India, the humongous volume of trade carried out contributes substantially towards the economy of the country. The pristine beaches, beautiful waterfalls and vivacious culture of the city are some of the key elements that make this city a remarkable tourist destination. Visakhapatnam boasts of various annual cultural festivals that display the region's art, music, tradition and lifestyle excellently.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months from October to March are the most suitable for visiting Visakhapatnam as the weather remains pleasant and several festivals are also hosted during this time. The city has a wide range of Visakhapatnam hotels for booking.
 
Places to Visit
Yarada Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Bheemili Beach and Lawson’s Bay Beach are some of the beautiful sites that allow travelers to enjoy and relax during their vacation. The calm waves of the sea, verdant trees on all sides and sparkling sand altogether make a perfect site for witnessing amazing sunrise and sunset views. Submarine Museum, Matsyadarshini Aquarium House, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and Borra Caves are a few interesting spots in the city that keep the travelers amazed with their charm. Dedicated to Lord Narsimha, Simhachalam temple is also an important religious site in the city that portrays opulent architecture and craftsmanship.
 
Food and Restaurants
The dominant South Indian cuisine and delicious local dishes like Anabshahi, Appadams, Putharekulu, Murku and Booralu are worth relishing. Some of the popular restaurants of the city are Blue Sea Fine Dining, Dharani, Bamboo Bay and New Andhra Hotel.
 
Transportation
The city is connected to the rest of the country with a robust and efficient transportation network. Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) caters to both domestic flights as well as international flights and is accounted to be the busiest airport of the state. Airlines such as Indigo and SpiceJet fly the maximum number of flights to major domestic locations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. On the contrary, Air India, Air Asia and SilkAir are some of the airlines flying to international locations. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. There are plenty of express trains running to and from the Visakhapatnam railway station connecting the city with cities of Northern and Eastern India. The state-run APSRTC and private bus services in the city connect conveniently with nearby cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Vijayawada.

Home to the famous holy shrine “Golden Temple”, Amritsar is a sacred city in Punjab that draws the attention of various devotees and tourists throughout the year. This holy and serene city is also a site where events like Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Operation Blue star happened. Famous for its glorious history, vibrant culture, lively festivals, beautiful handicrafts and lip-smacking delicacies, Amritsar is an interesting city to explore. The city is dotted with various forts, museums, bustling markets and religious sites.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months between November and March are considered ideal to visit Amritsar as the weather remains cool and favourable to explore the city.
 
Places to Visit
Besides visiting Golden Temple, star attraction of the city, you can also visit Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, Gurdwara Mata Kaulan Sahib Ji, Kaulsar Sarovar, Central Sikh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Akal Takht, Ram Bagh and Tarn Taran Sahib. Wagah Border, which is around 32 kms from Amritsar, is also a must-visit place. Try to reach there during evening parade which is worth experiencing. Shopaholics can visit bustling bazaars of Amritsar to buy Punjabi Jutti, Dupatta, traditional wear, electronic gadgets, traditional jewellery and many more. Hall Bazaar, Guru Bazaar, Clock Tower Market are some prominent markets of Amritsar. Book your Hotel near Golden Temple from Goibibo. 
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Amritsar is a total delight for foodies due to the variety of food it offers. There are many restaurants in Amritsar, which serve local authentic food. You can satiate your taste buds by savouring butter-dipped Amritsari Kulcha and Chole along with a glass of sweet lassi. Makhan Da Dhaba, Bhrawan Dhabba, Sunder Meat Shop and Giani Tea Stall are some popular places to get the real taste of Amritsari flavours.

Amritsar offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Amritsar to Luxury Hotels in Amritsar / Guest House in Amritsar, from 5 star Amritsar hotels to Homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Amritsar to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Amritsar, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Amritsar for stay are near Amritsar Airport, Golden Temple, Ranjit Avenue, Mall Road and Railway Station Area. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Amritsar is well-connected by air, road and rail transport network to the major cities of the country. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Airport (ATQ) is an international airport, which is around 16 km from the city centre. This airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights via major airlines like Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Indigo and Qatar Airways. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Amritsar Railway Station is the main railway station that connects Amritsar to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Agra, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Travelling to Amritsar by road is the most convenient and budget-friendly option. There are several private and state-operated Amritsar buses that ply to and from cities such as Delhi, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Jammu and Chandigarh. For getting around, buses, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and rented cars are easily available.