Visakhapatnam to Dharamshala 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.

Dharamshala is known to be the residence of globally-adored master of the Tibetan culture ‘Dalai Lama’ and several other Tibetan monks who have taken exile. The city is situated on the scenic land of Kangra Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh with captivating views of the green hills, Himalayan mountains in the backdrop and quiet lakes, Dharamshala is an ideal combination of nature and enlightenment. Solo backpackers, families and groups of tourists can be found strolling around this pristine city. Though Dharamshala has plenty to offer, it is ideal for a 3 to 4 days stay.
 
Best Time to Visit
The summer months from March to July are ideal to visit Dharamshala. The weather is quite pleasant and these months are preferred for trekking. February is also an ideal month to visit and engage in the most popular festival of Dharamshala, Tibetan New Year Festival. It is recommended to look for local festivals and fairs that undertake in the city before booking. Find best hotels in Dharamshala from Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Tourists can visit Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery, Tibet Museum, Tushita Meditation Centre and Dalai Lama Temple Complex to educate themselves about Buddhism. Triund Hill is famous for trekking and camping. Kangra Valley, Bhagsu Waterfall, Naddi View Point are there to soothe your body and mind with their fascinating views and unforgettable experiences. St. John in the Wilderness, Dal Lake, Masroor Rock Cut Temple, Tea Garden Dharamshala, War Memorial and Dharamshala Cricket Stadium are the other attraction points in Dharamshala. There are plenty of craft shops to buy souvenirs like Singing Bowl, Buddha statues, local Tibetan handicrafts and books.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Momos, Thukpa, Thenthuk and Pocha are some famous Tibetan dishes. Plenty of dhabas for your Punjabi food fixes, momo points and bakeries can be found in the city.JJI Exile Brothers & Mama's Kitchen, Peace Café, Dolma & Dorjee, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen and Black Tent Cafe are some popular dining places offering a variety of food options. Quality Tibetan Bakery and Ogo’s Italian Cafe are good choices for desserts offering some delicious puddings, brownies and aromatic coffee.

Dharamshala offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Dharamshala to Luxury Hotels in Dharamshala / Resorts in Dharamshala, from 4 star Dharamshala 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 Dharamshala to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Dharamshala, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Dharamshala for stay are near Dharamshala Airport, Bhagsu Nag, Naddi, Upper Dharamshala and Khanyara Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Gaggal Airport (DHM) is situated in Gaggal near Kangra and is approximately 12 kms away from Dharamshala. SpiceJet, Alliance Air and Air India operate direct domestic flights between Dharamshala and Delhi. 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. It is also well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla via roadways with regular, deluxe and AC buses. Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railway station, about 85 kms away from Dharamshala. The journey to the railway station can be covered by hired taxis or local buses. For getting around the city, there are local HRTC buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws available.