Vishakhapatnam was named after the God of Valour, Vishakha in the 11th century. Vishakhapatnam is located between the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal and the low mountains called the Eastern Ghats in the northeastern part of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the finest sea resorts on the eastern sea board of India and known for its fine beaches and verdant contryside. Vishakhapatnam or Vizag is a famous industrial area and one of India�s finest sea-ports. Once, Vishakhapatnam was a little fishing village, but now it has been converted into major sea port and industrial centre. Vishakhapatnam is one of the most heavily industrialised cities in Andhra Pradesh. Today, Vishakhapatnam has the India's largest shipbuilding yard, powerful lighthouse, a long length of road and the highest broad gauge railway track. The Vishakhapatnam port is the fourth largest port in India. The best time to visit Vishakhapatnam is from November to February as the weather is pleasant during this time.