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DEVELOPING THE TOURISM FOR COASTAL

REGION – A CASE STUDY OF
VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT
Segu. Akhil 1, Dr. Shashikant Kumar 2
1
M. Plan (Urban & Regional Planning) Student, Parul Institute of Architecture & Research, Parul
University, Vadodara, Gujarat
2
Professor, Urban & Regional Planning, Parul Institute of Architecture & Research, Parul University,
Vadodara, Gujarat
Abstract
Tourism is the term used to describe both leisure and Business travel, as well as the sector that supports and
sponsors such travel. Tourism can be domestic (inside the traveller’s own country) or international (outside the
country). In comparison to agriculture and manufacturing, which are location-specific, tourism can be
developed almost anywhere, depending on the availability of — Pleasant weather, scenic attractions, historical
and cultural factors, accessibility, amenities, etc., and thus becomes an ideal tool for distributed regional
development. Now a days there are several ways to travel, and tourism has expanded to new heights with the
emergence of the space tourism business and the continued success of the cruise liner industry. Virtual tourism
is another possible new sector of the tourist business. Today, tourism is one of the second largest industries
with the added benefit of generating income and employment in several regions at a global level. The district
of Visakhapatnam has the coastal region which will be suitable as a tourism destination. For this, various tourist
destinations and attractions are identified, future visitor projections are established, categories of visitors to the
area are polled to learn more about their needs, and projections for future time periods. Efforts are then made
to develop and expand a variety of tourist services regarding the physical and social infrastructure for the
foreseeable future.
Keywords: Coastal Tourism Development, Tourism Infrastructure Development, Visakhapatnam region.
1. Introduction
The definition of "tourism" according to the Oxford Dictionary is "a business of providing accommodation and
services for tourists who visit a place for pleasure. To "get away" from the routine and uninteresting activities
of day-to-day life, one may travel to fulfil social, religious, business, or other goals or simply for the pure
enjoyment of a vacation to a new location. In the past, people travelled for a variety of reasons, including
commerce, pilgrimage, and war. There has been a gradual change in the desire to travel for recreation, culture,
and to see new and unfamiliar locations in native nations over the last two decades.
Currently, tourism is a social and economic venture as well as a form of recreation. Numerous other sectors,
such as those in communication, technology, and other areas, benefit from tourism's growth, and it also serves
as a source of work for locals.
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1.1. The Evolution of Tourism and The Historical Analysis Throughout the Period
In India, cultural travel took place long before commercial travel, which originated in European nations with
the "aryans," with all their curiosity and accessible scenery preferences. made an in-depth study of the country's
geographical resources and built temples and protected areas wherever they came across a location with a
stronger physical draw than normal so that future generations could make the same journey. Even though the
Tirth idea (holy tourism) was quite thorough, but it however represented the complementary nature of both
faith and travel. To encourage journey across the country's length and width and to better get to know it, the
ancient sages fixed India's holy spots in its four corners.
Even though it has been organized as a business since 1956, tourism in India can be dated back more than 2000
years. This describes both historic and modern travel. While the second category is commercial or socio-
economic, the former draws its identity from religion. Activity resulting from a combination of social and
technological factors.
1.2. Need For the Study

The goal of tourist development is to accelerate the overall development of the area where tourism activity
takes place. In addition to eliminating regional inequalities, opening previously closed and inaccessible areas,
and enhancing the environment, tourism also enables several regions to develop economically and provide
jobs. Tourism may be grown, unlike agriculture and industry, which are regional industries. where there is a
chance of nice weather, beautiful scenery, historical and cultural significance, accessibility, and amenities. The
potential for tourism in the area needs to be increased, and Visakhapatnam has all the makings of a perfect
vacation destination.
1.3. Aim
The aim of the study is to study the existing tourism infrastructure and develop the tourism in the
Vishakhapatnam region and make it has a “TOURIST DESTINATION.”
1.4. Objectives
 To identify the tourist attractions in and around Vishakhapatnam region and get a general idea of
the existing facilities for the tourism.
 To get access to the existing infrastructure and to develop the tourist infrastructure to improve the
condition of the region.
 To protect the area's natural scenery, ecology, and ecosystem, as well as the preservation of
historical sites and places of worship.
 To make suggestions for the existing attractions and proposals to the new attractions for the
development of tourism through tourist inflow.
1.5. Scope of the Study

The research focuses on investigating the city of Vishakhapatnam's tourist industry, which offers a range of
travel options, including ecotourism and adventure tourism. Consequently, the goal of the current study is to
evaluate the tourist industry in Vishakhapatnam. Following that, different regions will be identified from the
perspective of tourism development. As these different regions have taken on serious dimensions from the
perspective of environmental degradation, a concentrated effort has been made to overview the full range of
issues it is currently facing.
2. Tourism Literature Review

2.1. Tourism Meaning
Traveling comfortably from one location to another in terms of transportation, food, and accommodation is the
foundation of the tourism idea. The unlimited variety of nature is what gives its beauty. Humans have always
wanted to deeply appreciate nature, and this desire is eternal. Because of this, since the dawn of time, travellers,
discoverers, and explorers have embarked on daring expeditions despite all obstacles. Over time, the

fundamental concept of travelling to new areas to enjoy their beauty gave rise to the current industry known as
tourism.
There are three terms for tourism in Sanskrit literature that end in "atana," which denotes leaving one's home
for another location. Which are:
1. PARYATANA means going out for enjoyment and learning.
2. DESHATANA means going out of the country for financial gains.
3. TIRTHATANA means visiting the religious places is important.
International tourists are impacted. Both local and international tourists are included in contemporary
conceptions of tourism. It is the transient migration of individuals to locations other than their usual workplace.
2.2. Stake – Holders in Tourism

Any person who is connected to a certain initiative, group, or sector is a stakeholder. They only have a figurative
"stake," to put it simply. One person, such as a tourist or a cab driver, might be a shareholder in the tourism
industry. A family or a group of students may be among them. They could represent an enterprise or group.
Apart from a shareholder, a stakeholder is a party. An entity that is involved with the project in some form is
referred to as a stakeholder. An individual, group, or organisation that owns a portion of the project is known
as a shareholder, in contrast (i.e., a share). Stakeholders and shareholders are thus two separate concepts.
As a result, when we talk about a stakeholder in tourism, we do not always mean someone who is directly
involved financially. Alternatively, they could be involved in a variety of activities that are not necessarily tied
to ownership or economic benefit.
2.3. Classification of Tourism

Based on the destination, tourism is classified into two categories: International Tourist and Domestic
Tourism. Outbound and inbound tourism are additional categories for international tourism.
2.3.1. International Tourism

International tourism refers to travel or tourism where a person makes a foreign country their permanent or
temporary home. One must follow to a certain set of regulations and legislation in order to go to a foreign
country.
For example, tourists must have a valid ID, passport, visa, health documents, foreign currency, etc. while
visiting another foreign nation.
Inbound and Outbound tourism are the two additional categories for international travel.
2.3.2. Inbound Tourism

Inbound tourism is defined as travel to a destination from outside the country. It is referred to as inbound
tourism for the destination country when individuals go outside of their home or host country. For example,
when a traveller of India descent visits Japan, Japan is experiencing inbound tourism because the traveller is
from outside the country.
2.3.3. Outbound Tourism

Outbound tourism is defined to travel by a tourist or traveller from their own nation to another. As an example,
when an Indian tourist visits Japan, it counts as outbound tourism for India and inbound tourism for Japan.
2.3.4. Domestic Tourism

Domestic tourism is defined to traveling made by a country's citizens within its borders. A tourist does not need
to meet any legal standards in order to travel when engaging in this simple form of tourism. He or she is free
to go anywhere in the nation whenever they want.
Also, when travelling within the country, a visitor is avoided the difficulties that come with travelling outside.
Foreign visitors frequently struggle with issues including language barriers, currency conversion, and a lack of
awareness of local laws.

2.4. Elements of Tourism
The elements are the core tourist attractions, and they comprise of: -
a) Pleasant Weather.
b) Scenic Attractions.
c) Historical And Cultural Factors.
d) Accessibility.
e) Amenities.
2.4.1. Tourism Attractions: -
• Attractions are one of the most important characteristics and components that attract individuals to go
from one place to another.
• Some examples of attractions are archaeological sites, cultural sites, historical buildings, and
monuments, in addition to natural settings like beaches, mountains, flora, and wildlife, resorts, animal
sanctuaries, national parks, and zoological parks.
• Exhibitions, trade exhibitions, festivals, athletic events, etc. are examples of events that are categorised
as attractions.
• Travel requires the presence of attractions. Moreover, attractions inspire and engage people to enjoy
and participate in a variety of tourism-related activities.
• It gives pleasure and draws in a growing diversity of individuals.
There are primarily two categories of attractions:
Natural Attractions: - Natural attractions are areas that were created by nature itself, such as natural
landscapes, beaches, wildlife, caves, mountains, climate, water resources, flora, and fauna.
Man-Made Attractions: - Man-made attractions are those that have been created or developed by people,
such as monuments, historical structures, festivals, music, churches, temples, Disney lands, amusement parks,
museums, casinos, and nightclubs, among other things.
2.4.2. Tourism Accommodations: -

 The accommodation unit should provide guests pleasant accommodation as well as high-quality
services and amenities.
There are primarily two types of lodging:
Serviced Accommodation: - Serviced accommodations, which provide travellers a better stay, include
services like eating and sleeping that are offered to visitors in hotels, lodges, resorts, guest houses, and other
lodging establishments.
Self-Catering Or Supplemental Accommodation: -
These are locations that provide lodging but lack hotel amenities. In exchange for a daily fee, it offers shelter
and meals. For instance, hostels for young people, Dharamshalas, PatiPauwa, vacation resorts, etc.
2.4.3. Tourism Accessibility: -

 A significant influencer of the expansion and development of the tourist sector is transportation.
 Whether a tourist site is man-made or natural, without accessibility, travellers cannot move from their
beginning point or location to their destination.
 Everywhere in the world, a visitor can reach his or her destination via a variety of transportation
methods.
There are three major primary types or modes of transportation they are:
Surface Transportation: -
Surface transportation encompasses both land-based railroads and roads. As compared to other forms of
transportation, it is one of the least expensive.
Air Transportation: -
One of the most efficient and expensive modes of transportation, air travel is mostly utilised for long-distance
trips. It has greatly assisted people's ability to travel large distances and over hill sides.
Water Transportation: -
One of the earliest methods of moving people or goods over water is water transportation. When shipping
technology advanced in the 19th century, it significantly influenced travel.
2.4.4. Tourism Amenities: -

 Facilities that support the attraction are referred to as amenities.
 Moreover, amenities include services like obtaining a visa, a ticket for a trip or train, etc.
There are primarily two categories of amenities:
Natural Amenities: -
Rivers, sunrises, rock climbing, fishing, seashores, sea baths, etc.
Man-Made Amenities: -
Internet, cinema, swimming pool, theatre, fairs, and festivals, among other things.
2.4.5. Tourism Activities: -

 Climbing, mountain biking, aquatic sports, or physically demanding activities are examples of hard
adventure activities.
 Activities that are considered soft adventures include hiking, canoeing, and camping.
2.5. Significance / Importance of Tourism

The importance of tourism is derived from the multiple advantages and benefits it provides to every host nation.
But, the nature of tourism and how it is defined and organised determine its true significance.
A country's overall growth and development are aided by tourism in two ways: first, by bringing in a variety
of economic advantages; and, second, by helping in the development of a nation's brand value, image, and
identity. Together with providing interesting tourist destinations, the tourism industry makes a substantial
contribution to economic expansion.
The tourism sector is complex and interconnected with several distinctive enterprises and organisational
divisions. It is a movement that subtly influences social orders' economic and social growth in several ways.
The many industries that tourism may boost our stated interests in.
 Development of Tourism,  Transportation Development,
 Employment Opportunities,  Health,
 Regional Development,  Education,
 Culture and Other Hospitality Services,  Economic Growth,
 Entertainment Activities,  Identity to the country,
 Environmental Protection,  Foreign Exchange.
 Infrastructure Development,
2.6. Forms of tourism and Global Trend Types Predicted by the WTO (World
Tourism Organisation)
Depending on the reason for the trip and alternative forms, tourism may take many different forms. According
to their nature, they are further classified into several varieties.
Adventure Tourism, Beach Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Eco tourism, Geo Tourism, Atomic Tourism,
Bicycle Tourism, Industrial Tourism, Medical Tourism, Rural Tourism, Religious Tourism, Sports
Tourism, Space Tourism, Wildlife Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Virtual Tourism, Dark Tourism, DNA
Tourism these are the different types of tourisms predicted by the WTO for the different forms
of tourism.

2.7. Tourism Promotion
Promotion is a very crucial component of tourism. Making an extensive number of consumers aware of
something is a difficult process. The tourism company takes full responsibility for sensing the visitor. The
dealers employ a multitude of promotion strategies to increase the number of clients. By providing fresh
tourism items that appeal to both domestic and foreign tourists, promotion aids in extending the length of stay
and encouraging return visits.
2.8. Tourism as Economy

The creation of revenue, employment, and foreign exchange profits are three objectives that are of greatest
priority to developing nations. This is the most significant economic element of operations associated to the
tourist industry. In this regard, the tourist industry has the potential to be a significant factor for economic
growth. In several locations, tourism generates many employments. In addition to the tourist business, these
professions may be found in the agricultural, communication, health, or educational sectors. Many visitors
come to enjoy the cuisine, culture, and other aspects of the host country. Local shops, shopping centres, and
cafes all profit significantly from this.
2.9. Tourism in India

India is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors each year. Many
tourists are drawn to the area by its scenic landscape and rich cultural history. There are several historical
landmarks there as well, like the Taj Mahal, the Golden Temple, the Red Fort, etc. The country has so much to
offer, it should come as no surprise that one of the nation's key economic streams is tourism.
India has always viewed tourism as a key instrument for fostering socioeconomic growth among its citizens.
In recent years, India's tourism industry has grown tremendously. Also, the Indian tourism sector offers several
individuals from throughout the globe work chances. For visitors coming in India, there are many hotels,
resorts, restaurants, and other facilities accessible.
India is a huge nation with many attractions. India is well-known for yoga and meditation in addition to its
variety of tourism attractions. From the Himalayas' snow-capped peaks to Goa's tropical beaches, from Assam's
biodiversity to Kerala's biggest tea plantation, every part of this country has something special to offer. It is
also easy to go to and visit some of these sites because major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and
Delhi are so well connected by road, rail, and air networks from all over the world.
2.10. Tourism Circuits in India

India's tourism sector is growing quickly! In hopes of supporting the nation's tourist economy, the Union
Ministry of Tourism has chosen to prioritise the construction of 15 conceptual circuits around the nation as part
of the Swadesh Darshan plan. A few of the circuits scheduled for development include the Tribal Circuit,
Spiritual Circuit, Rural Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Tirthankara Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, North-East
Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Desert Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, , Sufi Circuit,
and Heritage Circuit.
3. Study Area Profile – Visakhapatnam District

3.1. Visakhapatnam General District Profile
The Former names for the city of Visakhapatnam include Vizag, Visakha, and Waltair. The "Jewel of the East
Coast" is Visakhapatnam, a coastal port city in Andhra Pradesh. In terms of both population and economy, it is
the largest city in Andhra Pradesh. Between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal shore, it is in the middle.
It is South India's fourth-most populous city and, after Chennai, the second-largest on the country's east coast.
The district's administrative hub is in one of the four Andhra Pradesh smart cities that were selected as part of
the Smart Cities Program. With a predicted $43.5 million in production, it was the ninth-largest contributor to
India's GDP as of 2016.

Figure – 1 Maps Showing the

Visakhapatnam District in India
3.2. Location And Connectivity

The Visakhapatnam District is located between 83° 12' and 83° 27' East longitude and latitudes of 17°
41' and 17° 59' North. Anakapalli District, on the south and west, Vizianagaram District, On the north, and
on the east, the Bay of Bengal are its borders. There are several routes or connections to get to this hilly
coastal city, including the east coast railway, a national highway, an airport, and a sea port. The sole natural
harbour on the east coast is found in Visakhapatnam Port, one of the biggest ports in the nation. The city
was placed on the global market as the financial and industrial centre, thanks to the geographic advantage
and a wide range of infrastructure amenities. Yet, despite the population's improved economic standing,
there is not an enough public transportation system to accommodate the rapid rate of population expansion.
Figure – 2 Maps Showing the

Visakhapatnam District location
and connectivity
3.3. History Of The Visakhapatnam
The god of valour, Visakha, son of Shiva and Parvati, who also happens to be the lord of Mars and the god of
war, is named after the city. According to local legend, a King of Andhra (9 th – 11th Century AD) who was
travelling to Benares stopped there to relax. He was so mesmerised by the location's natural beauty that he gave
the order to build a temple in honour of his personal deity, Visakha.
Throughout the seventh century, this area was a part of the vast Kalinga Empire, which extended all the way
to the Godavari River. has also been cited by Sanskrit grammarians, Hindu and Buddhist scriptures from the
5th and 6th century BC. In the fourth century BC, Panini and Katyayana. Many dynasties, notably the illustrious
Chankyas in the eighth century, governed this city. Kings of Rajahmundry Reddy, Cholas. Nevertheless,
according to Golkonda Nawabs and other archaeological authorities, Kulottunga, the Chola ruler, may have
constructed the temple during the 11th and 12th centuries AD.
This was the largest district in the nation after independence; it was later divided into three districts, including
Srikakulam. Visakhapatnam and Vijayanagaram. The Visakhapatnam district was separated into four districts
just two years ago (Anakapalli, Paderu, Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam).
3.4. Physical Features Of Visakhapatnam: -

In the district, there are two primary geographic divisions. The plains divide is the area of land that divides the
Eastern Ghats from the interior and coast. This district has high sub-regional agricultural diversity since there
is no large regional irrigation system.
By the coastline, there are several salt and sand marshes. The coastline is dotted with a few bald head islands,
the most prominent of which are the Dolphin's Nose, which made it possible for Visakhapatnam to create
Natural Harbor, Rushikonda(v), and the large Narasimha Hill close to Bheemunipatnam. Administratively, the
District is divided into 10 Mandals and 2 Revenue Divisions.
3.5. Demography Data Of Visakhapatnam: -

According to the 2011 Census, the district's population was 42.9 lakhs, growing at a rate of 11.96%, making
up 5.1% of the state's total population. Nevertheless, the district's geographic area was just 11161 square
kilometres, or 0.64% of the state's total area. 21.38 lakh men and 21.51 lakh women make up the entire
population. 1006 females for every 1000 males is the sex ratio. Population density in the district is 384 people
per square kilometre.
According to the 2011 census, the district's population was made up of 14.42% of Scheduled Tribes and 7.68%
of Scheduled Castes. According to the 2011 Census, the district has a workforce of 7.12 lakh people, or 19.60
lakh people overall, including 1.14 lakh people who are marginal workers. The percentage of farmers is 1.06%,
that of agricultural labourers is 2.55%, that of non-workers is 63.67%, and the remaining percentage works in
the primary, secondary, industrial, and territory sectors.
Sr.no Year Population Increase In Growth Andhra Share of
Population rate in % Pradesh Visakhapatnam
1 1961 1813658 - - 35989447 4.5

2 1971 2035831 222173 12.2 43502708 4.6
3 1981 2576474 540643 26.5 53549673 4.8
4 1991 3285092 708618 27.5 66508008 4.9
5 2001 3832336 547244 16.6 75727541 5.0
6 2011 4290589 458253 11.9 84580777 5.1
Table: - 1 Shows the Growth rate % of Visakhapatnam District Population.
In the Table - 1, From the 1961 – 1971 the growth rate was increased to 12.2 %, In between 1971 – 1981 the
growth rate was increased to 26.5%, In 1981 – 1991 the growth rate is increased to 27.5%, In the year 1991 –
2001 the growth rate is increased 16.6%, In the year 2001 – 2011 the growth rate is increased to 11.9%.
The Share of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh is gradually increased from the year 1961 to 2011
i.e In the year 1961 the share is 4.5%, which was 5% increase in 2001 and it was increased to 5.1 in the year
2011.
3.5.1. Population Projection In Visakhapatnam District: -

Based on the past population growth rate the population projections are made with the mathematical methods
(Arthematical method). The population of the visakhapatnam district is expected to reach the 62.22 lakhs in
the year 2051.
Sr.no Year Projected Population
1 2001 3832336
2 2011 4290589
3 2021 4736436
4 2031 5231822
5 2041 5727208
6 2051 6222594
Table: - 2 Shows the projected Population of Visakhapatnam District.

3.6. Economy Of Visakhapatnam: -
Visakhapatnam is the 9th richest city in india with the GDP of $43.5 million. And it is the largest and more
populous city in the Andhra Pradesh. Industries, Fishing Harbour, Road & Rail connectivity, and
Visakhapatnam Port helps in growth of the economic development.
3.7. Occupation Structure Of Visakhapatnam: -

An indicator of a region's economic foundation is the study of the occupational composition of its population.
The relative occupation structure of the various economic sectors aids in developing a realistic assessment of
the need for land, services, and facilities for the major users that must be offered in the region's development.
Sr. no Activity Sector %
in Visakhapatnam District
1 Primary Sector
( Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, 32 %
Fishing and Mining )
2 Secondary Sector
( Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas and 22 %
Construction )
3 Tertiary Sector
( Trade, Hotel, Transport, 46 %
Communication, Financing, Insurance
and Real Estate )
Table: - 3 Shows the Occupation Structure % of different sectors in Visakhapatnam.
3.8. Land use Of Visakhapatnam District: -

A total of 1.05 lakh hectares makes up the district, of which 0.02 lakh are solely cultivable waste and 0.13 lakh
are forest. The remainder is divided into "Land devoted to non-agricultural purposes" and "Barren and
uncultivable land," which together account for around 0.40 lakh hectares and 0.18 lakh hectares, respectively.
Net planted land within the cultivable area is 0.13 lakh hectares in 2019–20, whereas fallow (current and old)
lands are around 0.15 lakh hectares in size.

Figure - 3 Shows the Classification of Land Use for Visakhapatnam.
Figure - 4 Shows the Percentage of Land Use during 1985 – 2020 in Visakhapatnam.
4. Tourism Attractions of Visakhapatnam District

These attractions include beautiful beaches and the vast blue sea, green-capped hills, breath-taking valleys,
dense jungles, and crystal-clear cascades, as well as well-known hill temples dating back to the 11th century,
ancient Buddhist sites, the only submarine museum on the subcontinent, lush green parks, and a pleasant
climate.
Sr.no Tourist Attraction Description Photo of Attraction
1 Old Light House The Old light house is constructed in 1903, during the
British rule for guiding the ships to harbour. In clear
weather, the light from the 12-meter-high circular
tower may be seen up to 11 miles offshore. It served
as light house till the year 1962.

2 Clock Tower Bheemilli It is one of the earliest public structures in
Bheemunipatnam to have been built by the municipal
government on its own initiative. The clock tower
resembles an English rural church in terms of its
Gothic decorations and buttresses.
3 Kurupam Tomb The 100-year-old tomb close to the beach was
constructed in rani of Kurupam's honour. With an
integration of the sikara and the dome in the same
monument, its architectural style is remarkable. The
building contains carvings of the acanthus leaf,
daities, and floral patterns.
4 Hawa Mahal The royal family of Jeypore's summer residence is the
Hawa Mahal, which means "palace of winds."
Maharaja Ram Chandra Dev IV constructed it in
1917–1923 on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam. It is
regarded as one of the city's most recognisable
historical structures.
5 Town Hall The town hall is constructed and hand over to
Visakhapatnam municipal in 1904 to held the
meetings. It is constructed with an amount of 50,000
which is borrowed from the Raja of Bobbili. Now it is
restored under the smart city mission.
6 Totlakonda Buddhist Thotlakonda is located 128 metres above sea level on
Attraction a beach road around 15 km from Visakhapatnam.
Objects from the Kalinga and Andhaka schools of
Buddhism, such as Maha stupa Viharas, Votive stupas,
Chaitya Gruhas, pillared halls, congregation shouts,
tiles, finials, and Eppatra, have been discovered
during excavations.
7 Kailas Giri Hill KailasGiri is a picturesque hill overlooking the sea
that has been transformed into a lush green park with
350 acres of land available. It has a panoramic sea
view and a sense of peace, as well as water sprinklers,
a microwave repeater station, lovely garden locations,
and a recently installed flower clock titanic view
point, all of which make it a top tourist destination.
8 City Central Park An urban park in the city of Visakhapatnam is called
City Central Park, sometimes known as (VMRDA
City Central Park). The city's centre is where the park
is situated. with an area of 22 acres (8.9 hectares). The
park is home to India's third-largest musical fountain,
behind Sahara in Pune and Akshardham in Delhi.
9 VMRDA Park The broad VMRDA Park features lush vegetation, a
panoramic view of the sea, a dancing musical fountain
with colourful ups and downs that move to the beat of
the music, a boating area, a skating rink, as well as
amenities like children-favourite pleasure rides on
horses and camels and a well-equipped gym.
10 Lumbini Park Lumbini Park, which has been gifted with gorgeous
sylvan hills on one side and the blue sea on the other
and is situated on a lovely beach road with the Buddha
Statue in the centre of the park, is quite popular with
tourists.
11 Sivaji Park A 16 acres huge park called Shivaji Park is located
next to Pedawaltair. In the mornings and evenings,
many of people come here for jogging and to do
yoga’s here, it is situated in the residential area so the
most of the local people utilise this for recreational
activities.
12 Tennati Park An urban park in the city of Visakhapatnam is called
Tenneti Park, sometimes known as Vuda Tenneti Park.
One of the city's oldest parks. It is situated next to the
Bay of Bengal's seashore. To increase tourism in the
city, GVMC put LED displays in the park.

13 Indira Gandhi In the whole state of Andhra Pradesh, this is the only
Zoological Park Zoo Park. This Zoo is the biggest in terms of size,
covering 450 acres and home to a wide variety of
exotic animals and birds in undulating natural
habitats.
14 Dolphin Nose Hill The Dolphin's Nose is an important landmark in
Visakhapatnam. It is a massive rocky headland that
projects into the sea and is 174 metres high and 358
metres above sea level. Ships 65 km away are guided
by the strong beacon of the lighthouse placed on a
rock at sea.
15 CMR Central Mall CMR Central, regarded as one of Visakhapatnam's
largest malls, is home to all main commodities,
including clothing, electronics, food, and furnishings
for the home. One of Vizag's popular attractions CMR
Central is situated in the centre of the city.
16 VDCA International The multi-use ACA-VDCA International Cricket
Cricket Stadium Stadium is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
International cricket matches are among the primary
uses of it.
17 Simhachalam Temple The Simhachalam (Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha
Swamy) temple is a well-known Hindu pilgrimage
site located on the Simhachalam range of hills about
16 kilometres from Visakhapatnam and connected by
both the road and rail networks. The simhachalam
temple is located above the sea level of 244 meters.
18 Kali Temple The kali temple is the small beautiful temple of
goddess kali Mata, which is constructed by the
Bhavatarani Charitable Trust in 1984 near the Rama
Krishna mission beach.
19 Sagara Durga Temple This Sri Sagara Giri kanaka Durga temple is located
next to a sea channel on top of a hill. It is situated in
the Gandhi gram area of Visakhapatnam. To go to the
temple, one must ride in a launch
20 Kanaka Mahalakshmi Sri kanaka Mahalakshmi temple is the very famous
Temple temple located in the old city of Visakhapatnam. It is
well connected to road network as it is in the city
limits. And most of the people visit this place during
Margasira Masam festival.
21 Sampath Vinayagar The Sampath Vinayagar Temple is well known. This
Temple temple was constructed in 1962 and is managed by the
Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department. This
temple is in one of the busiest parts of the city, and
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year here with
large pomp.
22 Sri Satyanarayana This temple is located on the hillock (Sand Hill) near
Temple the Andhra medical college. This temple, which has a
200-year history, is visited by many people in
Visakhapatnam to express their devotion to the
divinity Sri Satyanarayana Swamy.
23 Narashima Temple This temple is located on the hill top of the Bhemilli
beach it is 43kms from the Visakhapatnam and it
relates to road only. The Narasimha Swamy god in
this temple is in form of Lord Narayana. The festivals
are performances during Vai Kunta Ekadashi and
Sankranti Narasimha Jayanthi.
24 Iskcon Temple To show that ISKCON is a non-sectarian,
monotheistic organisation seeking to promote society
by spreading the knowledge of Krishna
Consciousness, so the ISKCON temple was built in
Visakhapatnam. It is constructed near the Rushikonda
beach so it acts as the tourist destination to the
tourists.

25 Rama Krishna Mission The Ramakrishna Mission Ashram was built in 1938
and offers a panoramic view of the morning sun while
viewing the sea. The Ashram offers spiritual vacations
for its followers in addition to helping the needy and
homeless with services in education, culture,
medicine, relief, and rehabilitation.
26 Ross Hill The well-known Ross Hill by the sea is a place
where three different religions coexist. The Muslim
shrine of Lashaque Madina and the mosque of Darg
Konda are located there, while Capt. Blackmoor
built the temple of Sri Venkateshwara Konda in
1886. The third shrine is a Christian holy site where
Lord Velanganimata existed on top of the hill.
27 Victory at Sea Eastern Naval Command constructed this war
memorial in 1996 to honour the Indian Navy's victory
at sea in 1971. The wonderful war tankers Ajanta and
War Flight add even more beauty to the monument's
surrounding landscape and colourful fountain.
28 Submarine Museum On the beachfront of R.K Beach, a museum has been
built within the Kurusura, a former decommissioned
submarine. Eastern Naval Command and the NSDRC
are both working on this project together.
29 Visakha Museum In order to conserve the home collections from the
cultural and historical past of the city of
Visakhapatnam, the Visakha Museum was established
in 1991.
30 Aircraft Museum The TU 142 Air Craft Museum is the first museum of
its order in India to transform a real naval aircraft into
a museum. It is situated on RK Beach Road and is a
very well-liked tourist destination in Vizag.
31 Shilparamam This project has a total area of 25 acres and was
created by the tourist department in Madhurwada,
which is 12 kilometres from the city and located on
the National Highway. This attraction represents the
art and crafts of the residing villages and represents
the occupation engaged by the people.
32 Erramatti Dibbalu The Red Sand Dunes, which are located on the road
to Bheemunipatnam, are perfect for the development
of a Geo Park and provide a great location for filming.
33 Rama Krishna Beach The beach at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram is a lovely
place to relax and enjoy the scenery. This beach is next to
an impressive Kali Temple. Here, the aquarium is an
additional attraction. The roaring of the water is quite
pleasant.
34 Yarada Beach The Yarada Valley is encircled by hills, and the beach
is a charming seaside with gorgeous rocks and the soft
pebbles spread across the beach. The beach is
magnificent with its unusual combination of golden
sands, and the lush green stretch of hills is a
picturesque landscape for travellers.
35 Rushikonda Beach Rushikonda, which is 8 km from Visakhapatnam and
has clean golden beaches, is a lovely location for
swimming and windsurfing. Twelve wonderful
cottages with views of the beach are available for
guest pleasure at A.P. Tourism.
36 Totlakonda Beach Thotlakonda Beach is one of the beautiful beach in
Visakhapatnam. It is also known as rock cave beach.
The beach is renowned for its tranquil ambiance and
breath-taking vistas of the Bay of Bengal. The beach
is a well-liked site for those interested in history and
culture because it is also home to various Buddhist
ruins.
37 Bhemilli Beach A great place for swimming and water sports is
Bheemunipatnam Beach. The 17th-century armoury
and the ruins of a fort are all that are left of a Dutch
colony.

38 Kambalakonda Eco A vast forest reserve with a total area of 17,000 acres,
Park the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
close to Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The
sanctuary is a great place for trekking and hiking with
a lot of lush green vegetation covering the ground,
making it sustainable for wildlife as well.
Figure: - 5 Shows the Tourism Attractions in Visakhapatnam District.
5. Assessment Of Tourism Potential in Visakhapatnam District

This assessment is based on data collected from the Primary and Secondary Survey Data Collection.
Primary Survey Methodology
This survey is the examination of existing issues and challenges in that site. To gain information about the site,
I used two different types of survey techniques.
Questionnaire Survey: - In this survey approach, participants are given pages containing open-ended
questions and are required to pick specific responses for those questions. This technique provides a specific
survey straight from the people.
Observation Survey: - Using this approach, the places where most of the problems occur are seen, and the
region for the survey is determined. Observation is just observing the behaviour of happenings.
Secondary Survey Methodology
This survey technique is to assessment of data collected from different types of sources. This survey helps to
identify the gap between the present and future projections.
Tourist spaces can only be used for tourist consumption after economic and social stakeholders decide to do
so. Based on past trends of visitor arrivals for the relevant time period, the future increase is predicted.

The types of visitors to the area, their preferences, and future forecasts of tourist influx are additional crucial
factors to consider as a region develops its tourism industry. Therefore, a sample survey of 100 tourists is
carried out to learn about the various features.
5.1. Tourist Inflow Analysis

This analysis helps in study of tourist inflow of domestic and foreign arrivals to the region. This study will
analyse the data with the past years arrivals and give the estimated projections to the future years.
SR.NO. YEAR DOMESTIC FOREIGN TOTAL
1 2015 10416500 63905 10480405
2 2016 17455101 78266 17533367
3 2017 21299785 92958 21392743
4 2018 24920169 95759 25015928
5 2019 29034332 108273 29142605
6 2020 10609851 29929 10639780
7 2021 17429047 35890 17464937
8 2022 19718456 45281 19763737
Table: 4 Shows the Domestic and Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Visakhapatnam District.
Source: - Visakhapatnam Tourism Development Authority.
5.2. Tourist Arrivals Projections
This Projections will be given to the future years, so that the facilities and infrastructure developments will be
analysed and develop the future proposals.
SR.NO. YEAR DOMESTIC FOREIGN TOTAL
1 2019 29034332 108273 29142605
2 2020 10609851 29929 10639780
3 2021 17429047 35890 17464937
4 2022 19718456 45281 19763737
5 2025 23704988 68557 20696846
6 2030 30349208 104017 23029616
7 2035 36993428 159477 25362388
8 2040 43637648 214937 28695159
Table: 5 Shows the Domestic and Foreign Tourist Future Arrival Projections in Visakhapatnam District.
5.3. Tourist Arrivals Compared to State and National
This data shows the comparison between the district, state and national
SR.NO. YEAR VISAKHAPATNAM ANDHRA PRADESH INDIA
1 2015 10480405 121828908 1455299957
2 2016 17533367 153475118 1640103182
3 2017 21392743 165705260 1684432836
4 2018 25015928 195048957 1882638849
5 2019 29142605 237331864 2353391329
6 2020 10639780 70896181 617387926
7 2021 17464937 93305120 678687623
8 2022 19763737 95614268 689321428
Table: 6 Shows the Tourist Arrivals compared to State and National.
Source: - India Tourism Statistics.
5.4. Tourist Influx in Visakhapatnam District During the Month of January to December – 2022
SR.NO. MONTH DOMESTIC FOREIGN TOTAL
1 JANUARY 2135355 3007 2138362
2 FEBRUARY 1576127 6202 1582329
3 MARCH 2251575 4027 2255602
4 APRIL 1377797 4891 1382688
5 MAY 1279978 3546 1283524
6 JUNE 1525828 3788 1529616
7 JULY 1422859 2353 1425212
8 AUGUST 1331198 3674 1334872
9 SEPTEMBER 1149039 3232 1152271
10 OCTOBER 1409449 4138 1413587
11 NOVEMBER 1773006 2565 1775571
12 DECEMBER 2486245 3858 2490103
TOTAL 19718456 45281 19763737
Table: 7 Shows the Tourist influx between January to December 2022 in Visakhapatnam District.
Source: - Visakhapatnam Tourism Development Authority.
TOURIST INFLUX DURING THE MONTH OF

JANUARY TO DECEMBER IN THE PERIOD OF
2020, 2021 AND 2022
3500000
3000000
2500000
2000000
1500000
1000000
500000
0
2020 2021 2022
Graph: 1 Shows the Tourist Influx During the Years 2020, 2021, 2022 in Visakhapatnam District
5.5. Percentage Of Foreign and
Domestic Tourist % OF TOURIST ORIGIN
4% 5% ANDHRA PRADESH
This study shows the percentage of foreign and 6%
domestic tourist inflow in Visakhapatnam district. WEST BENGAL
18% ORISSA
55%
CATEGORISATION OF CHENNAI
MAHARASTRA
TOURIST
FOREIGN
12%
OTHERS
1%
Graph: 3 Shows the % of Tourist Origin.
DOMESTIC
FOREIGN
5.7. Tourist Gender Difference
DOMESTIC This includes the tourist's basic information.
99% Overall, both male and female visitors came to
Graph:2 Shows the % Categorisation of Tourist. Visakhapatnam.
5.6. Tourist Origin

% OF VISITORS
The primary cause of the increase in visitors from
nearby states is the physical distance. West Bengal
FEMALE
and Orissa make up the bulk of visitors to 44% MALE
Visakhapatnam. MALE
56% FEMALE
Graph: 4 Shows the % of Gender Difference.

5.8. Tourist Age Group Factor
This Analysis helps in identify the which Age 5.11. Frequency Of Visit
Group tourists are mostly visiting the This illustrates how someone who visits for the first
Visakhapatnam region. time will feel motivated to return again and again.
% OF AGE GROUP FREQUENCY OF VISIT

12% 8% AGE 1 - 10 14%
16% AGE 11 - 25 1ST TIME
25.6% 39%
21% 2ND TIME
AGE 26 - 40
AGE 41 - 55 3RD TIME
ABOVE 55 MULTIPLE TIMES

38.4%
26%
Graph: 5 Shows the % of Tourist Age Group.
Graph: 8 Shows the % of Tourist Frequency of Visit.
5.9. Travelling Size of Tourist
This analysis is to identify the number of persons as 5.12. Duration Of Stay
a group or alone are planned to the visit the tourism This shows that most of the tourists how many days
attractions in Visakhapatnam. they want to stay in the region. By enjoying the
facilities and attractions.
TRAVELLING SIZE OF TOURIST
DURATION OF STAY
6% 4% 13% ALONE 1 DAY
2P - 4P 7% 2%
2 - 3 DAYS
5P - 8P 16%
41% 36%
8P - 10P 4 - 5 DAYS
52%
MORE THAN 10P
5 - 1 WEEK
23%
Graph: 6 Shows the % of Tourist Travel Size.
MORE THAN
A WEEK
5.10. Purpose of Visit
Every person's motivation for visiting a location Graph: 9 Shows the % of Tourist Duration of Stay.
is differed; some go for business, others for
pleasure and relaxation, some are researchers 5.13. Mode of Travel
and students who go for educational purposes, This study helps to identify the mode of transport
some go for a feeling of devotion, and many using by the tourists for the arrival to the
have several various reasons to go to a place. Visakhapatnam.
PURPOSE OF VISIT MODE OF TRAVEL

BUSSINESS
100
11.4% 16%
RELIGIOUS
50
EDUCATION
28%
SPORTS AND 0
34.4%
ADVENTURE BUS RAIL AIRWAY OTHERS
10.2% OTHERS
URBAN RURAL
Graph: 7 Shows the % of Tourist Purpose of Visit. Graph: 5.10 Shows the % of Tourist Mode of Transport.
5.14. Water Supply madasarlova reservoir (4.5 mld),

meghadrigadda reservoir (41 mld),
Existing gambheeram reservoir (2.7 mld), Anakapalli
The G.V.M.C is supplying the drinking water to the Sarada river (6 mld), Bhemilli (5.8 mld),
GVMC area from various reservoirs which are
Godavari reservoir (204 mld), Rawada reservoir The power consumed by the Visakhapatnam district
(72.5 mld), Gosthani river surface (20.5 mld), is 1450mw in 2022. From different power stations
thatipudi reservoir (45 mld). The total of 380 mld like Hinduja thermal power plant, Mach Kund
drinking water is supplied to GVMC. hydroelectricity.
Future Projected Demand Future Projected Demand
The total demand estimated by GVMC for The future projected demand of power supply
Visakhapatnam Urban and its environs for the years Visakhapatnam district will be increased to
2020 is 490 MLD (180 MCM/year), 2031 is 828 2150mw in the year 2031 and 2610mw in the year
MLD (302 MCM/year), and 2041 is 1014.02 (393 2041, this is because of more economical growth in
MCM/year). the district with more population and more
industrial projects.
5.15. Power Supply
Existing
5.16. RATING OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

According to the above analysis the tourist attractions are rated in five different grades this help in providing
the infrastructure facilities to the attractions where were required.
SR.NO TOURIST RATINGS OF TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS
1 SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE
2 KALI TEMPLE
3 SAGARA DURGA TEMPLE
4 KANAKAMAHA LAKSHMI TEMPLE
5 SAMPATH VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
6 SRI SATYANARYANA SWAMY TEMPLE
7 NARASHIMA SWAMY TEMPLE
8 ISKCON TEMPLE
9 TOTLAKONDA
10 KURUPAM TOMB
11 OLD LIGHT HOUSE
12 CLOCK TOWER
13 HAWA MAHAL
14 TOWN HALL
15 KAILASAGIRI HILL
16 CITY CENTRAL PARK
17 VMRDA PARK
18 LUMBINI PARK
19 SHIVAJI PARK
20 TENNETI PARK
21 ZOOLOGICAL PARK
22 DOLPHIN’S NOSE HILL
23 CMR CENTRAL MALL
24 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM
25 R.K MISSION
26 ROSS HILL
27 VICTORY AT SEA
28 SUBMARINE MUSEUM
29 VISAKHA MUSEUM
30 AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
31 SHILPARAMAM
32 ERRAMATTI DIBBALU
33 KAMBALAKONDA ECO PARK
34 R.K BEACH
35 YARADA BEACH
36 TOTLAKONDA BEACH
37 RUSHIKONDA BEACH
38 BHEMILLI BEACH

Legend
EXCELLENT
GOOD
AVERAGE
BAD
VERY BAD
According to the ratings the most of the attractions are in average stage and some are in bad stage so
most of the tourist attractions should be properly developed to get the better infrastructure facilities.
OVERALL FINDINGS ACCORDING TO ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATIONS: -

 From the research it is derived that most of the responds found that there is no good public transportation
to some attraction (old light house, dolphin nose hill, town hall, Ross hill, kambalakonda eco park etc)
the private transport is available but they are charging more to go to the attractions.
 To some of the attractions (old light house, Ross hill, Sagara kanaka Durga temple) the approach road
is also very less wide and there are no safety barriers at the edge of the roads.
 Most of the attractions has very less public transportation provided by the APSTRC, there is no tourism
buses provided for the attractions.
 The attractions like Submarine Museum, aircraft museum, dolphin nose hill, Visakha Museum,
Erramatti Dibbalu, does not have parking facilities. Some of the attractions which has parking facilities
is not sufficient when there is more tourist inflow.
 Accommodation facilities in the district is not sufficient to the future demand. Most of the
accommodation are in the city premises only.
 For some of the attractions there is no proper maintenance of drinking water, toilets are not properly
maintained.
 No proper maintenance of recreational facilities in some of the attractions.
 Some of the attractions like Kurupam tomb and Thotlakonda are not conserved properly due to that its
loss it is significance and identity.
 So many attractions are not provided with information kiosks so tourist are facing problems for
information.
 Lack of advertisement about the tourism in the Visakhapatnam district there is no display boards
advertising about the tourism at the railway station, bus station, and airports.
 Sinage boards at attractions are provided with only two languages (Telugu & English) some of the
tourist cannot able to understand the language on the sinage boards.
 Language is one major problem for the out-state tourist in Visakhapatnam district.
 Because to the sea surges in the beaches the land sliding is happening due to no proper retaining wall
or damaged retaining wall or promenade.
 The parking is one of the main issues for the beach tourist peoples there are some spots for parking but
those are not sufficient when is more tourist inflow.
6. Suggestions and Proposals based on findings

6.1. Development of Tourist Attractions
Beach Front Development
The Beach Front Development can be proposed by integrating all the Tourist attractions like Tennati park,
VMRDA park, Kailasagiri Hill, Submarine Museum, Aircraft Museum, R.K Beach, Hawa Mahal, Visakha
Museum etc which are on the Beach Road. The Beach Front should be developed by constructing the proper
promenade to the beach side so that there will be no land slides due to beach waves and that promenade should
be designed with walking pathways, sitting beaches for relaxation, selfie points and photo shoots.
The separate lane for the hawking activity should be provided so that we are giving the economic opportunity
to the local people. And the parking is one of the main issues in beach road so the development of parking lane
should also be included in the beach front development.

Kailasagiri Hill Redevelopment
It is one of the Famous Recreational place in Visakhapatnam with the additional attraction of rope way to the
hill. It should be redeveloped as the theme park by adding more attractions like kids play areas, food courts,
pathways, landscaping elements etc and the proper parking should also be proposed.
Kambalakonda Eco park and Erramatti Dibbalu Redevelopment
These two attractions should be redeveloped with the proper tourism infrastructure facilities. As there are
natural adventurous attractions so, the more adventurous activities should be proposed which may involve the
more viewpoints, trekking points, rock climbing, trampoline parks etc by proposing these there will be more
tourist inflow to these tourist sites.
Kurupam Tomb and VMRDA Park Light House Restoration
The Kurupam Tomb and Light House should be restored because of lack of maintenance and they are losing
the identity of the structures. The proper conservation and maintenance should be done for the restoration.
Beautification and Redevelopment of Totlakonda and Dolphin Nose
These two attractions should be redeveloped and some structures should be restored this is because of lack of
maintenance and more beautification should be developed for the good appearance of the sites.
6.2. Promoting of Tourism

Promoting the Tourism is one of the main things for the increase of tourist inflow. The promotion should reach
to every place to create the awareness of the tourism in the Visakhapatnam. So, there are many elements for
promoting of Tourism
 Advertisements  Personal Selling’s
 Word of Mouth Promotion  Exhibitions
 Telemarketing  National and International Promotions
6.3. Tourism Infrastructure Development
Development of Approach Roads
The approach Ghat road to the Dolphin hill is very less wide and no proper barriers are provided it should be
developed with proper safety measures.
The approach road to Sagara Durga temple should also be developed it is very narrow and does not have safety
measures.
Transportation facilities
According to Observations and Survey For some attractions there is no proper public transportation there is
private transportation which is so costlier. So, the APSTRC should provide the Special Tourist buses to all the
tourism places. This leads to more growth of tourism inflow.
Conclusion
Tourism is the most active ongoing activity and a multibillion-dollar industry in the world today. Tourism is
well-known for its historical and cultural attractions, but it is increasingly being highlighted for its enormous
financial prospects via the integration of other sectors like as transportation, the hotel industry, entertainment,
and recreation activities. As a result, Visakhapatnam has been studied and researched from every viewpoint,
both at the district and specific location levels. The issue and its possibilities have been discovered. by
quantifying with the aid of qualities, and suggestions are made as a result. Tourism growth in Visakhapatnam
leads to the development, safeguarding, and preservation of archaeological sites. At the same time, it relaxes
crowded tourist areas and plays a key role in the district’s economic development.
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© 2023 IJNRD | Volume 8, Issue 7 July 2023 | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IJNRD.

DEVELOPING THE TOURISM FOR COASTAL

Keywords: Coastal Tourism Development, Tourism Infrastructure Development, Visakhapatnam region.

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1.2. Need For the Study

1.5. Scope of the Study

2. Tourism Literature Review

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2.2. Stake – Holders in Tourism

2.3. Classification of Tourism

2.3.1. International Tourism

2.3.2. Inbound Tourism

2.3.3. Outbound Tourism

2.3.4. Domestic Tourism

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2.4.2. Tourism Accommodations: -

2.4.3. Tourism Accessibility: -

2.4.4. Tourism Amenities: -

2.4.5. Tourism Activities: -

2.5. Significance / Importance of Tourism

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2.8. Tourism as Economy

2.9. Tourism in India

2.10. Tourism Circuits in India

3. Study Area Profile – Visakhapatnam District

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Figure – 1 Maps Showing the

3.2. Location And Connectivity

Figure – 2 Maps Showing the

3.3. History Of The Visakhapatnam

3.4. Physical Features Of Visakhapatnam: -

3.5. Demography Data Of Visakhapatnam: -

1 1961 1813658 - - 35989447 4.5

3.5.1. Population Projection In Visakhapatnam District: -

Sr.no Year Projected Population

Table: - 2 Shows the projected Population of Visakhapatnam District.

3.7. Occupation Structure Of Visakhapatnam: -

3.8. Land use Of Visakhapatnam District: -

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Figure - 3 Shows the Classification of Land Use for Visakhapatnam.

4. Tourism Attractions of Visakhapatnam District

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Figure: - 5 Shows the Tourism Attractions in Visakhapatnam District.

5. Assessment Of Tourism Potential in Visakhapatnam District

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5.1. Tourist Inflow Analysis

TOURIST INFLUX DURING THE MONTH OF

2020 2021 2022

5.6. Tourist Origin

Graph: 4 Shows the % of Gender Difference.

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% OF AGE GROUP FREQUENCY OF VISIT

ABOVE 55 MULTIPLE TIMES

PURPOSE OF VISIT MODE OF TRAVEL

5.14. Water Supply madasarlova reservoir (4.5 mld),

5.16. RATING OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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