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The best time to visit Visakhapatnam is in the winter months that span between October and March. Weather conditions are pleasant as temperatures are much lower, making sightseeing and days on the beach perfect holiday activities. However, air fares and accommodation rates are at their highest, as this is the peak tourist season. Traditional and religious festivals such as Diwali also take place during October and November, so expect a crowded city. For a quieter and more affordable holiday, visit Visakhapatnam in the summer between April and June, or the monsoon season from July to September. Despite summer’s scorching day temperatures, the evenings bring a cool sea breeze and perfect weather to visit shopping malls and restaurants. Temperatures during the monsoon season are much cooler, yet still pleasant and sightseeing on the days the city receives average to no rainfall, will still be incredible.

South Africans do require a tourist visa to enter India. The visa enables you to stay for a maximum of 6 months. Once you leave the country, you will have to wait at least two months before you are allowed to re-enter India.

Ensure your South African passport is valid for at least six months beyond date of return and has at least two blank pages available for stamps. For further information, the High Commission of India in South Africa can be found at 852, Francis Baard Street, Arcadia in Pretoria.

Tel: 27 12 342 5392

Web: www.hcisouthafrica.in

Make sure your routine vaccines that include the MMR vaccine, DPT, Chickenpox, Polio and yearly flu shots are updated before travel. As an additional precaution, you should get vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B, Cholera, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies, as you may be exposed to infected stray dogs and other mammals while on holiday.

Taking medication before, during and after your trip is recommended to prevent Malaria, which is a risk throughout India. The Zika virus is also found in India and you are advised to protect yourself from mosquito bites with mosquito nets, repellents etc. Sexual transmission of Zika is possible and infection in pregnant women can cause serious birth defects.

Visakhapatnam is a fairly safe city, however, you should still practice normal safety precautions such as keeping your valuables and important documentation safe and watching out for petty crimes like bag-snatching or pick-pocketing, especially in busy and crowded streets and railway stations. Women should be particularly safety conscious and are advised to avoid travelling or visiting isolated areas in the city alone, especially at night.

Most beaches have strong currents, making swimming unsafe, and warning signs may not be visible. Before going out for a day on the beach do some research on the beach you’d like to visit.