Best Places to visit in Vizag (Visakhapatnam)

Vizag, the City of Destiny

Vishakhapatnam, commonly known as Vizag, situated in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, is home to the oldest shipyard and only natural Harbor on the east coast of India. It is also known as ‘City of Destiny‘ because of its scenic beauty, picturesque beaches and its rich cultural past.The city offers a perfect blend of dazzling sand beaches and mushy greenery, is present itself as a must visit in your bucket list.

How to reach :

By Train ; Major railways like Howrah, Mumbai,  Delhi, Chennai etc is connected to Visakhapatnam (VSKP) railway station,

By Air ;  Vishakhapatnam Airport is networked with Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad etc.

By Road ; Vizag has a fair number of buses from Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and other cities.

Best Places to Visit in Vizag :

Ramakrishna Beach

RK beach got its name from the Ramkrishna Mission situated near. It is a beautiful spot within 2-3 kms from railway station. You will find many hotels from 5star to budget hotels near RK Beach and 2-3 tour spots is also nearby. It is one of the most popular beach in Vizag to spend quality time with family and friends with good quality food here.

Rishikonda Beach

If you are a adventure lover then this place is a must visit for you. This gives you opportunity to experience water sports like water skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, paramotoring, speedboating, Jet ski. And if you are a soloist then this cleanest Beach of India gives you various aspects angles of a majestic sunrise with the curve of Beach.

Submarine Museum

INS Kursura, constructed by Russians in 1969, is one of the most renowned Submarines of India. It served in Indian Navy for 31 years. After retirement it got converted into Submarine museum, which is Asia’s first and second in the world. It share the artifacts, articles and pictures of heroism, patriotism and sacrifice of the warriors. It gives insight of the difficulties of surviving under the hundreds of feet underwater. It is located in RK Beach Road.

Entry fee Rs 40 /- and 20/- for adult and children respectively.

Aircraft Museum

A unique one located in RK beach road, which represents an aircraft its artifacts. It preserved the Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft, after 30years of service in Indian Navy. Entry fee for adult Rs 70/- and Rs 40/- for children includes a free audio guide. Here all the equipments are displayed so beautifully and in great detail, that it becomes a educational site for everyone interested.

Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse

Dolphin’s Nose is a hill located between Yarada and Gangavaram port, Visakhapatnam. It is named such because of its resemblance with a dolphin’s nose. Located near the Yarada Beach, entry fee Rs 30/- Opens at 2:30 pm till 5:00 pm. It has nearly 70 – 80 narrow steps to the top, gives the once in a lifetime view. A perfect place for some amazing clicks in a pleasant temperature.

War memorial

Constructed in 1996 after the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, located in RK beach road. It has a variety of missiles, tankers, fighter plane model. It is one of a kind in South India which allows people to pay tribute to brave soldiers. The sea war memorial displays a T-55 tank, used during WWII and a tri – service representation of artifacts

Kailashgiri

A hilltop Park located at a height of 360 ft above the sea level. The 40 ft tall Shiva and Parvati statue is its main attraction. The hilltop is accessible both by Rodeway and by Road. It gives a experience to ride a toy train which is very popular among tourists especially children. It gives a round tour across the park. From the Rodeway you will get a city view of Vizag which is a mesmerizing experience. You can visit here anytime between 6:00 am to 7:30 pm all the week by Rs 90/- for Rodeway (round trip).

Visakha Museaum

Located in RK beach road, Visakhapatnam museum houses treasurers a rich collection of artifacts and culture of Kalingadhara region. Models of Submarines, planes, warships also displayed here, and also showcases a searchlight reflector, the route of Vasco-da-Gama’s maiden voyage to India. You can visit here anytime between 11am to 7 pm with a minimal entry fee of Rs 10/-

Bheemli Beach

Located 24 kms from the city center Bheemunipatnam Beach offers a variety range of restaurants and bars with breathtaking sea view topped with coconut plantations, palm groves and a refreshing climate stimulants the wearing schedule of day to day life.

Yarada Beach

Surrounded by greenery and breathtaking sea view yarada beach located atva distance of 15 kms, near the Dolphin’s nose. At the bay of clean water and amidst the stunning beauty you will experience your most memorable time with your lived ones. And if you are a solo Traveller the calmness of the beach under the misty sky will help you to connect with your soul.

Thotlakonda

It is Buddhist complex situated on a hill about 128 meters about sea level near Bheemunipatnam Beach, about 15 kms from Vizag. It is a historical site preserving over a few hundred years if history. History lovers will love this place and easily can spend 30 Mints of your sight seeing schedule.

Ross hill church

A splendid attraction in Visakhapatnam situated at the top of Central hill gives a once in a lifetime view of the whole city of Vizag. The hill gives a unique testament of religious harmony with three hillocks with distinct religion significance. There is Venkateswara temple on the sringamani hillock, the Bana Ishq Madina Dargah on the Darga konda and the Ross hike church on the Ross hill. Each of these is finest example to the glory and communal integrity of history of Vizag.

Araku Valley

Blessed with lush greenery, waterfalls, delectable coffee plantation, rich tribal culture it one of the stunning road trip from Vizag. Located at an altitude of 911 m above sea level, Araku inhabited by tribals. The tribal museum here is one of the main attraction here, and the Dhimsa dance with tribals dressed in colorful attire is a must see. And for the nature lovers there isbeautiful Sangda waterfalls and Dumbriguda Waterfalls.

Borra Caves

Borra Guhalu is one of the main attraction of Vizag specifically in Araku Valley located in Ananthagiri hills. It us one of the largest cave in country home to million tpyear old stalactite and stalagmite formations. The largest river flowing through Visakhapatnam, the Gosthani river of eastern ghat flows though borra cave. It is not a trekking spot but you have climb 412 steps to explore the depth of yhe cave which is very interesting and with a guide i can more precailing with the history of borra Caves. You can visit here anytime between 10 am to 5 pm preferably in between November to December with a entry fee of Rs 60/- and 45/- for adults amd children respectively,

“Every time when I experience a colorful sunrise and sunset in Beaches and listen the music of waves I realize how beautiful our nature is. We just need to come outside and live a unconditional life with the nature to enjoy the real happiness !”