Explore Visakhapatnam
Places to Visit in Visakhapatnam
Top attractions and must-see spots in Visakhapatnam
Beaches
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Bheemili Beach
A historic beach town with Dutch-era structures and scenic views.
Ramakrishna Beach
A lively Vizag beach lined with museums, parks, and eateries.
Rushikonda Beach
A picturesque beach near Vizag, famous for surfing and adventure sports.
Yarada Beach
A secluded beach surrounded by lush hills, perfect for peaceful getaways.
Landmarks
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Borra Caves
Limestone caves about ninety kilometers from the city in the Araku Valley, estimated to be a million years old.
Dutch Cemetery
Quiet colonial era burial ground reflecting the city''s history as a Dutch trading post.
Ross Hill Church
Church on the city''s central hill with an annual Thanksgiving procession dating to 1946.
Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex
Excavated Buddhist monastic site on a hill overlooking the coast, with stupas dating back over two thousand years.
Victory at Sea War Memorial
1996 memorial on Beach Road honoring Indian Navy sailors from the 1971 war.
Museum
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INS Kursura Submarine Museum
Decommissioned Indian Navy submarine turned into the only submarine museum in Asia, on Ramakrishna Beach.
TU 142 Aircraft Museum
Retired naval reconnaissance aircraft turned into a museum near RK Beach.
Visakha Museum
Museum in a Dutch era bungalow holding artefacts and manuscripts on the region''s cultural history.
Scenic Spots
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Araku Valley
Hill station about one hundred twenty kilometers from Visakhapatnam, known for coffee plantations and tribal culture.
Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint and Lighthouse
Rocky headland shaped like a dolphin''s snout, offering panoramic views of the city and bay.
Kailasagiri Hill Park
Hilltop park with forty foot Shiva Parvati statues, a ropeway, and sweeping coastal views.
Kambalakonda Eco Park (Indira Gandhi Zoological Park)
Forest reserve flanked by the Eastern Ghats, home to a zoo and several trekking trails.
VUDA Park
Municipal park known mainly for its musical fountain show, offering a low key evening outing.
Shopping
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Temple
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ISKCON Temple
Krishna temple known for its evening aarti and clean, well kept grounds.
Kali Temple (RK Beach)
Popular Goddess Kali temple built in 1984 right on Ramakrishna Beach.
Simhachalam Temple (Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam)
Ancient hilltop Vishnu temple facing west, known for its Kalinga architecture and annual Chandanotsavam festival.
Sri Venkateswara Temple (Ross Hill)
Hilltop temple sharing Ross Hill with a mosque and a church, seen as a symbol of religious harmony.