6 Must-Visit Tourist Places in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam is a port city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Due to its size, Visakhapatnam ranks second among the cities of Andhra Pradesh. The city is also credited with having the oldest shipyard in India. And it has a natural harbor which is the first of its kind on the Indian East Coast. Visakhapatnam is also known as Vizag.

Must-Visit Tourist Places in Visakhapatnam

1. Rushikonda beach:

• The distance From Kharagpur to Rushikonda Beach Is Approx. 740 Km Via Chennai – Kolkata Hwy and NH16
• GOOGLE MAP: Rushikonda Beach

Rushikonda Beach is often preferred by tourists as it is one of the best beaches in Andhra Pradesh. This beautiful beach is located 8 km from Vizag (Visakhapatnam).

If you love water sports, you will love this beach. Swimming, air surfing, and skiing are some of the famous water sports available here. Throughout the day, there are plenty of tourists and sports. While in the evening it remains an ideal and quiet place.

2. Yarada Beach:

• The distance From Rushikonda Beach to Yarada Beach Is Approx. 32 Km Via Dolphin Hill Rd
• GOOGLE MAP: Yarada Beach

Yarada beach is a picturesque place in Visakhapatnam tourism. Surrounded by magnificent hills on the Bay of Bengal at the fourth position, Yarda Beach is undoubtedly the best beach in Vizag.

This beach is clean and the golden sand adds to its beauty. The beautiful views of sunrise and sunset add to the distraction of a visit here.

3. Kailasagiri Park Vizag:

• The distance From Rushikonda Beach to Kailasagiri Park Vizag Is Approx. 11Km Via Dolphin Hill Rd
• GOOGLE MAP: Kailasagiri Park Vizag

Kailasagiri Hill is a famous hill station, surrounded by beaches and small hills. Kailasagiri Hill Park is situated at the top and is 360 feet above sea level. Road train for children, ropeway trolley, and play park are some of the major attractions here.

The place is also suitable for photography as the park offers beautiful views with beautiful views of the beaches and hills. The ambiance is so serene that you will feel completely at peace.

Kailasagiri Park Vizag Entry Fee: 

•  5 for Pedestrians
•  20 for 2 wheelers
•  50 for 4 wheelers
•  100 for 4 wheelers big
•  150 for Minibus
•  300 for the Tourist bus
•  90 for Ropeway(round trip)
•  150 for a Toy train

Kailasagiri Park Vizag Timings

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4. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park:

• The distance From Rushikonda Beach to Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Is Approx. 13Km Via NH-16
• GOOGLE MAP: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is spread over an area of ​​about 625 acres. The location of the zoo is mind-boggling as you explore the hills on either side of the zoo and the Bay of Bengal in the east. The park is situated in nature, and the zoo is a natural look for wildlife.

It was established in the year 1977. The zoo houses a wide range of animals including tigers, lions, panthers, Himalayan black bears, sloth bears, hippopotamuses, jaguars, monkeys, pythons, elephants, and many more.

There is a mini train ride that the visitors can take to cover the park in a short time. Not only does it save the trouble of walking around the park on foot, but it is also a fun adventure activity for the kids. As the train moves through all the sections in the zoo you can see the lion perched atop his cave and the baboons squealing with delight as they hang lazily from trees.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Vizag Entry Fee

•  20 per person for Adults
•  10 per person for Children ( 3 – 12 years)
•  20 for Still Camera
•  100 for Video Camera
•  200 for a Car (with 5 Occupants)
•  30 for Battery Car (Adult)
•  10 for Battery Car (Child)

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Vizag Timings

5. Visakha Museum:

• The distance From Rushikonda Beach to Visakha Museum Is Approx. 13Km Via NH-16
• GOOGLE MAP: Visakha Museum

Visakha museum has a huge collection of items related to the port city of Vizag as well as historical items presented by other countries. Portraits of the royal family members of Vizianagaram and Bobbili, armour suits, spears and muzzle loading guns, weapons such as steel bows, Handguns and revolvers, daggers and swords, helmets of Greek/Roman and Viking, stuffed animals, crockery, coins, silk costumes, manuscripts, diaries, scrapbooks, and maps are some of the rare collections preserved in this museum.

Along with this, the museum has many models of planes, warships, and submarines. The museum also houses the shell of a 250-lb unexploded bomb dropped by Japanese during the World War II.

Situated on the RK beach road, the Visakha museum attracts a huge number of tourists thronging this place to see the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalinga Andhra region. Once a ruined Dutch bungalow on the beach road, it was renovated and turned into a Museum of great importance.

Visakha Museum Vizag Entry Fee

•  10 per person for Adults
•  5 per person for Children ( 5 – 12 years)

Visakha Museum Vizag Timings

6. Simhachalam Temple:

• The distance From Rushikonda Beach to Simhachalam Temple Is Approx. 23Km Via Mudasarlova Rd
• GOOGLE MAP: Simhachalam Temple

Simhachalam Temple is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, which attracts a large number of travelers. The temple has a chariot made of stone, with images of elephants adorning its borders.

Best time to visit Visakhapatnam

The best time to visit Visakhapatnam is between October and March. Due to the onset of winters, the temperature here in these months ranges from 15 ° C to 27 ° C, which gives a lot of enjoyment to the tourists. There is a lot of rain between July to September, so this season is not worth the trip.

In the months of April to July, the temperature of Visakhapatnam ranges from 22°C to 41°C. Due to the hot weather, fewer tourists come here during these months.

How to Reach Visakhapatnam

Being the capital region, Visakhapatnam is quite developed and there are various options and means to travel from every corner of the country.

ROADWAYS: Visakhapatnam has good road connectivity with various cities and towns by road. There are state transport and private buses from other cities including Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Vijayawada, and Puri.

RAILWAYS: Visakhapatnam has its own railway station, which is connected to many major Indian cities. It is located about 12 km away from the city center. Trains from New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Howrah arrive at this junction. You can reach your hotel by bus, taxi, or taxi from outside the railway station.

AIRWAYS: Visakhapatnam airport is about 8 km away from the city centre. This airport is connected to many domestic and international airlines.

Major airlines like Air India, Indigo, and Jet Airways offer regular flights to Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Tirupati, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. You can easily reach the main city by taxi and bus from outside the airport.

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