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Visakhapatnam is the largest city in Andra Pradesh with an estimated population of around 5 million people. it is also the financial capital of Andra Pradesh.
Vizag as it is fondly called, is modern and at the same time has a rich history. Vizag has its history dated back from 6th century BCE.
Here are the best 9 places one should visit in Vizag
Ramakrishna Beach (RK Beach)
Ramakrishna beach in Visakhapatnam is one of the most famous beaches in Andhra Pradesh. This beach has a shoreline of around 3KM and the beach is full of entertainment.
You get to taste the local food, rejuvenate at the Vudu park, get blessings from kali temple. This beach is one of the best evening entertainment for Vizag people.
Tenneti Park
Tenneti Park is a popular recreational spot located along Vizag- Bheemili road with well-connected road transportation. This is a modern urbanized park with all basic amenities. The park is just five kms away from RK beach and has beautiful seashore beside it. People visit this place early in the morning to watch the energetic sunrise. The park is installed with colorful lights in the evening, which attracts many tourists to visit this picturesque place.
- Timings: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm (all days of week)
- Entry fee: Free
Dolphin’s nose
Dolphin’s nose is a huge rocky cliff, which resembles the nose of a Dolphin. This cliff is located adjacent to the Yarada beach near Gangavaram port of Vishakhapatnam. The place is a delight for nature lovers and trekkers and offers amazing view from the hilltop. Some of the attractions to see in dolphin’s nose are lighthouse and Rose hill. The rose hill is also popular for watching sunrise and sunset.
- Timings: 3:00 am to 5:00 pm (all days of week)
- Entry fee: INR 10 per person
Rushikonda Beach
Rushikonda beach located next to the RK beach of Vishakhapatnam is major beach destination popular among the local youth. The beach is surrounded by cliff from which you can have an enthralling view of Rushikonda beach. The beach offers serene environment with beautiful landscapes and long stretch of shoreline. There are many adventurous water activities held in this beach, which excites the sports fans. The beach is ideal and safe for children and adults to swim and enjoy.
Sagar Nagar beach
Sagar Nagar beach is located few kilometers away from RK beach along the Vizag-Bheemili road. The beach is less crowded and the ocean water is clean and pristine. The beach is ideal to be visited during morning hours to encounter the mighty sunrise. Jeep drag parachute is one of the famous sport activity held in this beach.
Submarine Museum
This prestigious museum is dedicated to cherish the victory of INS KURUSURA, an Indian submarine for its crucial role in Indo-Pakistan war. The submarine has been decommissioned in the year 2001 and placed on the RK beach as public museum. This 93-meter submarine museum provides us information about the functions and interiors of the underwater submarine. It also educates about the life of Indian Navy officers inside the submarine.
- Timings: 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm (closed on Monday)
- Entry fee: INR 40 per person
TU-142 first aircraft museum
TU-142 aircraft is Asia’s first aircraft to be displayed as museum in the RK beach of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The museum is one of its kinds established by Indian Navy in the year 2017. The museum consist of six zones each educates us about the aircraft history and functions. There is also war equipment room and video room, which display the various parts of aircraft. Government has arranged refreshment shop and café by the side of the museum for tourists.
- Timings: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm (closed on Monday)
- Entry fee: INR 70 per person
Matsyadarshini aquarium
Matsyadarshini is a unique marine aquarium located at the southern tip of RK beach, Vishakhapatnam. This air-conditioned aquarium hosts number of Oceanic species inside 20 medium and large tanks. The aquarium displays some of the rare species like butterfly fishes, the lionfish, Moorish idol, stonefish, perch dusky, red squirrel fish, long horn cowfish, surgeon major, peacock wrasse, etc.
- Timings: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (all days of week)
- Entry fee: INR 30 per person
Kailasagiri
Kailasagiri is a popular cliff and most visited tourist destination in Vishakhapatnam. The place is situated 360 ft above sea level and offers amazing panoramic view of entire Vizag city and enthralling oceanic waters of Bay of Bengal. This place is considered as family picnic spot, where many entertainment activities are held. A huge Lord Shiva statue is mounted on the cliff with magnificent decorations and lightning. Traveling by the cable car to reach the top of the cliff gives you a memorable and thrilling ride.
- Timings: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm (all days of week)
- Entry fee: INR 55 per person (rope cable)
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is ranked as the third largest zoological park in India. The zoo is located nine kms away from RK beach of Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and established in the year 1977. The 625 acres of land mesmerizes you with beautiful natural landscapes. The zoo is built in Kambalakonda Reserve Forest and hosts some of the endangered animals like Himalayan black bear, sloth bear, hippopotamus, and jaguars.
- Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (all days of week)
- Entry fee: INR 15 per person
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