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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

Ramakrishna beach otherwise known as RK beach is located in Visakhapatnam. The beach is a lime light spot for the entire Vizag city, where many cultural events take place every year.

The enthralling sea-line, glittering golden sands and a stream of beach shacks lined along the beach attracts many tourists to this beach.

The shoreline is 3 kms long and runs parallel along the Vizag beach road. The beach is situated in Eastern coastline of Bay of Bengal.

Best Time To Visit RK Beach

The ideal time to visit this beach is during the months between October to February. The humidity will be low during this period and the temperature will be cool at the evenings. The beach will be lively during the evening time, where many beach shacks and other commercial shops will be opened.

How To Reach RK Beach

Frequent metro buses are available to reach this beach. The best option is to hire a taxi or auto rickshaw available at the Vizag city bus complex. Try to bargain before hiring any taxi or auto rickshaw.

Things To Do In Ramakrishna Beach

Taste Beach Food

Kailash Pav Bhaji is a famous street shop located halfway through the beach road, where you can grab some tangy and tasty North Indian chat items. There is also a Chinese food outlet known as Man-Chow, which serves best Chinese food near RK beach. The beach also hosts number of local spicy Andhra cuisine food outlets at very reasonable prices.

Visit Victory War Memorial

This historical memorial is constructed in 1996 at the RK beach in order to commemorate the Indian Navy victory at the sea during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. A larger central tower has been erected with the quote engraved on it saying, “The nation that forgets her defenders needs no ancestors”. Many of the war veterans, who had fought for this victory, visit the place.

Rejuvenate At Vuda Park

Vuda Park is located at the Northern end of the RK beach and is the best place to rejuvenate for local residents of Vizag city. The park has children’s playground, pedal boating, flower garden and an extended back gate to reach RK beach. Thus park is the best family picnic spot.

Enticing Morning walks

The beach is very active during early in the morning as many residents jog along the beach shoreline to keep them fit and healthy. The beach has no vehicle zone from 05:00 am until 06:00 am in order to make the joggers and cyclists finish their daily activity.

Enjoy The Visakha Utsav

Visakha Utsav is a cultural fest celebrated in a wide range during the month of December every year in RK beach. The local people show their cultural tradition in the form of art, dance, crafts and music. This time is the breeding period of Sea turtles, where you can actually watch the turtles coming out of Sea to lay their eggs.

Have Fun in Camel And Horse Rides

Camel and horse riding along the long stretch of RK beach gives quirky experience. The beach sand is very much ideal for riding horse and camels along the waters. It gives you a unique experience and memorable ride.

Get Blessing From Kali Temple

Kali temple is the shrine built in 1986 opposite to the RK beach to worship the goddess of power (Shakti). The temple is visited by many pilgrims all around the year is Popular for its magnificent architecture and pillars.