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Visakhapatnam tourist places; It is famous for beaches, maine museum, cave waterfalls and viewpoint etc.

Visakhapatnam is the district in the indian state Andhra Pradesh and the largest city in the state. Visakhapatnam, a resident of the city, is called Vizag and populary know for port city and famous for INS Kursura Submarine Museum. Apart from this, Visakhapatnam is called the Goa of the East or the Jewel of the East Coast. It is primarily an industrial city, but Visakhapatnam attracts tourists due to its amazingly sandy beaches, attractive parks, Buddhist relics and nearby sights such as the Araku valley. Apart from this, you can also enjoy the beach, laterite hill, smooth roads and stunning landscapes.

13 Famous Visakhapatnam tourist places

Simhachalam Temple, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Simhadri or Singhachalam Temple in Singhachalam, Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Narayana Singh, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is 800 feet high from the coast and is located 16 kilometers from Visakhapatnam. Built according to Kalinga architectural style, this temple faces west direction. Sri Varalakshmi Narasimha Swamy is the first worshiper in this temple. Throughout the year, the idol is wrapped in sandal paste, but this paste is removed once a year for 12 hours. This is called ‘Nijroop Darshan’, which has a lot of validity. On the day of Akshay III, sandalwood paste is again applied to the statue. The original statue is in Tihangi Mudra, in which the lion has two heads on the human body. There are several inscriptions here, one of which is believed to be that of the Chola king Kulottuthunga in 1098, the other explains the Kalinga (1137–1156) of Kalinga, while the third inscription is that of Narasimhadeva II (1279–12), the eastern king of Orissa. Description is 1306). According to popular belief, the construction of the central part of this temple is Sr.R. 1267. There are 252 inscriptions of Telugu and Oriya languages on the walls of the temple.

Visitation time at the temple: Darshan is closed for half an hour twice a day from 11.30 am to 12 am and 2.30 am to 3 pm. Throughout the day. The festival of ‘Chandan Yatra’ and ‘Chandanandanam’ is also celebrated here during the month of Vaishakh.

Kailashgiri, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Kalasagiri Hill Station is known for its beautiful scenery, so tourists are advised to come here. This hill station is surrounded by two beaches, Ramkrishna and Rishigonda on the left and a hill on the right side. This hill is called Kaisas, which is the residence of God Shiva and Parvati. On this hill, the grand statues of these two deities can be seen. The ropeway trolley can be used to mount the mountain peak. From this hill, you can see the beautiful scenery of the city, especially in the evening. There is also a road train for children and a flora clock. This place is rapidly evolving as a picnic spot. There are also many other places to look like – Titanic View Point, Shanku Chakra Nama, Shanti Ashram, Gliding Base Point, Telescopic Point etc. All these sites provide a beautiful view of the vast ocean and its surrounding greenery.

Yarada beach, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Yarda Beach Vizag is very close to the city, hence it is a famous gateway for tourists and locals. This beach provides a splendid view because it is surrounded by green hills on three sides and on the fourth side is the vast Bay of Bengal. This beach is situated between beautiful greenery and soft golden sands. From this beach you can also see the beautiful view of the sunset. Yarda Beach is suitable for a short journey because it offers peace and comfort. This beach is very clean and it is well cared for.

Dolphin Nose View point, Visakhapatnam tourist places

One of the best places to look at the beautiful and charming beauty of nature is Dolphin Nose. This lovely tourist spot located on the hills of Nilgiri in Coonoor, Tamilnadu provides a panoramic view of the hills of Nilgiris. Dolphin Nose is the name of the end of a hill from which the hills of the Nilgiris look like a dolphin, and seeing the Catherine Falls view from Dolphin’s Nose among the hills is a wonderful experience for everyone. The way to go to Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint, about 10 km from Coonoor is also very beautiful. On this whole path, a small sheet of tea plantation and haze is ready to welcome the tourists. Flowers along the side of the road make this whole experience and romantic.

Submarine Museum, Visakhapatnam tourist places

The Submarine Museum is located on the Ramkrishna beach and it is the only museum of its kind in the entire Asian continent. This is why it is a famous tourist spot. It is also known as Smriti. This museum was converted into submarine museum by the first INS Kursura submarine in 2001, which was a submarine built in Russia. The amount needed to bring this submarine to the shore is collected by India’s primary security laboratory, ONGC, Visakhapatnam port, and National Ship Design and Research Center. It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu in the year 2002

Rushikonda beach, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Rishikonda beach is considered the most beautiful beach in Vizag. Its golden sands expanse and tidal waves make it very popular among tourists. It also provides the opportunity to play several different types of water sports such as water skiing and surfing on the air etc. This beach is also safe to swim. The area around this area is filled with a variety of flora and fauna, which attracts not only ordinary tourists but also nature lovers. There are many cottages, restaurants and bars in the middle, which were created by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department

Borra cave, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Borra caves, in the Anthagiri hills of the Araku Valley, in the Eastern Ghats of India, about 90 km from the coastal city of Visakhapatnam. Are settled at a distance. Borra Caves is India’s unique natural wonders. In India, this is the largest cave of nature stalagmite and stalactite. These types of caves can be seen in different parts of the world. As such, I have seen similar caves in Texas in America, in Slovakia in Europe and in our own Meghalaya, which are quite similar to each other. These caves are believed to be hundreds of millions of years old. The roofs and floors of these caves produce natural deposits, which are called stalagmite and stalactite. Their random structures make your imaginations go astray. But sometimes when these deposits dissolve, the structure that looks like a pillar is formed. These caves are usually situated on the path of a river, due to which the water of the river flows while passing through these caves. You can see this flowing river while roaming inside the caves. Borra caves are the source of the river Gostani. This river flows through these caves to Visakhapatnam.

Katiki Waterfalls, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Katiki Falls is in Araku near Borra Caves in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh State. It is located 7 KM away from the ancient Borra caves. Gatevas, at the closest places of the caves, are jeep services that provide you with a trip to the waterfalls. This 120+ feet high spring waterfall is through a 20-30 minute trek (one way) through a lush green forest and reaching the top of the mountain from the nearest motorbill road to the top. To reach this waterfall from Araku, you have to take Borra Caves Road at Muliyaguda junction between Vizag and Araku (about 30 kilometers from Araku after Anantagiri). If you are an adventure seeker and nature lover, then this is the place for you. Apart from this, chicken made from bamboo is eaten on the way to the fall of the local tribal people.

Anantagiri Waterfalls, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Anantagiri Hills, which is 10 kilometers from Vikarabad and 80 km from Hyderabad, is actually an enchanted place for a beautiful and a short journey. The mountains are the main water sources for Osmanasagar and Himayatagar. It is considered one of the dense forests in the Telangana region. As is said in the Hindi language- “Air of Anantagiri, the claim of every disease” Climate and environment is such that you will fall in love with the place. A good and perfect place for photoshoot and one day trip. This is the best place in Hyderabad for waterfalls and bedding. If you are a photographer go to this place for bird watching.

Journey time: You should visit the place in the morning or late afternoon.

Resorts: For accommodation in Anantagiri hills, you can choose Hairta Resort on Anantagiri Hills, which has tariffs of INR1500 per day and the other option is Deccan Trails. Haritha Valley Resort operates a restaurant which serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Package: Will be updated.Trekking:

There are two trekking trails in the forests, one which starts from Anant Padmanabh Swami Temple and the other, which starts towards Kerali, about 0.5 kilometers away from the temple.

The visitor says: Some of the birds we saw include Nag Nagin, Paradise Flycatcher, Horseshoe and Owl Swarm.

Galikonda Viewpoint, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Galiconda’s view is the highest point in the district of Visakhapatnam, which gives a spectacular view of a green valley, hills, railway track and cottage. This is the second highest peak in the Eastern Ghats with an elevation of more than 4320 feet of MSL. Vera comes on your way to the Famous Borra caves from Araku valley.

From Vishakhapatnam or Vizag, there is an NH5 to 4-hour journey on the Araku Valley road, which is located at a distance of 106 km. As you travel, you will get the first glimpse of the Eastern Ghats mountain road after an hour and 45 minutes.

Tribal Musseum, Visakhapatnam tourist places

Araku Tribal Museum is a wonderful place 200 meters from Araku bus station, which explores the tribal culture of Eastern Ghats. It is one of the top tourist destinations to roam the Araku valley.The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation established this museum in 1996. The Araku Valley has boasts of 19 tribes living in the vicinity of the city. The objective of the museum is to create awareness about tribal culture and lifestyle. The Araku Tribal Museum is not a historic place but provides information about the tribes who are currently here.The Araku Tribal Museum is spread over two levels, which is made from clay and real metals to portray tribal life. The museum is designed to exhibit tribal lifestyle in motion, starting with a kitchen, which displays pot made from iron and clay. A series of 10 pictures that capture the tribal wedding ceremony at the entrance are very interesting. The paths inside the museum that connect different sections, are made from tribal paintings and clay walls adorned with artwork. The most influential section of the Tribal Museum is that which displays local tribal Peacock and Dhimsa dance.

There are many mud monuments in the museum which show their day-to-day activities. Various artifacts of tribal people are performed, including jewelery, hunting equipment and kitchen utensils. The museum is well equipped with sign boards, which provides the necessary information to help visitors. There is a stall in the museum where tribal items of tribals are sold. To encourage tribal art, the museum also has a tribal arts and crafts center where workshops and exhibitions are organized.

Time: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Entry fee: Rs. 10 and Rs. 5 for children

Coffee Musseum, Visakhapatnam tourist places

The museum has a description of the history of fragrant drinks, the Coffee Museum is located in the tribal settings of the Araku valley. This unique museum is an indoor part of an upscale coffee house that serves coffee, chocolate, sandwiches, brownies and more.This concept was developed and developed by Prakash Rao, the expatriate from the Araku valley. In 1930, they established a general catering service primarily for tourists. The uniqueness of coffee produced in the Araku valley. The Coffee Museum is located very close to the tribal museum. This campus contains a coffee souvenir store, craft store, snack bar, trampoline, cricket net with coffee exploration and processing history hall. Popular among the tribals, Dhimsa dance style can be experienced here live. It is a great place to roam out and taste fantastic coffees. Coffee raspberry chocolate must be tried here along with hot / cold coffee. The craft shop is very large and hosts a huge variety of arts and crafts items for sale. This place displays on the history of coffee, as well as shops for coffee, sandwiches and souvenirs.

Padmapuram Gardens, Visakhapatnam tourist places

The Padmapuram Garden is located in the beautiful and quiet Araku valley, which is full of many attractive places. This garden is set in the heart of the green forest, the rust of colorful flowers, the best rose garden, Trytop Huts, the toy train and the Eastern Ghats.

In order to supply vegetables to soldiers fighting in World War II, a garden was built on 26 acres of land in 1942. After the war, it was turned into a horticulture nursery cum training center, where rare species of trees, flowers and trees, tree houses and stone sculptures look very good. There are tree top huts also known as hanging cottage in the garden, which are ten feet above the ground level and can be booked by tourists. Living in a hanging hut is a thrilling experience and can experience a rare swing because the tree flows into a heavy air

Located in the middle of the Eastern Ghats, the Araku valley is located approximately twelve km from Visakhapatnam (Vizag), where you will be fascinated by the beauty of the valley, which is rich in forests and waterfalls, tunnels and bridges.

How To Reach Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam By Air :

Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ), Visakhapatnam is major airport in Visakhapatnam and is well linked with other major Indian cities. Private Taxi  are available from Airport to reach hotels or desire locations.

Visakhapatnam  By Train :

Visakhapatnam Railway Station (VSKP) is located centerally and it is with other railheads lies on the Chennai to Delhi main route

Visakhapatnam By Bus :

There are a lot of AC as well as Non-AC direct buses from other cities like Chennai (829 km), Hyderabad (620 km) and Vijayawada (355 km). It takes roughly 10 hours or overnight journey. So you can hop in one of them at night and reach Visakhapatnam in the morning.

Where to stay in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Railway Station is located centrally in Visakhapatnam. You can easily get good hotels and it akes for great travel pad for the traveler who is looking to explore Visakhapatnam in a budget. It cost under 1000-2000/-Per Night depends on Pick and off seasons.

Best Time To Visit Visakhapatnam

Vishakhapatnam is quite unbearable in summers because of its hot climatic conditions. The best time to plan a vacation to Visakhapatnam is during winter months from November till March.

Visakhapatnam travel guide

Book your hotel near Visakhapatnam Railway is the best place to roam Visakhapatnam. From theire you can book Taxi also.

Ask you Hotel owner if they arrange Car, because many hotels having their own travel facility else You can hire the independent cabs near the road or you can book one tourist van from the tour agency’s offices that line up the Road of Visakhapatnam.

Visakhapatnam Itinerary Places to visit for 3 days

Visakhapatnam tourist places day 1

• Dolphin Nose
• Gangavaram beach
• Yarada beach

Visakhapatnam tourist places day 2

• Ramakrishna Beach
• Submarine Museum
• VUDA Park Light House
• Kailashgiri Hill
• Simhachalam
• Rushikonda Beach

Visakhapatnam-Arakku Valley Tour

Arakku Valley tourist places Day 3 and Day4

Arkku valley tourist places day 3 : Head towards Araku Valley via Train, Book the reserve ticket and reach early morning to the station. Book Hotel near – Arakku Railway Station and book full day car for sightseeing. Below some more famous places in Araku valley.

• Padmapuram Gardens
• Tribal Museum
• Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations
• Galikonda View Point
• Borra Caves
• Katiki Waterfalls

Arakku Valley tourist places Day 4

• Galikonda Viewpoint
• Ananthagiri Coffee Plantations
• Tribal Musseum
• Padmapuram Gardens

Visakhapatnam Travel Cost for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. (Calculation for 3 day)

• Food-3 Days                                     : 3000/-
• Travel cost                                        : 1000/-
• Hotel-2 Days                                    : 4000/-
• Other Activity                                  : 500/-

Total cost around 3000-5000/-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.

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