Dolphin Hill or Nose, Visakhapatnam
| Location | Gangavaram, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee / Ticket Price | No Entry Fee |
| Opening & Closing Time | There are no Dolphin Hill timings, this place is open all around in year. |
| Opening & Closing Days | Dolphin Hill is alway open for visitors, anyone anytime visit. |
| Place Type | Beaches, Nature Sites and Parks |
| Place visit with | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | May, June, July, August |
| Official Website | https://cpreecenvis.nic.in/Database/DolphinHill_2730.aspx 🔗 |
| Nearest Metro Station |
About Dolphin Hill or Nose
Dolphin's Nose is a hill also known as Black Morse Hill between Yerda and Gangavaram harbor in Visakhapatnam. The tourist place is named Dolphin's Nose because it looks like a dolphin's nose. The destination has a lighthouse that offers breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal, ports, beaches and the city of Vizag. Before independence, the British Army used it as a military camp. British and French forces fought the Battle of Vizagapatam near this hill in 1804. There is a Hindu temple, a church and a mosque on the nearby hill.
Interesting facts about Dolphin Hill or Nose
- Dolphin Nose Light House is one of the major tourist attractions of Vizag.
- The Dolphin Nose Lighthouse area is under the Navy so you may need to show a hard copy ID card to enter.
- The natural beauty of the hill and the lush greenery make it an ideal picnic spot as well as a great spot for photography.
- Situated at an altitude of 358 meters above sea level, Dolphin's Nose boasts of a wonderful location with a calm and airy environment.
- In this area there is Sagar Mata Temple and 700 years old Ishaq Medina Dargah.
How to reach Dolphin Hill or Nose
By Air:- The nearest airport to Dolphin's Nose is Visakhapatnam International Airport which is 8.8 km away. From here you can easily go by booking a cab.
By Train:- The distance between Dolphin's Nose and Visakhapatnam Railway Station is 16.6 km.
By Road:- The easiest way to reach Dolphin's Nose is by road, you can reach the Dolphin's Nose by auto, rickshaw or bus.
Nearby famous places
- Yarada Beach 6.7 km away
- Rishikonda Beach 7.7 km away
- Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple 12.9 km away
- INS Kurusura Submarine Museum 14.6 km away
- TU 142 Air Craft Museum 14.6 km away
- Rama Krishna Beach 14.8 km away
- Get Set Go Travels 12.2 km away
- VUDA Park 7.7 km away
- Mohini Cinema Hall 70MM 2.6 km away
- Gangavaram Beach 4.6 km away
- Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple 10.6 km away
- Bheemunipatnam Beach 10.5 km away
Frequently asked questions about Dolphin Hill or Nose:
𝒜. It is located at Gangavaram, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Dolphin Hill or Nose: Dolphin Hill or Nose open from 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Dolphin Hill or Nose during May, June, July, August months for best experience.
Explore other attractions within 10km from Dolphin Hill or Nose:
📅 Last update: 2024-07-17 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
Meet Sandhya, exploring India with curiosity and wonder. She shares info and tips in simple language, inviting you to join the journey. She is graduated in tourism and writes about the places of India.