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Visakhapatnam Travel Guide

Visakhapatnam - The City of Destiny and The Jewel of the East Coast.

Popularly known as Vizag, it is one of the oldest and the largest port cities in the country. Situated in the heart of Andhra Pradesh it is the epicenter of commercial and tourist activity. It is a perfect holiday destination offering endless options to break away from the monotony and rejuvenate. With its pristine beaches, lush green hills dotted with waterfalls, clear waters of Bay of Bengal, archeological sites, it is a one-stop destination to satiate the wanderlust of a traveler. Famed for its savory seafood, and traditional Andhra South Indian cuisine it has a lot to pamper the taste buds of the visitors. The visit to the place remains incomplete without the purchase of Kalamkari paintings, Ikat sarees and wooden toys.

Quick Links: Araku Valley Borra Caves Dolphin Hill or Nose Indira Gandhi Zoological Park INS Kursura Submarine Museum Kailasagiri Katiki Falls Ramakrishna Beach Rushikonda Beach Simhachalam Temple Yarada Beach

Nature Sites and Parks

Araku Valley – Visakhapatnam

Araku Valley is a famous hill station located in Visakhapatnam district. This valley is surrounded by the mountains of Raktakonda, Chitamogondi, Galik…

Entry Fee	Araku Valley open for 24 hours, No entry fee. \| Adult (per person) - ₹60/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹45/-, Still camera- ₹100/-, Video- ₹150/-
Timings	The Araku Valley opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Best For	Married Couples, Unmarried Couples

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Nature Sites and Parks

Borra Caves – Visakhapatnam

Borra Caves are located in the Ananthagiri hills of Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district. The caves were discovered by William King George of the Ge…

Entry Fee	Borra Caves open from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm, Entry fee for adult Rs 60 and child Rs 45. \| Adult (per person) - ₹60/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹45/-, Still camera- ₹100/-, Video- ₹150/-
Timings	The Borra Caves opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Best For	Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings

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Sightseeing

Dolphin Hill or Nose – Visakhapatnam

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 Nos…

Entry Fee	Dolphin Hill or Nose open from 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm, No entry fee. \| No Entry Fee
Timings	The Dolphin Hill or Nose opening and closing timing is 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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Nature Sites and Parks

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park – Visakhapatnam

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park situated in the lap of Kambalakonda Forest Reserve is home to many species of flora and fauna. The Zoological Park was n…

Entry Fee	Indira Gandhi Zoological Park open from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm, Entry fee for adult Rs 20 and child Rs 10. \| Adult (per person) - ₹70/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹30/-, Still camera- ₹50/-, Video- ₹200/-
Timings	The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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Museum and Gallery

INS Kursura Submarine Museum – Visakhapatnam

INS Kurusur Submarine Museum, Visakhapatnam is located on the beach of Rama Krishna, which was built by the Russians in the year 1969. The museum depi…

Entry Fee	Open from 02:00 pm to 08:30 pm, on sunday 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, 02:00 pm to 08:30 pm (Monday close), Entry fee for adult Rs 40 and child Rs 20. \| Adult - ₹70/-, Child - ₹40/-, School Child in groups - ₹20/-, For Camera - ₹50/-, For Video Camera - ₹200/-
Timings	The INS Kursura Submarine Museum opening and closing timing is 02:00 PM – 09:00 PM
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Nature Sites and Parks

Kailasagiri – Visakhapatnam

Situated on top of a hill in Visakhapatnam, Kailasagiri Park offers a panoramic view. Kailasagiri Park got its name from the 40 feet tall statue of Sh…

Entry Fee	Kailasagiri open from 06:00 am to 07:30 pm, No entry fee. \| No Entry Fee
Timings	Kailasagiri opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
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Sightseeing

Katiki Falls – Visakhapatnam

Katiki Falls is located in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Katiki Falls got its name from a nearby village called Katiki. The waterfall is a…

Entry Fee	Katiki Falls open from 06:00 am to 07:30 pm, No entry fee. \| No Entry Fee
Timings	The Katiki Falls opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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Sightseeing

Ramakrishna Beach – Visakhapatnam

Ramakrishna Beach, more popularly known as RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, is located in the heart of the city's beach. The beach gets its name from the Ra…

Entry Fee	Rama Krishna Mission Beach open from 05:00 am to 12:00 am, No entry fee. \| No Entry Fee
Timings	There are no Ramakrishna Beach timings, this place is open all around in year.
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Sightseeing

Rushikonda Beach – Visakhapatnam

Rishikonda Beach, also known as Rushikonda Beach, is a stunning beach located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in Visakhapatnam in the Indian state …

Entry Fee	The Rushikonda Beach open for 24 hours, No entry fee. \| No Entry Fee
Timings	There are no Yarada Beach timings, this place is open all around in year.
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Religious Place

Simhachalam Temple – Visakhapatnam

Simhachalam Temple A famous temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha and exuding mystical vibrancy, it is the second largest temple in Andhra Pradesh and an…

Entry Fee	Simhachalam Temple open from 07:00 am to 04:00 pm, 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm, No Entry fee. Spaical Darsan charges Rs 100. \| No Entry Fee, but special darshan tickets are available for ₹100.
Timings	The Simhachalam Temple opening and closing timing is 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Sightseeing

Yarada Beach – Visakhapatnam

Yarda Beach is located at a distance of 15 kms from Visakhapatnam. The beach offers a spectacular view as it is surrounded by lush green hills on thre…

Entry Fee	Yarada Beach open for 24 hours, No entry fee. \| No Entry Fee
Timings	There are no Yarada Beach timings, this place is open all around in year.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Visakhapatnam

The best time to visit Visakhapatnam is The best time to visit India is October to March, offering pleasant weather for exploring iconic destinations and enjoying outdoor activities..

Visakhapatnam is famous for Visakhapatnam is a major tourist destination and is particularly known for its beaches. It has been nicknamed the "City of Destiny" and the "Jewel of the East Coast"..

The nearest airport to Visakhapatnam is Visakhapatnam Airport is a custom airport. It also operates as a civil enclave on an Indian Navy air base named INS Dega. It lies between the city localities of NAD Cross Road and Gajuwaka..

The main railway station in Visakhapatnam is Kothavalasa railway station, Pendurti railway station, Simhachalam North railway station, Gopalapatnam, Naval Dockyard, Essar Steel, Kottapalem, Coromandel International.

The main bus terminal in Visakhapatnam is Dwaraka Bus Station Complex, APSRTC Bus Depot, Simhachalam Bus Station, Maddilapalem Bus Stop, Visakhapatnam Bus Stand, Simhachalam Bus Stop, Gajuwaka Bus Depot.