Visakhapatnam. Goa of the East Coast

Visakhapatnam is famous as the steel city of the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the coastal city with a humid climate through out the year, sea breeze keeps the evening cooler in hot summers too, receives a moderate to high rainfall every year. The city is full of natural beauty, the Dolphin Nose provides a cove and is regarded as a natural harbour. Beaches are the primary attractions in the city. Beach road (RK Beach) is well maintained and is a good place spend a refreshing mornings or peaceful evenings. The city has good weekend getaways that are nature friendly and refreshing.

Within City: Quick refreshment

Yarada Beach: Yarada, Visakapatnam,A.P, Timing: 24 hours, Time Required: 2–3 hrs, Entry Fee: No entry fee. INR 30 is charged for entering the Arigold property and accessing the shops as well as restaurants present there.

Dolphin’s Nose Hill: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530014, India, Timings: All days of the Week, 3:00pm- 5:00pm, Entry Fee: 10 Rs/- per person for Indians, 25 Rs/- per person for Foreigners, 3 Rs/- per person for Children (3–11 years), 20 Rs/- for Still Camera, 25 Rs/- for Video Camera.

Rushikonda Beach: Beach Rd, Rushikonda, Bheemili, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530045, India, Timings: Open 24 Hours, All days a week, No Entry Fee.

Rama Krishna Mission Beach: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003, India, Timings: 5:00am — 12:00am, All days a week, No Entry Fee, 50 Rs/- for Boat Ride.

INS KurkureSubmarine Museum: Address:R. K. Beach Road, Kirlampudi Layout, ChinnaWaltair, Paanduranga Puram, Visakhapatnam, AP 530017, Since:1969, Price: Entry Fees:Adult — ₹40, Children — ₹20, Camera — ₹50, Video Camera — ₹200.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

Ins Kurusu Submarine Museum: Address:R. K. Beach Road, Kirlampudi Layout, ChinnaWaltair, Paanduranga Puram, Visakhapatnam, AP 530017, Since:1969, Price: Entry Fees:Adult — ₹40, Children — ₹20, Camera — ₹50, Video Camera — ₹200.

Visakha Museum: Address:Opposite Palm Beach Hotel, Beach Road, Dutch Layout, ChinnaWaltair, PeddaWaltair, Visakhapatnam, AP 530017, Timings:Mon — Thu :11:00 am — 7:00 pm, Sat & Sun — 12:00 pm — 8:00 pm, Fri Closed.

Eastern Art Museum: Address:10–1–9 Akruti, Waltair Uplands Road, Visakhapatnam, AP 530003, Timings:Mon — Sat: 10:00 am — 9:00 pm, Sun- 3:30 pm — 9:00 pm.

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

MGM Selvee Water World Visakhapatnam: Timings: 1pm to 7.pm, Mega fun Ticket:Entry + Free Rides + Entry to Water Park, Adult: Rs.125/-, Child: Rs.80/-, Regular Ticket:Entry + Free Rides, Adult: Rs.110/-, Child: Rs.65/-.

Vuda City Central Park: Entry Ticket:20 per person for Adults/Children from 9 am to 2 pm, 60 per person for Adults/Children from 2 pm to 8:30 pm (Includes ticket for Musical Fountain Show), 50 for Cycle Rides (for one hour).

National parks: Wild Splendour

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park: Near Dairy Farm, Yendada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530040, Timings: Tue — Sunday: 9:00am — 5:00pm, Monday Closed, Entry Fee: 20 Rs/- per person for Adults, 10 Rs/- per person for Children ( 3–12 years), 20 Rs/- for Still Camera, 100 Rs/- for Video Camera, 200 Rs/- for Car (with 5 Occupants), 30 Rs/- for Battery Car (Adult), 10 Rs/- for Battery Car (Child).

Tenneti Park: Opp. Kailashagiri Hills, Jadugupalem, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530001, Timings: Mon-Sun: 6:00am-9:00pm, No Entry Fee.

VMRDA City Central Park: RTC Complex Rd, Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530004, Timings: Mon-Sun: 9:00am-8:30pm, Musical Fountain Timings:Monday to Friday: 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm & 8:30 pm, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 6:15 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:45 pm & 8:30 pm, Entry Fee: 20 Rs/- per person for Adults/Children from 9 am to 2 pm, 60 Rs/- per person for Adults/Children from 2 pm to 8:30 pm (Includes ticket for Musical Fountain Show), 50 Rs/- for Cycle Rides (for one hour).

Kambalakonda Eco Park: NH 16, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531173, Timings: Mon- Sun: 9:00am — 4:30pm, Entry Fee: 10 Rs/- per person for Adults, 5 Rs/- per person for Children, 200 Rs/- for Vehicles entry into the Sanctuary (includes entry fee for 5 members), 250 Rs/- for Cottage, 15 Rs/- per person for Trekking, 150 Rs/- for a group of 10 members for Trekking.

Biodiversity Park -Botanical Garden: East Point Colony, PeddaWaltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530017.

Beaches: Refreshing Wild Waters:

Bheemili Beach: Beach Rd, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 531163, India, Timing: Open 24 hours, All days a week, No Entry Fee.

Yarada Beach: Yarada, Visakapatnam,A.P, Timing: 24 hours, Time Required : 2–3 hrs, Entry Fee : No entry fee. INR 30 is charged for entering the Arigold property and accessing the shops as well as restaurants present there.

Lawson’s Lay Beach: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530005, India, Timings: Open 24 Hours, All days a week, No Entry Fee.

Rushikonda Beach: Beach Rd, Rushikonda, Bheemili, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530045, India, Timings: Open 24 Hours, All days a week, No Entry Fee.

Rama krishna Mission Beach: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003, India, Timings: 5:00am — 12:00am, All days a week, No Entry Fee, 50 Rs/- for Boat Ride.

Waterfalls: Feel the flow of the nature

Katiki Waterfalls: Things to Do:Trekking,Swimming, Entry Fee: Free, Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00PM, Best Time to Visit: Monsoon and winter.

Tatiguda Waterfalls: Things to Do:Trekking,Swimming,Bird-Watching, Entry Fee: Free, Timings: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Best Time to Visit: any time of the year.

Devarapalli Waterfalls: Things to Do:Rock Climbing,Tacking Pictures, Entry Fee: Free, Timings: 6.00 AM to 7.00 PM, Best Time to Visit: October to March.

Chaparai Waterfalls: Things to Do:Trekking,Taking Pictures, Entry Fee: Rs 10, Timings: Anytime during the day, Best Time to Visit: Winter and Monsoon.

Tadimada Waterfalls: Things to Do:Trekking,Hiking,Photography, Entry Fee: No Charge, Timings: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM, Best Time to Visit: Monsoon.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

VMRDA INS Kursura Submarine: R. K. Beach Road, Kirlampudi Layout, ChinnaWaltair, Paanduranga Puram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530017, India, Timings: Tue- Sat: 2:00pm-8:30pm, Sunday: 10:00 am — 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm –8:30 pm, Monday Holiday, 40 RS/- per person for Adults, 20 RS/- per person for Children (Below 12 years), 50 RS/- for Still Camera, 200 RS/- for Video Camera, 10 RS/- per person for Children in Group (Group above 20 nos.).

Dolphin’s Nose light house: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530014, India, Timings: All days of the Week, 3:00pm- 5:00pm, Entry Fee: 10 Rs/- per person for Indians, 25 Rs/- per person for Foreigners, 3 Rs/- per person for Children (3–11 years), 20 Rs/- for Still Camera, 25 Rs/- for Video Camera.

Dutch Devils Mansion:Bheemili, Andhra Pradesh 531163.

Bojjanna Konda: Rebaka, Andhra Pradesh 531032, Timings: 9:00am — 6:00pm, All days a week, No Entry Fee

Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: NH 16, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531173, Timings: Mon- Sun: 9:00am — 4:30pm, Entry Fee: 10 Rs/- per person for Adults, 5 Rs/- per person for Children, 200 Rs/- for Vehicles entry into the Sanctuary (includes entry fee for 5 members), 250 Rs/- for Cottage, 15 Rs/- per person for Trekking, 150 Rs/- for a group of 10 members for Trekking.

Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary: Kondakarla, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 531033, India, Timings: 9:00am- 5:00pm, All days a week, Entry Fee: 20 Rs/- per person, 50Rs/- — 100Rs/- per person for Boat Ride.

Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Ananthagiri: Distance from Vishakhapatnam: 82 km, Key attractions: Galikonda View Point, Tatiguda Waterfall, and Katika Waterfall, Places to stay: Haritha Resort, Hill and Valley Adventure Resort and Prince Deluxe Lodge, Ideal Duration: 1 Nights/2 Days.

Lambasingi: Distance from Vishakhapatnam: 101 km, Key attractions: Yerravaram waterfalls and JInasaa Sunrise viewpoint, Places to stay: THE SBS Inn, Lodge Voda Residency and Hari Priya Garden Resort, Things to Do: Sightseeing, Trekking, Camping, Ideal Duration: 1 Nights/2 Days.

Araku Valley: Distance from Vishakhapatnam: 114 km, Key attractions: Bora Caves, Tribal Museum, Coffee Museum, and Padmapuram Garden, Places to stay: Mountain View Resort, Mayuri APTDC Resort, and Krishna Tara Comfort, Things to Do: Hiking, Camping & Bird Watching, Excavation of The Past, Ideal Duration: 1 Day.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

Yarada Beach: Panoramic Views: Yarada, Visakapatnam,A.P, Timing: 24 hours, Time Required : 2–3 hrs, Entry Fee : No entry fee. INR 30 is charged for entering the Arigold property and accessing the shops as well as restaurants present there.

Katiki Waterfalls: Picturesque Waterfall: Things to Do:Trekking,Swimming, Entry Fee: Free, Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00PM, Best Time to Visit: Monsoon and winter.

Kailasagiri: Spectacular Views: Hill Top Road, Kailasagiri, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530043, India, Timings: 6:00am — 7:30pm, All days a Week, Entry Fee: 5Rs/- forPedestrians, 20Rs/- for 2 wheelers, 50Rs/- for 4 wheelers, 100Rs/- for 4 wheelers big, 150Rs/- for Mini bus, 300Rs/- for Tourist bus, 90Rs/- for Rope way(round trip), 150Rs/- for Toy train.

Borra Caves: Largest Caves in The Country: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 531149, India, Timings: 10:00am-5:00pm, All days a week, Entry Fees: 60Rs/- per person for Adults, 45Rs/- per person for Children, 25Rs/- for Phone Camera, 100Rs/- for Digital / Still Camera, 100Rs/-for Video Camera.

Submarine Museum: Exciting Encounters: Address:R. K. Beach Road, Kirlampudi Layout, ChinnaWaltair, Paanduranga Puram, Visakhapatnam, AP 530017, Since:1969, Price: Entry Fees:Adult — ₹40, Children — ₹20, Camera — ₹50, Video Camera — ₹200.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Devasthanam: Simhachalam Rd, Simhachalam, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530028, Timings: 04:00 AM to 04:10 AM: Melkolupu(Naadaswaravadyamu), 04:10 AM to 04:30 AM: SuprabhathaPatanamu, 04:30 AM to 04:45 AM: SuprabhathaDarshanamulu, 04:45 AM to 05:00 AM: AntharalayaSammarjanamu, 05:00 AM to 06:30 AM: Prathararadhanamu, 05:30 AM to 09:30 AM: Veda ItihasaPuranamulaParayanamu, 05:30 AM to 06:30 AM: Aaradhana Ticket Darshanamu, 06:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Sarvadarshanamulu, From 9:30 AM: Sri Swamy Vari Nithya Kalyanam, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: Mahanivedanamu (Rajabhogamu) Darshanams Break, 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM: Sarvadarshanamulu, 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM: MadhyanaViramamu (PavalimpuSeva) Darshanams Break, 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM: Sarvadarshanamulu, 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Veda Parayanamu, 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM: RatriAaradhanamu, 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM: Aaradhana Ticket Darshanamu, 08:30 PM to 09:00 PM: Sarvadarshanamulu, After 09:00 PM: EekantaSeva, KavaataBandhanamu.

Ross Hill Church: Port Area, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530001, India, Timings: 9:00am-6:00pm, All Days a Week, No entry Fee.

Devi Nilayam Lakshmi Ganapathi Temple: Plot No 175, Alluri Sitarama Raju Marg, Vishalakshi Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530043.

Baba IshaqMadina Mosque Vizag: Port Area, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530001 India, Timings: 9:00am-8:00pm, All days a week, No Entry Fee.

Sri SriSriPydimamba Temple: Paravada Road, Paravada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531021, Timings: 6.00 am to 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm to 8.00 pm.Free prasadam and Nitya Anna Prasadam are distribution on all days.At Maladharana festival days, free accommodation and free prasadam are also provides to the devotees, Prasadam Sold:Laddu 80 grms: Rs. 10.00, Pulihora 150 grms: Rs. 5.00.

Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.

Scuba diving, Kayaking, Para Gliding, Para Sailing, Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Paint Ball, Zip Line, Camping, Goat walks, Archery, Valley Crossing, Burma Bridge, River Boating, Slackline.

Nearby: Short time retreats

Katiki Waterfalls: Things to Do:Trekking,Swimming, Entry Fee: Free, Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:00PM, Best Time to Visit: Monsoon and winter.

Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: NH 16, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 531173, Timings: Mon- Sun: 9:00am — 4:30pm, Entry Fee: 10 Rs/- per person for Adults, 5 Rs/- per person for Children, 200 Rs/- for Vehicles entry into the Sanctuary (includes entry fee for 5 members), 250 Rs/- for Cottage, 15 Rs/- per person for Trekking, 150 Rs/- for a group of 10 members for Trekking.

Borra Caves: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 531149, India, Timings: 10:00am-5:00pm, All days a week, Entry Fees: 60Rs/- per person for Adults, 45Rs/- per person for Children, 25Rs/- for Phone Camera, 100Rs/- for Digital / Still Camera, 100Rs/-for Video Camera.

Araku Valley: Distance from Vishakhapatnam: 114 km, Key attractions: Bora Caves, Tribal Museum, Coffee Museum, and Padmapuram Garden, Places to stay: Mountain View Resort, Mayuri APTDC Resort, and Krishna Tara Comfort, Things to Do: Hiking, Camping & Bird Watching, Excavation of The Past, Ideal Duration: 1 Day.

Submarine Museum: Exciting Encounters: Address:R. K. Beach Road, Kirlampudi Layout, ChinnaWaltair, Paanduranga Puram, Visakhapatnam, AP 530017, Since:1969, Price: Entry Fees:Adult — ₹40, Children — ₹20, Camera — ₹50, Video Camera — ₹200.

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