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Rama Krishna Beach: The Rama Krishna Beach, or


RK Beach as it is commonly called, is one of the best
tourist spot in Vizag. The beaches of Vizag enthrall the tourists and the clean beaches attract tourists in great
numbers. Swimming, sun bathing, playing the beach volleyball or simply sitting under the cool shade of a tree
and reading a book are the favorite pastime of many. R.K.Beach is a great picnic spot to spend time with your
loved ones. Rama Krishna beach is a favorite beach resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam. Both the
Ramakrishna beach presents a picturesque and beautiful scenic beauty. It is Vizag's favorite evening sojourn. An
aquarium, the Kali temple, Visakha Museum, Roadside restaurants offering seafood is the other attractions at
this beautiful beach.
Visit the RK Beach photo gallery as viewed from Kailasagiri hill top

Bhadrachalam
Bhimavaram
Borra Caves
Darshan at
Tirumala
Draksharama

Hyderabad
Kailasagiri Hill
park
Kakinada
Palakollu
Kshirarama
Pancharama
Darshan
Rajahmundry
Reaching
Tirumala
Ryali
Samalkot
Kumararama
Sankaram at
Bojjanna Konda
Simhachalam
Simhachalam
Trekking
Thalupulamma
Talli Lova
Thotlakonda
Tirupati
Visakhapatnam
PHOTO GALLERY

Picture Gallery

Kailasagiri is the number one picnic spot in Vizag. Lot entertainment and well maintained places available at
this hill top. Cable car and Toy train facility available for kids. The vast view of Bay of Bengal from viewers'
gallery is a pleasing experience. In one of the parks sculptures are carved and installed for additional attraction.
Visit our Kailasagiri photo gallery

Araku Valley

Godavari River
Launch Journey

Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as it was often called, is the true spot where one can find the beauty of Andhra. Lapped
by the Bay of Bengal, on the eastern part of Andhra Pradesh lies the beach city, Vishakapatnam. It is the best
tourism destination in Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam has beautiful hill ranges caves,valleys,temples and also
from lakes to cool beaches and many more.
The district has many tourism spots that will definitely be exciting, enriching and refreshing experience.It is one
of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Visakhapatnam is a city of cultural & religious diversity.It has many tourism
spots that represent the Culture and Heritage of the true India.No one should miss to see the Cultural
constructions built during the age of kings who ruled this region.

Araku Train

Dumbriguda
Chaaparai

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Rishikonda
8 km from Vizag - is ideal for swimmers, water skiers, and wind surfers. It is a
Around Vizag
golden, un spoilt beach, washed by the sun-warmed sea .Tourists can enjoy a
holiday in picturesque settings. There is a PUNAMI Resort and restaurant of Annavaram Temple 100 KM
APTDC- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation at the top of a hill near this beach. Booking can be done from the office of Araku Valley 120 KM
Borra Caves 92 KM
APTDC. On the way to Rishikonda one can see many resorts and hotels by the side of the sea.
Kailas Giri Park 5 KM
Simhachalam Temple 10 KM
Simhachalam Temple
Thotlakonda 16 KM
Simhachalam temple is located within the city limit but at a corner of
Kambalakonda Eco Tourism
Visakhapatnam. It is one hour drive from city centers of Vizag. Temple is
Park
located at the top of a hill and wide road is there for driving up to the temple.
Bus service is available from foot of the hill to the temple premises. There is a
separate route for Trekking to Simhachalam temple from Madhava Dhara side.
More Details on Simhachalam temple.
Visit photo gallery of Simhachalam temple

Bheemunipatnam:
About 25-km from Vishakhapatnam is beautiful beach of Bheemunipatnam popular as 'Bheemli' .This beach is
located at the mouth of the river Gosthani.The beach is very safe for swimmers. It is also the site of the ruins of
the east coast's oldest Dutch settlement (17th century). The drive from Visakhapatnam to Bheemli is
exhilarating. The cemetery situated in the west of the town speaks of the Dutch who gave their lives here. The
unique feature of the cemetery is the depiction of the cause of the death on the grave enlivens the past.
Visit the picture gallery of Bheemunipatnam

Sheikh
Saleem
Chistis Tomb at
Fatehpur Sikri

VUDA Park
VUDA Park, also called Taraka Rama Park was named after former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N T
Rama Rao. The Park is developed by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) near the Rama
Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam. VUDA Park is one of the most attractive spots in Visakhapatnam. Musical
Fountain, Boating, Skating Ring, Horse and Camel Riding. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing
musical fountain. It is the ideal place for all to spend evenings and leisure times on seashore with eye catching
and eco-rich surroundings. With a green playfield, artificial caves, beautiful long lawns, flower gardens, and a
children's park, boating and swimming facilities makes this park a good place to spend time.The Entrance Plaza
extends makes the visitors to have memorable moments of joy. Every day thousands of people visit the VUDA
Park. It is another landmark in the tourism chapters of Visakhapatnam. The first of its kind in the whole south Asia.

Ross island view


from entry side in
The Submarine Museum - Kurusura being set up at the Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam has a specialty which is Andaman

the first one of its kind in this subcontinent. INS Kusura is a Russian built submarine. It was built
began its journey on Feb 20, 1970 via the Baltic Sea and reached Visakhapatnam on the 11th of
INS Kusura was being used by the Indian Defence. The Navy developed it as a War-Memorial
Rs.5.5 Crores. The length of Submarine is 91.3 Mtrs. while the breadth is 8.00 mtrs. This is the
and second in the world. The Museum opens for public from 9 am to 9 pm. Chief Minister Sri
inaugurated the Museum

Simhachalam 2
Vizag Beach
Road
More Info

Yarada beach
Vizag
Ariport 1.5KM

Gaganachukki and
Barachukki falls in
Shivanasamudram
near Mysore

Taj Mahal

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park: The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located
in Vishakhapatnam amidst the scenic eastern ghats of India.It is situated in the
scenic eastern ghats with its natural settings. The zoo is flanked by hills on
either side and attracts many visitors from all over the country and is the
premier visiting spot for Visakha citizens. The zoological park can be compared
with some of the best zoos in the world, though it is still in the process of
development. It has different sections for primates, carnivores, lesser
carnivores, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and birds.

INS Kurusura Submarine.

Simhachalam

India's
highest
railway sation at
Ghum
in
Darjeeling Railway

on Dec 18th 1969 and


May, 1970. Since then
with a project cost of
first of its kind in Asia
N Chandrababu Naidu

Dolphin's Nose:
A strange but popular tourist attraction, Dolphin's Nose is a huge rocky headland 174 meters high and 358 meters above
the sea level, jutting out into the sea, resembling the shape of dolphin. The rock juts out into the sea, forming a
headland on which is the lighthouse. The nation's powerful beam of the lighthouse directs ships 65 KMs away.
Yarada Beach:
One of the finest and safest beach available in India. This is nearer to the Dolphin nose. Sunrise view in this beach is un
forgettable. APTDC resorts are also available (confirm before booking) but people hardly stay there. A must see place for all travellers in Vizag. Phone number of Yarada
Resort 0891- 3205124
Visit our Yarada beach photo gallery

Khandagiri
Udayagiri caves

Buddhist Heritage places in and around Vizag


There are several Buddhist complexes in around Vizag. The well known are, Bojjana Konda, situated nearer to Anakapalle nearly 45 Kms from Vizag. Thotla Konda and
Bhavi Konda are nearer to Rishikonda beach of Visakhapatnam. These places have the ruins of the then used items by Buddhists.
Erra matti Dibbalu (Red sand Hills)
This place is famous because of the importance it has got as a shooting place for movie makers. The hills are with red soils and nearer to the Bay of Bengal. A further
journey from Rishikonda beach towards Bheemunipatnam takes you to this scenic place. It has got thick forest inside but take care of yourself as nobody dares to enter
inside this place.

Andaman
Havelock

Island

Visakhapatnam is well connected with major Indian cities and state capital Hyderbad by Air, Railway and road. Indian Airlines operates daily flights to Vizag from Delhi,
Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai.
One of the oldest Andhra University is located at Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is the India's first shore based integrated steel plant located towards south of the city. This steel plant is at present expanding from 3 MT
capacity to 6 MT.
Other industries of Vizag includes HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) refinery, Bharat Heavy Plate & vessels Ltd.(www.bhpvl.com) , NTPC and some other
public and private industries.
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Borra Caves

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saikumarponugupati
it\'s a nicecity ,every human being wants to live in this city

23-08-2008

CHIRANJIV
HOW MANY DAYS VISIT VIZG

02-09-2008

vinaykaushik
02-09-2008
I am an indian and an citizen of vizag. I right now am at a school in australia for an
exchange and am seeing my city website. I am proud of my city and its resources. i feel
happy to see my cty website. Keep sending me something or the other about my city.I
like surfing on it.
Madan
11-09-2008
The best place in India is Andhra Pradesh because of the unity of the people in the State
Kiran Babu
Any of beautiful girl

18-09-2008

Venkat Rao
Beauty city and peace of mind in vizag totaly vizag super..

24-09-2008

kranti kumar
VIZAG ROCKS....I m proud to be Vizagite...

28-09-2008

kavali murthy
my self born in VIZAG,is the best place in india.i will proud of my city.

20-10-2008

kiron anand
22-10-2008
dear reader,
could anyone tell me where exactly is the rocky cliffy beach where the song kaisa hai yeh
bandhan shot in vizagfrom the film ek duje ke liye.
Raju
22-10-2008
Gangavaram Beach. Now the new Gangavaram port is coming up here. The stone and
that temple at the top of the hill is still there.
Mahendra
Dear readers,

29-10-2008

Please guide me about the pilgrim place named PITHAPUR or PITHAPURAM near Vizag or
Visakhapattam. I want to visit there with my GURUJI.
Raju Naik
30-10-2008
Hello Mr.Mahendra, Pithapuram is very nearer to Visakhapatnam, just 2 hrs journey from
Visakhapatnam. You can travel towards Rajahmundry by train or road. Pithapuram comes
just before Samalkot. You can visit Kukkuteshwara Swamy temple which is quite old. You
can also see Datha Peetha here. Don\'t forget to visit Samalkot which is very nearby
where you can see one of the Pancharama temple (Kumara rama). This temple is also
very famous.
Mahendra
Thanks Raju. I will definately visit, the places which you have suggested.

31-10-2008

regards
subbu
18-11-2008
Vizag is really coming up very well,I think the City would surpass all other cities, there is
lot of development in and around vizag
Sanjoy
19-11-2008
I am residing in Sikkim. Could any one pl tell me the most convinent route to visit Vijag
by train with schedule.
Srinivas
22-11-2008
For you the nearest station is New Jalpaiguri (NJP). Many trains running through NJP
towards south India pass through Vizag. It takes around 25 hours from NJP to VIZAG.
Direct trains are there however you can break at Howrah ( Kolkata ) or change train if
you want to spend some time at Kolkata.
Maddy
02-12-2008
Vizag is one of the fast developing cities in India, and me hailing from Vizag feels great.
All you people in Vizag Rock..........
Cheers to All Vizagers out there.....
Nikhil

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hey guys..wats in store for new yr in vizag.. i mean any beach parties or other hangouts
for the youth..??
chandrasekhar
19-12-2008
very nice to see vizag. It is lovely place in AP.
nagesh
vizag is one of the most beautiful city in the world.

20-12-2008

D Puri
Dear All,

23-12-2008

Can u pls tell me the place to stay in Vizag & the place of visit with the total cost approx.
Raghavendra
13-01-2009
From the daily busy schedule and spending a routine life at Hyderabad I got bored .. so
friends please suggest me whats the expected cost for a weeks trip to Vizag (regarding
the cost per head Ticket, Hotel rent per day, Food, traveling expenses at Vizag..and other
information if any I missed too in this record)..
go2india.in
14-01-2009
It all depends on you, how much you want to spend.
Bus or train ticket will cost 300 - 600
Accomodation is available from Rs 100 to Rs 3000 +, Travel by RTC bus will cost you Rs
50 or taxi will cost 600 to 1000. Food is upto you. Vizag is like any other city of India.
Ramarao
This is beautiful city and cool.

19-01-2009

gouriprasadmp
23-01-2009
must place to visit,it is place for honeymoon coulpe,families,kids,granies etc it is place for
everyone so, once so come visit this place and have some memorable days in your
dairy.Proud be a vizagite
SANJAY
which is the best period to visit Vizag?

31-01-2009

venugopal
it is so helpful for the middle class people ...
it is benefit to the colleges, and tourism

18-02-2009

ketaki
19-02-2009
had really great time in vizag and Araku....... but just wanna request aptdc that it would
be nice if they can provide atleast 3ac tier in a rail 4m vizag to araku so that tourists can
enjoy thier journy towards araku.........
PRASAD
04-03-2009
Ha we can enjoy a lot in Araku....... if more gardening are available it would be more fine
,, we can pass our time in Araku with friends so visit the place and enjoy
Shreyo Bhattacharjee
06-03-2009
Vizag is a paradise.The weather is extremely good.The view of mountains and sea is
beautifull...
vikram
26-03-2009
Vizag is a crime free zone. It is a wonderful place to live and the cost of living is so
reasonable.
taizeen
06-04-2009
hi.. I plan to go for honeymoon to vizag,please could anyone tell me what would be the
estimated cost to a trip for 5 nights from kolkata, in a luxury hotel with the siteseeing
baba
22-04-2009
I Love Vizag becuase I Born and live in Vizag Now I am not staying in vizag
henry
20-05-2009
vizag is very good place in andhra pradesh so much like vizag. i am born at vizag. but
what i do now i am at mumbai. i am very sad for leave my birth place. sorry vizag
Manisha
20-05-2009
Vizac is a paradise on earth. the best place to live. people are friendly...it has floating
population.
priya
26-05-2009
visakhapatnam is very very beautiful place and very peaceful city ....in its name itself its
beauty is there ...visakha=beauty.......patnam=city.... its a real meaning really i am
proud to say that i am from visakhapatnam now i am in abroad even missing vizag to
badly
govind
Please help me to get the Official web site of Simhachalam devastanams

29-05-2009

suryadeep das
nice place, i went 5/6 times. beautiful landscape in india

05-06-2009

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satish
19-06-2009
I love Vizag and I dont belive that I born in vizag and I am living in vizag so I love Vizag
satish294
20-06-2009
hello Vizag friend I am coming to Vizag today. Can I get any job there any job to stay
there
Madhu
I want a place in vizag to spend this week end

24-06-2009

sandip
06-07-2009
I go to vizag from west bengal ,murshidabad. but i do not know what is the nearest
railway station of vizag.
sandip
what is the difference between visakhapatnam and vizag

06-07-2009

sureshiras
20-07-2009
@ Sandip
Vizag and Visakhapatnam is one and the same, the former is the short form of English
version(Vizagpatam) of the later. The nearest Railway station is Visakhapatnam. There
are many trains from Howrah to name these are some of the trains- Chennai Mail,
Coramandal express, Falaknama express, East Coast express, Howrah-Yaswantpur and all
trains going to TN, Kerala and Karnataka from Howrah.
G r v prasad 9700485900
Hai every one vizag is like heven please visit once in a life time

20-07-2009

john wesley bandela


22-07-2009
Madonna is back again but not as princess but like the beauty of Vizag. I had beautiful
days at Vizag. I enjoyed a lot. Frankly heart stolen nature.
Chandu
28-07-2009
Vizag is a beautyfull place no doubt. The city is with hills and beach and beauty like cape
town(SA).
kishore reddy
23-08-2009
All in one city. you really feel happy during your stay at visakhapatnam. You need five
days to stay in visakhapatnam.-kishore reddy.
babs
beautiful beaches i have ever seen in my life...

04-09-2009

Chandra Sekhar B
12-09-2009
The city of destiny, crime free city, industrial head, One of the fastest growing city in
Asia, Eastern Naval Command Head,Indian Naval Pride (1st Nuclear Submarine), Biggest
natural Harbour none of these.........Vizag is the best for its natural beauty (mountains
and beach)
sivaramaraju
27-09-2009
Nice places wit beautiful
beach.......................................................................................................................
Niladri Sinha
09-10-2009
I had been in vaizag from 26/09 to 02/10 of 09. The people are very good and friendly
and there is no fear of walking at streets even at mid night. R.K. beach and Rishikonda
beach are very beautiful. But the most exciting one is the BORRA caves.........really
Amazing.
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