places of interest
Enjoy the beautiful places of Visakhapatnam
SUBMARINE MUSEUM
Submarine Museum is located in Visakhapatnam in the south-eastern state of India. The museum is inside an actual submarine, INS Kurusura, which was India’s 5th submarine. The beautiful scenery of the clear blue waters and golden sand on the beach serves as a perfect location for the
BORRA CAVES
Located on the east coast of India, the Borra Caves are situated in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district. Breath taking hilly terrain, beautiful landscape, semi-evergreen moist deciduous forests, and wild fauna of the Borra Caves are a visual feast.
ARAKU VALLEY
Araku Valley is a rejuvenating tourist spot situated at distance of 120km from Visakhapatnam. Araku valley is more popular as the food bowl of South India and appeals its guests with its lively sights and salubrious climate. Hairpin bends and jaw dropping natural treasures draws several visitors.
SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE
Situated in the city of Vishakhapatnam, the Simhachalam temple is an ornate shrine which is revered to be one of the most important temples in the region. The edifice is perched atop a hill 800 metres above the sea level and is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, who is an incarnation of Vishnu himself.
RISHIKONDA BEACH
The Rishikonda Beach also known as Rushikonda Beach is a stunning shore located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Vishakhapatnam. The Rishikonda Beach is thus rightly named as the ‘Jewel of the East Coast’, owing to its essential and intact beauty.
KAILASAGIRI
Located in the scenic locales of Vizag, Kailash Giri is a beautiful hilltop park perched at a height of 360 ft. Sprawling over 100 acres of lush green land area, the park is perched on a hilltop and it offers scenic panoramic vistas of the surroundings and the beach below.
THOTLAKONDA
Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam about 15 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. The hill is about 128 metres above sea level and overlooks the sea. It is said that the place was in full process from 200 BC and 200 AD.
