VISAKHAPATNAM HUBANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA

• Visakhapatnam District

• Vizianagaram District

• Srikakulam District

Tenneti Park, Visakhapatnam

Witness the power beneath the surface

KURSURA SUBMARINE MUSEUMVISAKHAPATNAM

Visit the only submarine museum in South East Asia.

4 kms from Bus Station 6 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

TU-142 JET MUSEUMVISAKHAPATNAMlocated in front of Kursura Submarine at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam.

4 kms from Bus Station 6 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

45 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Staton5 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station

38 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station5 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station

RAMANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLEVIZIANAGARAM

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KAILASAGIRI HILLVISAKHAPATNAM

Get a breathtaking view of Vizag city and enjoy many attractions here.

ARAKU VALLEYVISAKHAPATNAMA hill station surrounded by forests that are rich in biodiversity and home to tribals and coffee farms.

11 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

9 kms from RTC Complex and Beach Road

111 kms from VisakhapatnamRailway Station

124 kms from Vishakhapatnam Bus Station

91 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station38 kms from Araku Railway Station

91 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station36 kms from Araku Bus Station

ADVENTURE IN ARAKUVISAKHAPATNAM

Go rappelling at Chaparai waterfalls in Araku valley.

124 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station13 kms from Araku Railway Station

137 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station13 kms from Araku Bus Station

BORRA CAVESVISAKHAPATNAMFind yourself within the naturally sculpted walls of the multi-million-year-old Borra caves, considered to be one of India’s deepest caves.

16 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

10 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

ADVENTURE IN VIZAGEnjoy the thrill of water sports at Rushikonda and Ramakrishna beach.

Face of a lion.Body of a man.Soul of a god.SIMHACHALAM TEMPLEVISAKHAPATNAMAn ornate temple located on a beautiful hilltop with unique architecture dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu.

20 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

22 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

5 kms from Srikakulam Railway Station125 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

4 kms from Srikakulam Bus Staton120 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

The Sun Temple was built by king Devendra Varma during 7th Century A.D. This wonderful

temple has been built in such a way that the early morning sun’s rays fall on the feet of

the deity twice a year.

THE SUN TEMPLE(SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY)

SRIKAKULAM

The last 15 minutes of the trek up to the base of the waterfall is a stiff climb. There are steps up to the waterfall for safety. You can take a bath at the base of the waterfall.

KATIKI WATERFALLSVISAKHAPATNAM

90 kms from VisakhapatnamBus Station

The 3rd and 4th century Buddhist constructions on the two small hillocks Bojjannakonda & Lingalakonda in Sankaram village near Anakapalle are replete with rock-cut Stupas, Viharas, Buddha images, monastery and sancturies. Several antiquities like seals, inscribed tablets, pots, copper coins of 7th century AD have been excavated.

BOJJANNAKONDAVISAKHAPATNAM

45 kms from VisakhapatnamBus Station

50 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

95 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

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45 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

50 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

This natural, fresh water lake is home to many birds and is a perfect location for photographers interested in wildlife photography.

KONDAKARLA AVA VISAKHAPATNAM

30 kms from VisakhapatnamBus Station

35 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

The Dutch Cemetery at Bheemili Beach, close to 24 kms from Vizag, is a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. Here, the bleakness of the departed and the colour of colonial history go hand in hand. Built in the 16th century, at the time when Bheemili was a Dutch trading centre.

DUTCH CEMETERIESVISAKHAPATNAM

It ’s one of the highest peaks on the Eastern Ghats, the hill is named

after an Englishman Mr. Ross, who constructed his house on this hill

during 1864. The hill is dedicated to three different faiths; hence, it is

visited by people belonging to different religions and castes.

ROSS HILLSVISAKHAPATNAM

5 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

6 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

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This museum houses the historical treasures and artefacts of the Kalingandhra region. Collections available for viewing in the museum include ancient armoury, crockery, coins, silk constumes, jewellery, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, periodicals and maps. There are many models of warships, planes and submarines. There are many historial items presented by different countries too.

VISAKHA MUSEUMVISAKHAPATNAM

10 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

5 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

Chintapalli Beach is located in Vizianagaram District. This serene, tranquil and beautiful beach is an ideal picnic spot.

95 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station40 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station

90 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station40 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station

CHINTAPALLI BEACH & RESORTSPOOSAPATIREGA (M)VIZIANAGARAM

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3 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station70 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

3 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station65 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

13 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station70 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

13 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station70 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station

MAHARAJAH MUSIC AND DANCE COLLEGEVIZIANAGARAM

Vijaya Rama Gajapathi Raju – IV established Maharajah Music

College in the year 1919. This college was established for promoting classical music.

vocals, veena, violin, mridangam, nadhaswaram and

harikatha were taught to the students. Famous musicians

have studied in this prestigious institution. At present, this

college is called as Maharajah Government Music College,

Vizianagaram.

RAMATHEERTHAM TEMPLENELLIMARLA (M)

VIZIANAGARAM

Ramatheertham is a place located nearly 13 kms away from Vizianagaram on the Bavikonda Hill. It is renowned as a site adorned with a 1000-year-old Lord Rama Temple, established during the 16th century under the reign of Pashupati kings. The most striking feature of the temple is that it exists on a massive rock. Situated in the proximity of the temple is also a lake called Koneru.

THOTLAKONDAVISAKHAPATNAM2200 years ago Buddhist monks meditated on this sacred hill overlooking the sea.

21 kms from VisakhapatnamRailway Station

16 kms from RK BeachBus Station

ERRA MATTI DIBBALUVISAKHAPATNAMThese 1.2 million year old unique red soil hills have been notified as aGeoheritage Site.

27 kms from VisakhapatnamRailway Station

25 kms from VisakhapatnamBus Station5 kms from Bheemili Bus Station

ETIKOPPAKATOYS VILLAGEVISAKHAPATNAM

Famous for making authentic wooden toys.

15 kms from Elamanchili Railway Station22 kms from Narasingapalli Railway Station65 kms from Visakhapatanam Railway Station

THATIPUDI RESERVOIRVIZIANAGARAM

Constructed across Gosthani River, this freshwater reservoir irrigates 15,378 acres of fields in Vizianagaram and also provides drinking water to the city.

70 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station25 kms Vizianagaram Bus Station

PONDURU KHADI& BUDHITI BRASS

SRIKAKULAMFamous for

making Khadi and Budhiti Brass120 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

25 kms From Srikulam Railway Station

120 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station20 kms From Srikulam Bus Station

70 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station25 kms Vizianagaram Railway Station

15 kms from Elamanchili Bus Station60 kms from Visakhapatanam Bus Station

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DELICACIES OFVISAKHAPATNAM HUB

BONGU BIRYANIBAMBOO BIRYANI

POTLAM CHICKEN MASALA CHICKEN COOKEDIN A WRAPPED BANANA LEAF

ARAKU COFFEE

ROYYALA IGURUPRAWN FRY

BONGU CHICKENBAMBOO CHICKEN

PAPPU CHEKKAPEANUT JAGGERY SWEET

CHENNA KHAJAA DESSERT MADE OF CURDLING MILKAND SUGAR SYRUP

From the best coffee in the region to the well-preserved culinary secrets of the tribals, Vizag's cuisine is a must-try for all.

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Kailasagiri Hills

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ThatipudiReservoir

Borra Caves

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Araku Valley

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