Visakhapatnam

About Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam - Waltair

Visakhapatnam, Vizag, or Waltair is the financial capital of Andhra Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district and state headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard.Visakhapatnam is present amid the Eastern Ghats on the Bay of Bengal coastline. The beaches, hills, and valleys make it the most sought-after tourist spot. While visiting, go for darshan at some of the grand temples in Visakhapatnam. Most of the famous temples are within city-limit, while others located a few miles away are reachable via vehicles.


Popular Places In Visakhapatnam

Here is the Visakhapatnam temple list. All of these temples have an essence of spirituality exuding from every nook. Take a look!

1. Yarada Beach


If you are looking for top places to visit in Vizag, then the Yarada beach is one of the best places to see in Visakhapatnam. Yarada Beach has Bay of Bengal on one side and magnificent hills on the other side. If you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation then this is the place to be.

2. Katiki Waterfalls


Amongst the places to visit near Vizag for 3 days, the Katiki Waterfalls is an important tourist attraction. Formed from the Gosthani River, this waterfall descends from 50 ft and is surrounded by lush greenery. Nature lovers visit this place for hiking and trekking and it attracts tourists from all over.

3. Kailasagiri


If you are looking at some of the best places to visit in Vizag city then you must take a trip to Kailasagiri. Kailasagiri offers panoramic views of the city, forests, and beaches. Kailasagiri has huge Shiva and Parvathi idols. Devotees from far away come to see these giant structures of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. This is also a favorite spot for the photographers who love to shoot these giant structures with the forests at the backdrop.

4. Borra Caves


Amongst the best places to visit in Vizag, located in Ananthagiri Hills in Araku Valley is the Bora caves. These are the largest caves in the country situated at a height of 705 meters. Discovered in 1807 this is a popular tourist attraction. The caves are made of karstic limestone that has carved giant structures and are exposed via natural skylight. It is surrounded by evergreen forests, green landscape and the beautiful views.

5. Submarine Museum


The submarine museum is one of the top 10 places to see in Vizag. Situated within the naval submarine INS Kurusura you can see this on Rushikonda Beach. The museum consists artifacts that showcase the life of warriors.

6. Matsyadarshini Aquarium


Located on the Ramakrishna beach, this aquarium has many varieties of fishes. Kids love watching the clown fish, horn cowfish and squirrel fish. Kids love to visit this aquarium and explore the interesting marine life and gather all the information about the life underwater. This is one of the most visited aquariums in Vishakapatnam loved by both kids and adults.

7. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park


For the wildlife lovers, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is a must visit tourist place. This was set up in 1977 and is the home to about 100 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. The zoo is located inside the lush greenery and vast acres of Kambalakonda reserve forest. This is the third largest zoo and it is named after the erstwhile Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

8. VUDA Park


Spread across 37 acres of land this park has 2500 trees and is the perfect place to take a quiet morning or evening walk with friends and family. This park has fitness centers, kids play area that keep the locals and tourists busy.

9. Dolphin’s Nose


This is the perfect place to get the spectacular views of the city and its magnificent coastline. The Dolphin’s Nose has a large rock viewpoint looks like the shape of a dolphin’s nose and so it gets that name. Tourists also come here to get a glimpse of beautiful sunrise and sunsets.

10. Simhachalam Temple


This is a temple for Lord Narasimha which attracts tourists from all over. The Simhachalam temple draws a large number of travelers. The grand majestic structure and the holy sacred temple is the reason people visit Vizag.

11. Rishikonda Beach


Nestled on the Bay of Bengal, the Rishikonda beach is the Jewel of East Coast. It is a beach with beautiful lush greenery with the Rishikonda hill at the backyard. This is a famous place in Vizag, also known for water sports.