Top things to do in Visakhapatnam

Surrounded by the lap of nature and set amidst the coast of the Bay of Bengal, Visakhapatnam is the abode of divine beauty. The lush greenery with the splashes of waves sets the perfect picturesque background, which is truly amazing. Visakhapatnam truly deserves to be visited once in a lifetime.

The best way to reach Visakhapatnam is by trains

Being a junction, most of the trains are directly or indirectly connected to Vizag. All the more, one can enjoy train food with the South Indian flavour to start the journey with a South Indian flavour.

The next thing is place of stay

There are umpteen hotels and lodges where one can put up. However, it is advisable to take one near the beach. After all, it is the nature that you have come to enjoy. Array of options are available and the one suiting you should be picked up.

Probably first thing that pops in mind while visiting Vizag is beaches

Vizag consists of 8 beautiful beaches and are known for their surreal beauty. In fact, every beach is unique in its very sense. Yarada and Rishikonda beaches are the two of the striking beautiful beaches, which one must surely visit. Surrounded by hills in a curvilinear pattern, the view is simply breathtaking. Further, they project a private scenario making it a comfortable place to enjoy. One can easily stay for long hours enjoying sun bath and splashing in the waves of water. There is a particular beach with an area called the Dolphin’s Nose. Situated atop a hill, one can get the entire view of Vizag from here. Moreover, the beaches can be enjoyed with friends and family alike.

If you love adventure, Borra Caves is a must visit place

Naturally carved cave has the distinct stalactites and stalagmites, which are made of calcium and protrude from the top of the cave walls. This is one of a kind as these structures are made naturally and are really wonderful to look at.

INS Kursura Submarine

Explore the museum in a way that you have never seen before. INS Kurusura Submarine – a Russian built one, which swayed along the coast of Vizag somewhere in the 1970’s, is a marvel to look at. The underground area is beautifully made up to museum, which stores certain remaining artefacts.

Religious places to visit

The Simhachalam Temple and the Kailasagiri are two of the religious places, which are beautifully encrafted to relieve waves of religious spirits. Huge sculptures of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati are situated amidst the part. The best part is that the sculptures look completely different in morning and evening hours. To reach the destination, one can use the rope way.