Rishikonda Beach, Visakhapatnam, is located within 13 Kilometers from the heart of the city. Counted amongst the virgin beaches of South India, Vizag's Rishikonda Beach is famous for its long stretch of golden sand.
Rishikonda Beach attracts tourists and visitors of all ages. It is also a hot destination for water sports enthusiasts, sunbathers and wind surfers. The beach is bordered with lush green hills that make it a picture perfect place.
Rama Krishna Beach
Rama Krishna Beach also known as R.K. Beach is located on the east coast at a distance of about 5 km from the centre of the city. This beach occupies the largest part of the seafront and is a great spot to spend leisure time. The R.K. Beach was jointly developed by the Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam (MCV) and the VUDA.
The Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, an aquarium, the Kali Temple, statues of prominent personalities, roadside restaurants and parks are the added attractions of the R.K. Beach. The war memorial called 'Victory at Sea' on the seashore was constructed to pay homage to the soldiers of the 1971 war is worth visiting.
Rushi Konda Beach
This beach is located 13 kms. from Visakhapatnam and is an ideal tourist destination. Rishikonda is a thickly covered hill. This lovely beach with golden sands and vast stretches of water is the best beach in Vizag. It is an ideal destination for lovers of nature especially water sport enthusiasts. Tourists can enjoy water skiing, sunbathing, wind surfing and swimming. The tourist complex here is well equipped with a tourist lodge, individual rental cottages, a restaurant and other amenities. The 14th century Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple surrounded by seven hills is located in Rishikonda.
Lawson's Bay Beach
Lawson's Bay Beach with golden sands and lush green vegetation is located a little ahead of the RK Beach on the way to Kailasagiri Hill. The shallow crystal clear water of the beach is ideal for sea bathing and surfing. Sometimes known as Peddawaltair Beach, it presents a picturesque and scenic beauty of nature.
Konda Karla Ava
Kondakarla village, situated in Achyutapuram mandal lies about 48 kms from Visakhapatnam. It is famous for the biggest fresh water lake in the state, Kondakarla Ava. The serene water of the lake surrounded by coconut trees on one side and green hills all around provides a picturesque locale. The Bird Sanctuary here, located in lush green surroundings has a rich variety of bird species.
Bheemunipatnam Beach
The beautiful beach at Bheemunipatnam also known as Bheemli, located at the mouth of the river Gosthani, is considered to be one of the safest and calmest beaches for swimmers. The beach with its invigorating climate coupled with the pleasantness provided by the lush green palm groves makes it a popular sea side resort.
Yarada Beach
Yarada Beach, located 15 kms away from Vizag city offers a fabulous landscape with its exotic blend of golden sands and the lush green stretch of hills. Nestled between the hills on all the three sides and the Bay of Bengal on one side, this beach could be an ideal spot for a day out.
Gangavaram Beach
The beautiful Gangavaram Beach, lined with palm trees is located near the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), at a distance of about 26 kms south of Vizag. The beach has a beautiful coastline which attracts number of tourists and film makers.
What To See
Simhachalam temple
Seventeen km away from Vizag, on the outskirts of the city, this temple is perched on a hill, 224 metres above sea-level. This imposing temple is dedicated to Vishnu in his Narasimha or half-lion-half-human incarnation. The exterior structure of the temple appears fairly new, but the inner temple is definitely very ancient, and has been dated from the 11th century. The temple has numerous exquisite carvings with images of Narasimha.
Rishikonda Beach
The most seductive of Vizag's many pristine golden beaches.
The Ramakrishna Mission beach and Lawson's Bay
Miles and miles of golden sand; soothing, serene, blue waters; and swirling surf
Dolphin's Nose
The most conspicuous landmark of Visakhapatnam, this is a single massive 358-metre rock jutting into the sea near the beach area. It derives its name on account of its shape, which resembles the nose of a dolphin. The gigantic rock, more of a hillock, has a lighthouse capable of signaling nearly 70 km out to the sea.
Victory Memorial
This was erected after the 1971 War with Pakistan. A submarine has been permanently anchored to the ground for visitors to see.
Visakha Museum
Near the memorial this museum, sited within an antiquated Dutch bungalow, has a rich and varied collection of ancient armoury, swords, cutlasses, jewellery, silk costumes, stuffed animals, statuettes, manuscripts, coins and currency notes.
INS ship
This massive vessel is being converted into a maritime museum, the second of its kind in the country. It will exhibit the history and valiant deeds of the Indian Navy in all its glory.
VUDA children's park
Do check out the dancing musical fountain here.
Kailasa Hill
This has panoramic sea views.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
The park is flanked by hills on either side, and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
Arraku valley
This lush green valley is still untouched by modernity.
Borra caves
A million years old, these caves are located about 90 kms. from Visakhapatnam. They have magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations. The caves are brightly illuminated by mercury, sodium vapor and halogen lamps.
Bheemunipatnam
This town is named after 'Bhim', one of the Pandava Brothers. 24 kms. from Visakhapatnam, it has the ruins of a 17th century Dutch fort. The beach here is considered to be extremely safe.
Panchadharala
Has five springs and numerous shivlings.
Getting There
By air
Visakhapatnam is well connected by air with all major metros such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.
By rail
There are daily services from all major towns-Mumbai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata.
By road
Numerous buses ply from Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam.
Where To Stay
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation's Yatri Nivas hotel
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