Best Places to Visit in Visakhapatnam

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When you live in Visakhapatnam, it can feel like your whole life is a holiday. After all, you’re surrounded by a coastal paradise full of beautiful landscapes and sprawling beaches. Which means that if you’re looking for things to do over the weekend and places to visit in Visakhapatnam, you’re pretty much spoilt for choice. You can have an incredible time playing tourist in your own city over the weekends, as a break from your hectic college or office life. So, let’s take a look at some of the best spots that you should definitely check out. 

 

Yarada Beach

Beaches are pretty much synonymous with the city of Vizag, and while you're living in the city, you’ll have plenty of options to explore all of them. But of all the beaches, Yarada beach has to be one of the most picturesque spots. With the Bay of Bengal glimmering over the horizon and some magnificent hills overlooking the sands, Yarada beach is the place for a fun day out in the sun and sand. A bonus tip from us: don’t miss the incredible views at sunrise and sunset time!

 

Katiki Waterfalls

Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a nature lover, Katiki waterfalls should definitely be added to your list of places to visit in Vizag. The source of the falls is the Gosthani river, and it is surrounded by the greenery of the Araku Valley. You can go trekking to the falls if you’re in the mood for some adventure, or just head there to capture the breathtaking views with your camera.

 

Kailasagiri

A favourite with locals and the best place for a weekend getaway, Kailasagiri is one of the must-visit spots in the area. This hill-station is located at 360 feet above sea level and offers some of the most beautiful views of the city and it’s beaches. This place is also well known for being home to some larger-than-life size idols of Shiva and Parvathi making it a popular pilgrimage spot. Beyond that, Kailasagiri also offers plenty of leisure and adventure activities to travellers so you’ll never be bored here. 

 

Submarine Museum

Visakhapatnam is a port city, which means that it’s got a lot of marine attractions for you to check out. One of the major ones has to be the submarine museum which was established inside the submarine INS Kurusura. Located on Rishikonda beach, the museum displays artefacts, pictures and more that show the lives of the naval officers and warriors. If you’re a history fan, you’ll get to experience a side of history that’s not commonly seen.

 

Dolphin’s Nose

Photography enthusiasts will be lining up at Dolphin’s Nose, the viewpoint that is named because of a large rock that resembles the shape of a dolphin’s nose. From this spot, you can experience an incredible view of the bustling city of Vizag on one end and the serene and spotless coastline on the other end. Your Instagram feed will definitely be grateful for the photos you can take from this spot.

 

Araku Valley

If you wake up to a rich cup of coffee every morning in your girls’ PG in Vizag, you might want to visit the place where that coffee is grown. Araku Valley is one of the greenest and most gorgeous areas in the city. You can head to some of the coffee plantations to explore the life cycle of your morning elixir, or just enjoy the views of the mountains overlooking the valley. The sight will definitely be one you won’t forget anytime soon.

 

Mudasarlova Park

If you want to take a break from your PG life and arrange a picnic for yourself and your friends, Mudasarlova Park is the place that you should visit. The park is a place of untouched beauty, with gorgeous trees and green hills. You can sit by the lake and enjoy the pleasant weather on winter afternoons, or even head to this park for an evening walk with your friends.

 

These are just a few of the places that you can visit while living in Visakhapatnam. There are plenty of other spots for you to explore and enjoy. So, go out there and check out these places and add some more to your own list!