Places to Visit in Visakhapatnam

Top attractions and must-see spots in Visakhapatnam

Beaches

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  • Bheemili Beach

    A historic beach town with Dutch-era structures and scenic views.

  • Ramakrishna Beach

    A lively Vizag beach lined with museums, parks, and eateries.

  • Rushikonda Beach

    A picturesque beach near Vizag, famous for surfing and adventure sports.

  • Yarada Beach

    A secluded beach surrounded by lush hills, perfect for peaceful getaways.

Landmarks

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  • Borra Caves

    Limestone caves about ninety kilometers from the city in the Araku Valley, estimated to be a million years old.

  • Dutch Cemetery

    Quiet colonial era burial ground reflecting the city''s history as a Dutch trading post.

  • Ross Hill Church

    Church on the city''s central hill with an annual Thanksgiving procession dating to 1946.

  • Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex

    Excavated Buddhist monastic site on a hill overlooking the coast, with stupas dating back over two thousand years.

  • Victory at Sea War Memorial

    1996 memorial on Beach Road honoring Indian Navy sailors from the 1971 war.

Museum

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  • INS Kursura Submarine Museum

    Decommissioned Indian Navy submarine turned into the only submarine museum in Asia, on Ramakrishna Beach.

  • TU 142 Aircraft Museum

    Retired naval reconnaissance aircraft turned into a museum near RK Beach.

  • Visakha Museum

    Museum in a Dutch era bungalow holding artefacts and manuscripts on the region''s cultural history.

Scenic Spots

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Shopping

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Temple

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