Visakhapatnam is one of India’s favourite tourist destinations. This city boasts magnificent wide beaches and stunning landscape. Called the ‘jewel of the East’, Visakhapatnam is one of India’s oldest port cities and has a rich heritage and glorious past.
Things to do in Visakhapatnam
In Visakhapatnam, you can enjoy an exciting ropeway ride to Kailasagiri, engage in water sports like water skiing, parasailing and windsurfing on Rishiconda Beach, climb to the top of the Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse for a stunning bird's eye view of the city, learn about the proud tribal heritage at the Araku Tribal Museum, visit the ruins of the 2200-year-old Thotlakonda Buddhist monastery, explore an aquatic world at Matsya Darshini and pay homage to war heroes at the Victory at Sea Memorial.
Tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam
There are plenty of exciting places to visit when you are in Visakhapatnam, which has one of India’s most famous waterfalls in Araku valley, many crystalline streams, stunning gardens and trails for adventurous treks. You must make time to visit Borra Caves, a natural wonder that attracts thousands of tourists. While everyone has heard of Yarada Beach other popular beaches are Rishikonda Beach - a rocky seashore and Rama Krishna Beach which is a great place for young people to hangout. You can stroll on beaches and also try out the local street food. Other tourist attractions of this city include VMRDA INS Kursura Submarine Museum, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park and Shri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Dutch Cemetary, etc.
Places to shop in Visakhapatnam
If you want some rare books or books at very low rates, visit Old Book Market, for fashionable clothes, jewellery and accessories CMR Mall is perfect, and for local artwork and handicrafts, you must head to Jagadamba Centre or Lerpakshi Handicrafts.
Best time to visit Visakhapatnam
October to March is, without doubt, the best time to visit this city, which becomes intolerably hot during summers.
Modes of transport
Commuting in Visakhapatnam is easy because of the different modes of transport available here, such as private and government-operated buses, taxis, trains, auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs.
Weather in Visakhapatnam
Summers are humid and hot with the temperature reaching 36 degree Celsius. Winters are moderate with the temperature hovering around 29 degree Celsius.
Airport in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam International Airport (IATA: VTZ) is the city’s major airport.