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Tenneti Park, Visakhapatnam Witness the power beneath the surface

KURSURA MUSEUM VISAKHAPATNAM

Visit the only submarine museum in South East Asia.

TU-142 JET MUSEUM VISAKHAPATNAM located in front of Kursura Submarine at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam. Source: deccanchronicle.com

6 kms from Visakhapatnam 6 kms from Visakhapatnam 4 kms from Bus Station 4 kms from Bus Station Railway Station Railway Station

RAMANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE VIZIANAGARAM

38 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 45 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Staton 5 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station 5 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station Source: vizianagaramrealestates.com HILL VISAKHAPATNAM

Get a breathtaking view of Vizag city and enjoy many attractions here.

9 kms from RTC Complex 11 kms from Visakhapatnam and Beach Railway Station

ARAKU VALLEY VISAKHAPATNAM A hill station surrounded by forests that are rich in biodiversity and home to tribals and farms.

124 kms from 111 kms from Visakhapatnam Vishakhapatnam Bus Station Railway Station ADVENTURE IN VIZAG ADVENTURE IN ARAKU Enjoy the thrill of water sports at VISAKHAPATNAM and Ramakrishna beach. Go rappelling at Chaparai waterfalls in .

137 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 13 kms from Araku Bus Station

10 kms from Visakhapatnam 16 kms from Visakhapatnam 124 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station Bus Station Railway Station 13 kms from Araku Railway Station

BORRA CAVES VISAKHAPATNAM Find yourself within the naturally sculpted walls of the multi-million-year-old , considered to be one of India’s deepest caves.

91 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 91 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station 36 kms from Araku Bus Station 38 kms from Araku Railway Station Face of a lion. Body of a man. Soul of a god. SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE VISAKHAPATNAM An ornate temple located on a beautiful hilltop with unique architecture dedicated to Lord , the man-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu.

22 kms from Visakhapatnam 20 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station Railway Station

THE SUN TEMPLE The Sun Temple was built by king Devendra Varma during 7th Century A.D. This wonderful (SRI SURYANARAYANA SWAMY) temple has been built in such a way that the early morning sun’s rays fall on the feet of SRIKAKULAM the deity twice a year.

4 kms from Srikakulam Bus Staton 5 kms from Srikakulam Railway Station 120 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 125 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station VISAKHAPATNAM

The 3rd and 4th century Buddhist constructions on the two small hillocks Bojjannakonda & Lingalakonda in Sankaram village near are replete with rock-cut , , Buddha images, monastery and sancturies. Several antiquities like seals, inscribed tablets, pots, copper coins of 7th century AD have been excavated.

45 kms from Visakhapatnam 50 kms from Visakhapatnam Source: famousplacesinindia.in Bus Station Railway Station

KATIKI WATERFALLS VISAKHAPATNAM

The last 15 minutes of the trek up to the base of the waterfall is a stiff climb. There are steps up to the waterfall for safety. You can take a bath at the base of the waterfall.

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This natural, fresh water lake is home to many birds and is a perfect location for photographers interested in wildlife photography.

45 kms from 50 kms from Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam Bus Station Railway Station

DUTCH CEMETERIES VISAKHAPATNAM The Dutch Cemetery at , close to 24 kms from Vizag, is a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. Here, the bleakness of the departed and the colour of colonial history go hand in hand. Built in the 16th century, at the time when Bheemili was a Dutch trading centre.

30 kms from Visakhapatnam 35 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station Railway Station

ROSS HILLS VISAKHAPATNAM

It’s one of the highest peaks on the , the hill is named after an Englishman Mr. Ross, who constructed his house on this hill during 1864. The hill is dedicated to three different faiths; hence, it is visited by people belonging to different religions and castes.

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This museum houses the historical treasures and artefacts of the Kalingandhra region. Collections available for viewing in the museum include ancient armoury, crockery, coins, constumes, jewellery, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, periodicals and maps. There are many models of warships, planes and . There are many historial items presented by different countries too.

5 kms from Visakhapatnam 10 kms from Visakhapatnam Source: visakhapatnamtourism.blogspot.com Bus Station Railway Station

CHINTAPALLI BEACH & RESORTS POOSAPATIREGA (M) VIZIANAGARAM

Chintapalli Beach is located in . This serene, tranquil and beautiful beach is an ideal picnic spot.

90 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 95 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station 40 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station 40 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station MAHARAJAH MUSIC AND DANCE COLLEGE VIZIANAGARAM

Vijaya Rama Gajapathi Raju – IV established Maharajah Music College in the year 1919. This college was established for promoting classical music. vocals, veena, violin, mridangam, nadhaswaram and harikatha were taught to the students. Famous musicians have studied in this prestigious institution. At present, this college is called as Maharajah Government Music College, 3 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station 3 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station Vizianagaram. 65 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 70 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

RAMATHEERTHAM TEMPLE NELLIMARLA (M) VIZIANAGARAM

13 kms from Vizianagaram Bus Station 13 kms from Vizianagaram Railway Station 70 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station 70 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station

Ramatheertham is a place located nearly 13 kms away from Vizianagaram on the Hill. It is renowned as a site adorned with a 1000-year-old Lord Rama Temple, established during the 16th century under the reign of Pashupati kings. The most striking feature of the temple is that it exists on a massive rock. Situated in the proximity of the temple is also a lake called Koneru. ERRA MATTI DIBBALU VISAKHAPATNAM These 1.2 million year old unique red soil hills have been notified as a Geoheritage Site.

THATIPUDI RESERVOIR VIZIANAGARAM

Constructed across , this freshwater reservoir irrigates 15,378 acres of fields in Vizianagaram and also provides drinking water to the city.

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70 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station Source: commons.wikimedia.org 25 kms Vizianagaram Bus Station 25 kms from Visakhapatnam 27 kms from Visakhapatnam 70 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station Bus Station Railway Station 25 kms Vizianagaram Railway Station 5 kms from Bheemili Bus Station

ETIKOPPAKA TOYS VILLAGE VISAKHAPATNAM VISAKHAPATNAM 2200 years ago Buddhist monks meditated on this sacred hill Famous for making overlooking the sea. authentic wooden toys.

15 kms from Bus Station 60 kms from Visakhapatanam Bus Station 15 kms from Elamanchili Railway Station 22 kms from Railway Station 65 kms from Visakhapatanam Railway Station

PONDURU KHADI & BUDHITI BRASS SRIKAKULAM

120 kms from Visakhapatnam Bus Station Famous for 20 kms From Srikulam Bus Station making Khadi and 16 kms from RK Beach 21 kms from Visakhapatnam 120 kms from Visakhapatnam Railway Station Budhiti Brass Bus Station Railway Station 25 kms From Srikulam Railway Station DELICACIES OF VISAKHAPATNAM HUB From the best coffee in the region to the well-preserved culinary secrets of the tribals, Vizag's ARAKU cuisine is a must-try for all. COFFEE

ROYYALA IGURU PRAWN FRY

BONGU BIRYANI BONGU CHICKEN BAMBOO BIRYANI BAMBOO CHICKEN

PAPPU CHEKKA PEANUT JAGGERY SWEET

CHENNA KHAJA POTLAM CHICKEN A DESSERT MADE OF CURDLING MILK MASALA CHICKEN COOKED AND SUGAR SYRUP IN A WRAPPED BANANA LEAF New

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TU-142 Jet Museum and INS Kursura Etikoppaka Submarine Museum

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