Dayout in VIZAG !!!

Matsyadarshini Aquarium

An initiative of the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Matsyadarshini is a beautiful aquarium and houses countless species of fresh and salt water marine life captured in glass tanks.

The Aquarium, established on the shore of Ramakrishna beach, has many marine varieties include the long horn cow fish, butterfly fishes, surgeon major, peacock wrasse, the lion fish, stone fish, red squirrel fish, perch dusky, trigger fish, clown fish, damsels, sweet lip rabbit fish, angels, electric ray, porcupine fish and many more. Matsyadarshini also has in its credit uncommon marine invertebrates. The carpet anemones, starfishes in different colors, tentacle anemones in white and orange, sea anemones in varying colors are all gives a pleasant view.

SUBMARINE MUSEUM ON R K BEACH

Visitors flock the city to witness the Submarine Museum set on the RK Beach. Travelers get an opportunity to visit the amazing retired submarine that played a vital role in patrol missions in Indo-Pakistani War

Explore the life of warriors with the visit to the Submarine Museum located on the RK Beach near the War Memorial in Vizag. It accommodates several pictures and valuable artefacts giving an opportunity to its visitors to learn about the sacrifice and strength of the warriors and the history of the submarine.

INS Kurusura Submarine is a USSR class I-641 submarine commissioned in December 1969. A fifth submarine of the country after serving the country for 31 years was decommissioned in February 2001 and converted as a museum.

Stretching over a length of 91.3 meters the submarine holds 22 torpedoes, 3 diesel engines and 448 batteries. It has three shafts each with a six blade propeller.

TU 142 NAVAL AIRCRAFT MUSEUM

TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum offers a delightful experience for sightseeing lovers, history buffs and experience seekers interested in learning everything about the lives of Navy people. Located on the beach road, this museum gives you a chance to enter the aircraft that was earlier used for the Indian Navy.

Perfect for people of all ages, TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum has an exhibition hall where you can see plenty of equipment such as survival kit, engine, data recorder, propeller, anti-submarine missiles and sonobuoys. All these equipment and parts of the aircraft are displayed in detail so that you can get enough information about the aircraft. Other than that, the museum also features VR rides that are a bit expensive but worth trying.

All-in-all, it won’t be wrong to say that TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum is a not-to-miss attraction on your Vizag tour especially if you are travelling with your family as it gives a great exposure to the children.

VISAKHA MUSEUM

Travel back in time and get introduced to the rich history and culture of the port city as our one day Vizag city local sightseeing tour takes you to the famed Visakha Museum which accommodates a rich collection of artefacts.

Exhibits includes ancient armoury like the armour suits, spear stands, revolvers, daggers, swords, muzzle loading guns, steel bows and handguns.

Visitors can view the old crockery, coins, portraits, letters, periodicals, diaries, manuscripts, maps, jewellery, stuffed animals and silk costumes.

This impressive museum also displays the desk used by the father of the nation and his photographs taken during his stay in Nikitam House in Visakhapatnam.

Key attractions include models of planes, warships, submarines, the route of Vasco-da-Gama’s maiden voyage to India and a search light reflector. It reflects the history of Indian vast Maritime heritage.

People would be delighted to view the ship models of INS Visakhapatnam, INS Sumedha and INS Kamorta.

Tourists would find it very informative as they walk through the aviation section that displays the aircraft models like Chetak and Kamov and the maritime themed souvenirs.

KAILASHGIRI

Kailasagiri is a hilltop park in the city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The park was developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority and comprises 380 acres of land covered with flora and tropical trees. The hill, at 173 metres, overlooks the city of Visakhapatnam.

The Kailasagiri Park is well known for its panoramic view, peaceful atmosphere and its scenic beauty, making it a beautiful tourist attraction in Vishakhapatnam. The place offers plenty of leisure activities which is also one of the reasons for people visiting the place. For small children, circular train is there for fun and enjoyment. Moreover, among adventure games, it gives visitors really good paragliding facilities. Apart from that there are huge idols of Lord Shiva and Parvathi which gives the place a religious flavor. According to the visitors' views, its a great place to visit in Vishakhapatnam to observe the development of the hills over the years. The Kailasagiri Park is a park situated on top of a hill which faces the east coast. Its a place that offers a mixture of things including places of religious importance, adventure games like paragliding, enjoyment for little kids, wide view of the whole city and many other things for the visitors.

RUSHIKONDA BEACH

The beach city of Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam attracts huge number of tourists from all over the country looking to spend some relaxed moments amidst the pristine sandy beaches located here. Situated at around 8 km from the Vizag city is the beautiful Rushikonda beach, a popular beach of Vizag that attracts tourists as well as the locals here.

Rushikonda beach is widely known for its golden sands and tidy waves of Bay of Bengal. Surrounded by green plants, Rushikonda beach looks picture perfect attracting nature lovers in huge numbers. With its vast stretch of waters, Rushikonda beach is the perfect place to enjoy water sports like swimming, water skiing and wind surfing.

Rushikonda beach is a place that can be visited by young and old people alike. With its wide stretch of golden sands, crystal clear waters, lush green plants in the surroundings, Rushikonda beach is definitely one of the major attractions of Vizag and a paradise for nature lovers. Also an ideal place for enjoying water sports, Rushikonda beach is a must visit place for adventure lovers as well.

Spending some quality time amidst the tranquility and warmth of the atmosphere in this beach is an intriguing experience altogether. A trip to Vizag is incomplete without a visit to this beautiful beach of the Port city.

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located amidst Seethakonda Reserve Forest covering an area of 625 acres in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The construction for this ex-situ facility started in the very year 1972 when Wildlife Protection Act of this country came into existence and it was opened to public on 19th May, 1977. It is surrounded by beautiful and scenic hills of Eastern Ghats on three sides and Bay of Bengal on the fourth side. Being a Large category Zoo recognized by the Central Zoo Authority it houses 843 number of animals like mammals, carnivores, lesser carnivores, canids, ungulates, reptiles, birds and butterflies belonging to 123 species in a natural ambiance. This place is also a home to many free ranging animals and birds owing to its existence in a forest area close to Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary.

Situated on top of lushly green scenic beauty hillock on the way to Bhemili road, Rama Naidu Studio is a must visit spot of Vizag built 10 acres out of 33 acres of total land offers a mesmerizing ocean view. Owned by a famous Tollywood movie mughal Dr. Ramanaidu, a Guinness Books of Records holder, Dada Saheb Phalke Awarde, produced 130 movies which in self is a record. This place offers beautiful location for movies shooting which offers various beautiful structures and buildings indoor area beautiful landscaped gardens and many more this makes producers and directors from all areas makes Ramanaidu Studio as their first choice.

Nestled on a top of the hill at an altitude of 128m above sea level enroute to Bheemili town, Thotlakonda is an idyllic destination for Buddhists who throng to this place in large number from wide and far. It was first founded by Indian navy during aerial survey in 1993. It is said that the place was in full process from 200 BC and 200 AD. Literally means "Hill with stone wells" due to its stone wells that collected water for Buddhist people. Thotlakonda complex is beautiful with magnificent structural design and meditation halls constructed to tender peace and harmony to monks. The Buddhist monks arriving from places like China, Burma and many other countries would stay at this site for months before finishing their learning.

Thotlakonda Complex is a dwelling of various Stupas, Viharas and Chaityas. This wonderful and peaceful monastery positioned atop the hill gives ideal destination for worship and even exploring the sights. Discovering Thotlakonda will be an utmost experience for anybody. Moreover, one will have beautiful memoirs to take back home.

Bheemili beach is located near Bheemunipatnam, which was the second municipality in Indian mainland. Unlike RK beach or Rishikonda beach, you don't find much people here all the time. So if you want to find peace or solace, there is always Bheemili beach. Just a few kilo meters from the outskirts of Vizag, I went to this beach once and had a pleasant time with my friends. But sadly, the beach maintenance wasn't good at all. Keep an eye before you go for bath/swimming as it may not be hygienic enough.

THE FUN OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE CITY !!!!

Ross Hill Church is one of the most beautiful churches in this part of the countrt. Built on a hill top surrounded by hills and water. The Church has an amazing view from the sea side, vizag city, port area.

What we didn't Cover - Simhanchalam Temple

What you can do if you stay for another day - A visit to Araku and Borra Caves !!!