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Places of Interest in Visakapatnam |
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Simhachalam temple : Simhadri or Simhachalam temple is a Hindu temple located near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, South India. It is dedicated to the incarnation (Avatar) of Vishnu known as Narasimha (the man-lion). The temple is a mix of Orissan (main/central shrine) and Dravidian (entrance) styles of architecture.It is one of the eighteen "Naarasimha Kshetras" i.e. shrines of Lord Narasimha in India. Simhachalam temple is known as the second richest temple in India (after Tirupati) earning a revenue of Rs. 520 million. |
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Kailash Hills : KailashHill is one of the most popular tourist spots in Visakhapatnam. I have been to Kailasha Hills several times.It was really wonderful to had Vanbojana(means having lunch together under tree-shades)there. November is the picnic season in South India.So most of the people prefer this place. We formed as a group of 20 members and traveled by R.T.C.Bus. Ofcourse there are other means of transport like auto-rickhsaw,taxi or own vehicle. We started here by 8'0 clock in the morning, it took around 45 minutes to reach the Kailashgiri bus stop. From here, there are nearly more than 500(I think) steps to be climbed up to reach the spot. |
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Araku Valley : Araku Valley is a hill station and a Mandal in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.It has got an amazing nature with thick forests surrounded all over.Araku is popular for its world famous coffee plantations.For every traveller it gives a wonderful and a unique experience. It has an average elevation of 911 metres (2,989 ft).It is located 116 km from Vishakhapatnam, close to the Orissa state border. This place lures people with pleasant weather, hills and valleys. The natural beauty of this valley comes alive with its rich landscape. The area of the valley is roughly 36 km, and the altitude is between 600 and 900 meters above sea level. |
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Ramakrishna Beach : Located at the east coast with a largest stretch of seafront, Ramakrishna beach is a favourite and nice spot to spend the time relaxing on the softy sand. The twin beaches - Ramakrishna Beach and Lawson's Bay present the tourists will mind-blowing scenic view of the nature, especially the reddish setting sun. The submarine museum, Rishikonda Beach, the Kali Temple, VUDA Park, statues of prominent personalities, Matsyadarshini, road side restaurants and parks - all attracts visitors to this beach.'Victory at Sea', the war memorial at the beach shore which was dedicated to the memory of 1971 Indo-Pak war soldiers is worth visiting.
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| Visakha Museum : Visakha Museum (Full name: Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Museum) is a museum located in the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India which houses the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalingandhra region. Collections available for viewing in the museum include ancient armory, crockery, coins, silk costumes, jewelry, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrap books, periodicals, and maps. All of these were used by the early settlers in the region. |
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Indira Gandhi Zoological Park :The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam is the biggest zoo that is surrounded by natural reserve. The region covers an area of 625 acres and is placed between two hills and the Bay of Bengal on the east. The beauty of the natural surroundings and the presence of various kinds of animals and birds attract many tourists to the zoo.The zoo started on 19th May in the year 1977. The zoo has a collection of over 80 species animals who are placed in different sections of carnivores, lesser carnivores, primates, small mammals, reptiles, ungulates and aves. |
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Borra Caves : The Borra Caves, also called Borra Guhalu (Borra means something that has bored into the ground and guhalu means caves), are located on the East Coast of India, in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku valley (with hill ranges elevation varying from 800 m (2,624.7 ft) to 1,300 m (4,265.1 ft)) of the Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. The Caves, one of the largest in the country, at an elevation of about 705 m (2,313.0 ft), distinctly exhibit a variety of impressive speleothems(pictured) ranging from very small to big and irregularly shaped stalactites and stalagmites.
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Rishikonda Beach : Rushikonda Beach is dotted with golden sand and the tidy waves of Bay of Bengal. Possessing a vast stretch of water, it is an ideal beach for indulging in various water sports such as swimming, water skiing and wind surfing. Lined with green plants and foliage, the beach attracts many nature lovers and adventure lovers to the destination.
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Distance Chart |
Agra - 1677 Km
Ahmedabad - 1858 Km
Akola - 1062 Km
Allahabad - 1052 Km
Amritsar - 2326 Km
Bangalore - 1015 Km
Bellary - 858 Km
Bhopal - 1312 Km
Bhubaneswar - 425 Km
Calcutta - 866 Km
Cuttack - 450 Km
Chennai - 510 Km
New Delhi - 1880 Km
Hubli - 1068 Km
Hyderabad - 650 Km
Indore - 1308 Km
Salem - 1136 Km
Shimla - 2222 Km
Srinagar - 2755 Km
Vadodara - 1595 Km
Vijayawada - 382 Km
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