Rishikonda Beach-A Popular scenic Destination near Visakhapatnam

Rishikonda beach Vizag

Rishikonda beach is a popular beach in Vizag, situated around 8 km from Visakhapatnam city. Rishikonda beach is widely known for its golden sands and tidy waves of the Bay of Bengal. It is surrounded by green plants and picture-perfect natural attractions. located in the midst of the frothy blue sea and emerald greenery, the place is a favorite among water sports lovers because of the range of activities that are offered here including surfing, jet-skiing, swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing. The beaches have many natural charms and this is the reason for their immense popularity among local as well as foreign tourists. Rishikonda Beach Vizag is an ideal destination for a peaceful weekend getaway.

Geography

Visakhapatnam also known as Vizag, is the largest and most populous city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is situated between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. The average elevation is 45 meters. The city is surrounded by the Simhachalam Hill Range to the west, the Yarada Hills to the southeast, and Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary to the northwest. 

Rishikonda beach Vizag tourist places

During the evening time, Rishikonda beach is surrounded by nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts enjoying some beautiful moments amidst the scenic view of the beach. AP Tourism has built cottages around the beach along with restaurants and other amenities making it an attractive place for travel. Rishikonda Beach is one of the prime attractions of Vizag city and also one of the top places to experience Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the country looking to spend some relaxed moments amidst the pristine sandy beaches located here. The beach is a haven for water sports lovers. Visitors can enjoy here water skiing, speed boating, sunbathing, windsurfing, and swimming. There is a 14th-century temple on Rishikonda beach called Sapta Rusheswara Temple.

Ramakrishna Beach

Ramakrishna Beach (RK Beach) is a spectacular long beach on the Bay of Bengal. This is one of the most popular beaches in Visakhapatnam and gets its name from the Ramakrishna Mission ashram situated on Beach Road. Ramakrishna Beach is one of the main attractions of Vizag city. This beach occupying large parts of the seafront is a great spot to spend time leisurely. The Submarine Museum, Visakha museum, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Ashram, an aquarium, Kali Temple, and statues of prominent personalities are some best attractions of RK beach. The beach is best known for the INS Kursura Submarine Museum, which preserves the Kalvari class submarine.

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Submarine Museum

The Museum is located on Beach Road, close to Ramakrishna Beach. The Submarine Museum is a Russian-built submarine of the Indian Navy-INS Kurusura turned into a museum in 2001. Submarine Museum is one of the main attractions of Vizag city.

The Museum is the first submarine tuned to a museum in the whole of Asia and the second in the World. INS Kurusura Submarine was inducted into the Indian Navy on 18, December 1969 and the same was decommissioned in 2001 after 31 years of glorious service to the nation. It has been established with the aim to create awareness among the public to know how submarines work during wartime.

Bheemili beach

Bheemunipatnam popularly known as Bheemili is famous for its picturesque beach. It is at a distance of 32 km from Vizag. The beach is known for its soft golden sand and blue water. A concrete pathway to has been laid along the beach to hold statues of Buddha, Five Pandavas, and a dinosaur. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and adventurers and is considered safe for swimming. The beach is famous for several water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, and water skiing.

Yarada beach

Yarada Beach is situated, in a village of the same name at a distance of 15 kilometers from Visakhapatnam. It is located near Gangavaram beach, Dolphin’s Nose, and Gangavaram Port. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vizag.

Dolphin’s Nose

Dolphin’s Nose is Located in Visakhapatnam between Yarada beach and Gangavaram Port. It is a hill and is named Dolphin Nose because of its headland has the shape of a dolphin’s nose. On the edge of this hill is a Light House.

Kailasagiri

Kailasagiri is a charming hill on the seafront at an altitude of 130 meters and one of the prime attractions in Vizag city. The park is spread over an area of 350 acres and is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Vizag with attractive views of the sea, beaches, lush green forests, and the beautiful city. The major attraction of the park is the Lord Shiva Parvathi statue. The hilltop has some other wonderful attractions like the Titanic viewpoint, floral clock, Shanku-Chakra Namas of Lord Venkateswara, Gliding point, and Jungle Trails.

Simhachalam

Simhachalam is a densely wooded hill known as Simhachalam, located at a distance of 18 km from Vizag city. Simhadri or Simhachalam is an 11th-century Hindu temple, dedicated to Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy, an incarnation of Vishnu. The temple is said to have been constructed in 1098 by the famous Chola king, Kulothunga Chola. The Wall of Temple has elephants, flowers, and plants portrayed in the carvings.  Millions of devotees from around the country visit this temple every year especially during the Chandanotsavam Festival Season.

How to Reach Rishikonda beach

Rishikonda beach is easily accessible by air, Railey, and Raod. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam while the nearest railway station is Visakhapatnam. There are frequent buses and cabs from Visakhapatnam which are run by APSRTC to the Rishikonda beach.