Visakhapatnam This is one of those places you must visit in South India. A port city that overlooks the Bay of Bengal and is surrounded by the Eastern Ghats on three sides, many of you would be surprised to know what this city has to offer. Of course it has lots of beaches and some museums too. It is home to the country’s oldest shipyard and also houses a submarine museum; For the first time in Asia.

If you are planning to visit the city soon, you must know which places you need to cover to make your trips a success. Take a look at our curated list.

Borra Caves

You must visit the Borra Caves which are located in the Ananthagiri Hills of Araku Valley. The thing that will interest you most in the caves is the formation of stalactites and stalagmites. You will love the depth of this cave spread over 2 km. Pro Tip: Watch your step, as it can be a little slippery up there.

Araku Valley

Situated at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, coffee lovers will have a great time visiting this valley. Why are you asking? Although this valley is famous for coffee plantations. One can actually learn something about the coffee making process. Moreover, the lush greenery of the valley will leave anyone mesmerized by this place.

Rishikonda Beach

It is popular, it is ancient, it is picturesque and it is a beach you must visit to soak in the beauty of nature and relax in its lap. You can also enjoy some water sports activities on the beach. So, golden sand, sky blue waters and you with your loved ones – we say this is something you should definitely add to your bucket list. There is relatively less crowd here. Therefore, it is a good option for those who want to spend a peaceful holiday.

Kailashgiri Temple

It is a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. A hill temple situated at a height of 360 meters, the added advantage of visiting this temple is that you get a panoramic view of the city. Here in this temple, the statue of Lord Shiva will be seen in a lying position at a height of 40 feet. So, for some quiet and peaceful time, visitors can head to this famous temple.

INS Kurusura Submarine Museum

Interestingly, this museum has been built inside a decommissioned submarine of the Indian Navy i.e. INS Kurusura. One of the reasons for converting the submarine into a museum was to give people a little insight into submarine life and how submarines operate. Moreover, what is even more amazing is that the museum is located along the Rama Krishna Beach, one of the picturesque beaches of the city. Visiting this museum will definitely prove to be a unique experience.

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