Place to visit
Victory at Sea Memorial, India: what it is and when to go
Victory at Sea Memorial is a war memorial in India (Visakhapatnam). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to March. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- War memorial in India · History
- Where
- India
- Best time
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- MAA Chennai, 626 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 17.71864, 83.3321
What it is and where
Victory at Sea Memorial is a war memorial in India (Visakhapatnam). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Visakhapatnam, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 17.71864, 83.3321; the nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA, Chennai), 626 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in India. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Victory at Sea Memorial is October to March.
- JanBest time11:03
- FebBest time11:25
- MarBest time11:53
- AprPossible12:24
- MayBetter not12:50
- JunBetter not13:03
- JulBetter not12:58
- AugBetter not12:36
- SepPossible12:06
- OctBest time11:35
- NovBest time11:09
- DecBest time10:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to India
To enter India there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months, with two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the India checklist. Currency: Indian rupee (INR), a closed currency; plugs: Type C, D and M · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter, and power cuts are normal); emergencies: 112 for everything · 100 police · 102 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- TU 142 Aircraft MuseumAviation museum, transport museum in Pandurangapuram, Visakhapatnam236 m
- INS Kursura1969 Kalvari-class submarine259 m
- Visakha MuseumMuseum in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India315 m
- RK BeachBeach in Visakhapatnam1.3 km
- Indira Gandhi Zoological ParkZoo in Visakhapatnam, India5.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the India guide.
More in India: History
- Taj Mahal: marble mausoleum in Agra, India
- Ajanta Caves: 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE Buddhist cave monuments located in Maharashtra, India
- Agra Fort: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Red Fort: historic fortress in Delhi, India
- Nalanda mahavihara: ancient Hindu-Buddhist monastery in present-day Bihar, India
- Qutb Minar: minaret in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India
Every India place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Victory at Sea Memorial?
It is a war memorial in India. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in India: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Victory at Sea Memorial?
October to March. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57.
How do you get to Victory at Sea Memorial?
The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 626 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around India is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the India map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have TU 142 Aircraft Museum, INS Kursura, Visakha Museum. The rest is in the India guide.
Keep reading
- Visakhapatnam13 places to see in and around Visakhapatnam, India: Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, INS Kursura, RK Beach. Best time: October to March.
- History311 places for history in India, from Taj Mahal to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to March. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndiaBefore travelling to India: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa, applied for online on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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