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Things to see in Visakhapatnam (India): 13 places and when to go
Visakhapatnam is a major city in India with around 1,529,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Nature (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, INS Kursura and RK Beach. The best time to come is October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- India · 17.732, 83.303
- Population
- About 1,529,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- October to March.
- Also possible
- April and September.
- Nearest airport
- MAA Chennai, 626 km as the crow flies
What to see in Visakhapatnam
The places in and around Visakhapatnam, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, SimhachalamHindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India6.8 km
- INS Kursura1969 Kalvari-class submarine3.3 km
- RK BeachBeach in Visakhapatnam3.0 km
- BojjannakondaProtected Buddhist Monument in Andhra Pradesh, India31 km
- Indira Gandhi Zoological ParkZoo in Visakhapatnam, India6.2 km
- TU 142 Aircraft MuseumAviation museum, transport museum in Pandurangapuram, Visakhapatnam3.2 km
- Visakha MuseumMuseum in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India3.5 km
- ThotlakondaProtected Buddhist Monument in Andhra Pradesh, India6.6 km
- Kambalakonda Wildlife SanctuaryForest near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India10 km
- Victory at Sea MemorialWar memorial in India3.4 km
- Kambalkonda Wildlife SanctuaryWith kids · Wildlife9.8 km
- Simhachalam ClimbHiking6.4 km
- Simhachalam TrailsHiking3.2 km
When to go to Visakhapatnam
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam is October to March; also possible: April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- 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. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Visakhapatnam
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 in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Vijayawada6 places315 km
- Bhubaneswar8 places388 km
- Cuttack5 places409 km
- Hyderabad30 places513 km
- Nagpur5 places585 km
- Chennai24 places610 km
And all of India, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Visakhapatnam?
The best known: Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Simhachalam, INS Kursura, RK Beach, Bojjannakonda, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Visakhapatnam?
October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 57.
How do you get to Visakhapatnam?
The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 626 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Visakhapatnam as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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