INS Kurusura Submarine Museum
Beach Road 2 hrs
Explore a decommissioned submarine on Ramakrishna Beach.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Telugu and English and Hindi
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Beach Road
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, small amounts appreciated.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
70 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Pulao
Gongura Mamsam
Pootharekulu
Chepala Pulusu
When to visit Visakhapatnam
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: December
Busiest: Oct-Mar
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Jan85
Pleasant, cool
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Feb80
Warm, pleasant
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Mar65
Warm, humid
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Apr50
Hot, very humid
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May40
Very hot, pre-monsoon
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Jun55
Monsoon starts, hot
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Jul60
Monsoon, humid
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Aug65
Monsoon, humid
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Sept70
Monsoon ends, humid
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Oct80
Pleasant, post-monsoon
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Nov85
Pleasant, cool
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Dec90
Cool, very pleasant
Things to do in Visakhapatnam
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Araku Valley Day Trip
Araku Valley 8 hrs
Escape to the picturesque hills and coffee plantations of Araku Valley.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Kailasagiri Hill Park
Kailasagiri 3 hrs
Enjoy panoramic city and sea views from this scenic hilltop park.
Rushikonda Beach
Rushikonda 4 hrs
Relax on golden sands or try water sports at this popular beach.
Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse
Gangavaram 2 hrs
Visit the iconic rock formation and lighthouse for stunning coastal views.
Best in the evening
1 place
Local Street Food Exploration
Jagadamba Centre 2 hrs
Savor authentic Andhra street food like Punugulu and Dosa.
Any time of day
2 places
Borra Caves
Araku Valley (Day Trip) 3 hrs
Marvel at ancient stalactite and stalagmite formations in these natural caves.
Visakha Museum
Beach Road 2 hrs
Discover local history and artifacts in a colonial-era bungalow.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Visakhapatnam
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Romantic tour in Visakhapatnam
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Activity tour
Jindhagada Trek
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Unstructured tour
Vizag City Tour With Uber
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Unstructured tour
Private Transfer from Visakhapatnam City to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) Airport
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Unstructured tour
Private Transfer from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) Airport to Visakhapatnam City
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Unstructured tour
Affordable Vizag Airport Transfer
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Multi day tour
Visakhapatnam - The Coastal Gem Private Tour
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Multi day tour
Vizag to Chennai Beaches & Valley on East Coast
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Visakhapatnam
Straight-line distance from the centre of Visakhapatnam.
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