8 Sights in Visakhapatnam, India (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Visakhapatnam, India! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Visakhapatnam. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

Sightseeing Tours in Visakhapatnam

1. INS Kursura Museum

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INS Kursura (S20) was a Kalvari-class diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy. It was India's fourth submarine. Kursura was commissioned on 18 December 1969 and was decommissioned on 27 February 2001 after 31 years of service. It participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, where it played a key role in patrol missions. It later participated in naval exercises with other nations and made many goodwill visits to other countries.

Wikipedia: INS Kursura (S20) (EN)

2. Tenneti Park

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Tenneti Viswanadham (1895–1979) was born into Telugu speaking Brahmin family. He was a political figure from Visakhapatnam, on the east coast of India. He took an active part in India's struggle for independence. He is remembered now for his role in the establishment of a modern and shore-based steel plant at Visakhapatnam.

Wikipedia: Tenneti Viswanadham (EN)

3. Kailasagiri park

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Kailasagiri is a hilltop park in the city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The park was developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) and comprises 380 acres (150 ha) of land covered with flora and tropical trees. The hill, at 173 metres (568 ft), overlooks the city of Visakhapatnam.

Wikipedia: Kailasagiri (EN)

4. Kambalakonda

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Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India. The hill is about 128 metres (420 ft) above sea level and overlooks the sea. The Telugu name Toṭlakoṇḍa derived from the presence of a number of rock-cut cisterns hewn into the bedrock of the hillock. In 2019, the stupa was partially damaged due to monsoons, but it was restored by 2021 at the cost of Rs 42 lakh.

Wikipedia: Thotlakonda (EN)

5. Visakha Museum

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Visakha Museum Visakha Budathadu / CC BY-SA 2.0

Visakha Museum is a museum located in the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India, which houses the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalingandhra region. It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Janardhana Reddy on October 8, 1991, owned by Government of India.

Wikipedia: Visakha Museum (EN)

6. VUDA Park

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VUDA Park or VMRDA Park is an urban park located near RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is operated by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). It contains gardens, a view of the Bay of Bengal, rides on horses and camels, and a skating rink. In December 2017, then-Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a project to offer tourism by helicopter.

Wikipedia: VUDA Park (EN)

7. TU 142 Aircraft Museum

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The TU 142 Aircraft Museum is a preserved Tupolev Tu-142 located in Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Built as part of Vizag city tourism promotion, it was formally inaugurated by President of India Ram Nath Kovind in December 2017

Wikipedia: TU 142 Aircraft Museum (EN)

8. Victory at Sea 1971

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Victory at Sea 1971 Indian Navy / GODL-India

The Victory at Sea Memorial is an Indian memorial constructed after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 which is dedicated to the Indian Navy and the Eastern Naval Command sailors. It was constructed in 1996. It is located on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam.

Wikipedia: Victory at Sea Memorial (EN)

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