HUB ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA District Vizianagaram District Srikakulam District Tenneti Park,
Witness the power beneath the surface KURSURA MUSEUM Visit the only submarine museum in South East Asia. TU-142 JET MUSEUM located in front of Kursura Submarine at RK Beach,. 4 km from RTC Complex 6 km from 4 km from RTC Complex 6 km from RAMANARAYANAM TEMPLE VIZIANAGARAM 38 km from 52 km from
KAILASAGIRI HILL Get a breathtaking view of Vizag city and enjoy many attractions here. 9 km from RTC Complex and Beach Road 11 km from ARAKU VALLEY A hill station surrounded by forests that are rich in biodiversity and home to tribals and coffee farms. 124 km from Vishakhapatnam 111 km from
ADVENTURE IN VIZAG Enjoy the thrill of water sports at Rushikonda and Ramakrishna beach. ADVENTURE IN ARAKU Go rappelling at Chaparai waterfalls in Araku valley. 10 km from 16 km from 137 km from 124 km from BORRA CAVES Find yourself within the naturally sculpted walls of the multi-million-year-old Borra caves, considered to be one of India s deepest caves. 36 km from Araku 38 km from Araku
Face of a lion. Body of a man. Soul of a god. SIMHACHALAM TEMPLE An ornate temple located on a beautiful hilltop with unique architecture dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu. 22 km from 20 km from The Sun Temple (Sri Suryanarayana Swamy) of Arasavilli, shines like a Jewel among the cluster of temples that adorn the cultural and spiritual map of India. Epigraphic evidences establish the fact that it was built by king Devendra Varma during 7th Century A.D. This wonderful temple has been built in such a way that the early morning sun s rays fall on the feet of the deity twice a year. 4 km from Srikakulam 5 km from Srikakulam
BOJJANNAKONDA The 3 rd and 4 th century Buddhist constructions on the two small hillocks Bojjannakonda & Lingalakonda in Sankaram village near Anakapalle are replete with rock-cut Stupas, Viharas, Buddha images, monastery and sancturies. Several antiquities like seals, inscribed tablets, pots, copper coins of 7 th century AD have been excavated. 45 km from Visakhaptnam KATIKI WATERFALLS The last 15 minutes of the trek up to the base of the waterfall is a stiff climb. Steps are there up to the waterfall for safety. You can take a bath at the base of the waterfall. 90 km from Visakhaptnam
KONDAKARLA AVA This natural, fresh water lake is home to many birds and is a perfect location for photographers interesteded in wildlife photography. 45 km from Visakhaptnam DUTCH CEMETRIES The Dutch Cemetery at Bheemili Beach, close to 24 kms from Vizag, is a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. Here the bleakness of the departed and the colour of colonial history go hand in hand. Built in the 16th century, at the time when Bheemili was know as a Dutch trading centre. 30 km from Visakhaptnam ROSS HILLS It s one of the highest peaks on the Eastern Ghats, the hill is named after an Englishman Mr. Ross, who constructed his house on this hill during 1864. The hill is dedicated to three different faiths; hence, it is visited by people belonging to different religions and castes. 6 km from Visakhaptnam 5 km from Visakhaptnam
VISAKHA MUSEUM This museum houses the historical treasures and artefacts of the Kalingandhra region. Collections available for viewing in the museum include ancient armoury, crockery, coins, silk constumes, jewellery, stuffed animals, portraits, manuscripts, letters, diaries, scrapbooks, periodicals and maps. There are many models of warships, planes and submarines. There are many historial items presented by different countries too. 20 km from Visakhaptnam CHINTAPALLI BEACH & RESORTS POOSAPATIREGA (M) VIZIANAGARAM Chintapalli Beach is located in Vizianagaram District. This serene, tranquil and beautiful beach is an ideal picnic spot.
MAHARAJA MUSIC AND DANCE COLLEGE, VIZIANAGARAM Vijaya Rama Gajapathi Raju IV established Maha Rajah Music College in the year 1919. Ajjada Adibhatla Narayana Dasu known as Harikatha Pitha Maha was the founder/first principal of this prestigious institution. This college was established for promoting classical music. Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mridangam, Nadhaswaram and Harikatha were taught to the students. Stalwarts like Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao(film singer), Saluri Rajeswara Rao(film music director) P. Susheela (film singer), Dwaram Narasinga Rao(violinist) were the proud products of this prestigious institution. At present this college is called as Maha Rajah Government Music College, Vizianagaram. RAMATHEERTHAM TEMPLE NELLIMARLA (M) VIZIANAGARAM Ramatheertham is a place located nearly 13 km away from Vizianagaram on the Bavikonda Hill. It is renowned as a site adorned with a 1000-year-old Lord Rama Temple, established during the 16th century under the reign of Pashupati kings. The most striking feature of the temple is that it exists on a massive rock. Situated in the proximity of the temple is also a lake called Koneru. Another major tourist spot in the area lying close to the temple is the ruins of Buddhist Mahasthupa situated on a hilltop called Gurubukhatakonda. Crafted with bricks, the shrine measures to be 19 feet tall and 65 feet in diameter and is adorned with carvings of Jain Tirthankara s.
ERRA MATTI DIBBALU This 1.2 million year old unique red soil hills have been notified as a Geo Heritage Site. THATIPUDI RESERVOIR VIZIANAGARAM Constructed across Gosthani River, this freshwater reservoir irrigates 15,378 acres of fields in Vizianagaram and also provides drinking water to the city. 70 km from 25 km from 5 km from Bheemili 27 Km from THOTLAKONDA 2200 years ago Buddhist monks meditated on this sacred hill overlooking the sea. ETIKOPPAKA TOYS VILLAGE Famous for making authentic wooden toys. 15 Km from Elamanchili 15 Km from Elamanchili 22 Km from Narasingapalli 16 km from RK Beach 21 km from PONDURU KHADI & BUDHITI BRASS SRIKAKULAM Famous for making Khadi and Budhiti Brass 120 km from 120 km from
DELICACIES OF HUB From the best coffee in the region to the well-preserved culinary secrets of the tribals, Vizag's cuisine is a must-try for all. ARAKU COFFEE ROYYALA IGURU PRAWN CURRY BONGU BIRYANI BAMBOO BIRYANI BONGU CHICKEN BAMBOO CHICKEN PAPPU CHEKKA PEANUT JAGGERY SWEET CHENNA KHAJA A DESERT MADE OF BREAKING MILK AND SUGAR SIRUP POTLAM CHICKEN MASALA CHICKEN COOKED IN A RAPPED BANANA LEAF
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