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Rushi Konda Beach Rushikonda is 8 Km. away from Visakhapatnam with clean golden Beaches, is an ideal place for swimming and wind surfing in picturesque settings A.P.Tourism has 12 elegant cottages overlooking the beach for comfortable accommodation for tourists. Proposed to construct a swimming pool and also to introduce water sports are on the anvil.

Rama Krishna Beach The Ramakrishna Mission Ashram beach is a beautiful spot for relaxation and pleasure is a natural beautic scene. There is an imposing Kali Temple near this beach. The aquarium here is an added attraction. The roaring sounds of sea gives enormous pleasure.

Bhimili Beach in Visakhapatnam Distrait  Bhimili is also called as Bhimunipatnam. 24 Km beach road from Vizag to Bhimili is one of the longest beach roads in India. The sun-kissed beaches en route make the Car/Bike drive as enjoyable as the destination.  Bhimunipatnam  sleepy little town, is the second oldest municipality in the country and is situated at the confluence of river Gosthani and the Bay of Bengal. Bhimili Bhimeswara Swamy temple welcomes every visitor to this little town. According to history, the temple was constructed in 1226 by Salivahana saka. There are also cluster of temples along the line of sea coast.  the way to Bhimili one can venture into "Erramattidibbalu", beautiful formation of red sand. Mostly this has place been used for filming purposes. It always has been a favorite hang out for young couples. The important landmarks of  Bhimunipatnam  include, pilgrimage ce...

Rushikonda Beach (Sugar Loaf Hill) Picture a 180-degree view of the white sand beach, dotted with palm and mango grooves on a warm breezy evening, as the rush of waves against the shore can be heard. Picture a quiet afternoon at the beach with only you and your friends and no one else. Picture sitting at an open air restaurant, as you listen to the soothing music and marvel at the stunning sunset. This is Just Rushikonda Beach. Sarva Rusheeswara Temple The shrine is believed to have been discovered by Yogi Raghavendra in 1949. According to the Hindu mythology, the Sapta Rishis performed penance and pujas at this spot and consecrated the temple. The temple has separate shrines for Lord Shiva and Bala Tripura Sundari. It also enshrines the idols of Lord Ganesh, Navagrahas, Goddess Gowri, Goddess Ganga and Lord Hanuman in the form of Arihantaka Harimarkata. The highlight here is seven wells, which according to local populace contain the water of seven sacred river...

Araku Valley About Araku Valley Tourism Araku Valley is an extremely scenic hill station in the district of Vishakhapatnam in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. Famous for its expanse of coffee plantation, the valley is surrounded by green hills, lush valleys in different shades of green, and forests all around.  Located in the country’s Eastern Ghats, it is at an average altitude of 911 meters above sea level and is at a distance of 115 km from the city of Vishakhapatnam. The valley is quite close to the Orissa border in the north.  Things to do in Araku Valley The natural beauty of the valley is the main attraction of the place and draws tourists from all over the country as well as abroad. The journey to the valley is equally enthralling passing through dense forestry and scenic hills and valleys. At about a distance of 29 km is known for Borra caves, which is famous for its million-year old stalactites and stalagmites.  The A...

Visakhapatnam  Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 2.5 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was named after the god of Valor, Visakha. It is located 625 kilometres (388 mi) east of state capital, Hyderabad. The city is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and faces the Bay of Bengal to the east. It is the administrative headquarters of Visakhapatnam district and is also headquarters to the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. Visakhapatnam is often referred to as The Jewel of The East Coast or The City of Destiny and is sometimes referred to as the "Goa of the East Coast." Just like its west coast counterpart, it has beautiful virgin beaches, laterite hillocks, smooth roads and stunning landscape. Health-tourism is a fa...