Must Visit Beaches in Vizag: Vizag is called the “City of Destiny”. Ever wondered why? Probably because of the widely spread ocean around the city, the tranquility it brings to people. The cool breeze in the evening and soothing sunrise brings a sense of calmness to Vizagites. Vizag has a wide range of sea shore making it the most beautiful place in south India. Here we bring you the top 7 most exquisite beaches in Vizag.
The Top 8 Famous Beaches in Vizag (Visakhapatnam)
Here is the list of some of the top beaches in Vizag or Visakhapatnam:
- Rama Krishna Beach(R.K.Beach)
- Rushikonda Beach
- Yarada Beach
- Divis Beach
- Bheemili Beach(Bheemunipatnam Beach)
- Seethapalem Beach
- Lawson’s Bay Beach
Rama Krishna Beach (R.K. Beach):
This is a well-known beach and most popular among other reasons being located at the city Centre, it is the most happening place in Vizag at the weekends. It is surrounded by reputed hotels, people from all over the country will come here, thus making it a crowded place. It has numerous museums such as VMRDA INS Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum and Sea Harrier Museum.
Various street foods are the main attraction here. Many events will happen here every weekend. There is another lighthouse near this, from which we can see the whole RK beach and Visakhapatnam port. Do check them out whenever you are here.
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Rushikonda Beach:
It is one of the best scenic beaches in Vizag, with a decent crowd. You will have a beautiful view from resorts here. It has many adventurous sports such as scuba diving, parasailing, speed boating and jet-skiing. If you love adventurous sports you must check this place out.
Other than these you can experience a beautiful sunrise here. Over the weekends some people would release baby turtles into the beach. If you are looking for some pleasant beach view from your resort this place is for you.
Yarada Beach – Must Visit Beach in Vizag:
This place is one of the least explored beaches in Vizag. It is 30 kms away from the city, making it the least explored beach for localities but if you need some serenity this is the place. This place doesn’t have much of attractions just a small sea shore. But if you love spending time alone with very less people along with the beach this is a must try place. There is the Yarada lighthouse which gives you an amazing view of both the sea and city view. It is called Dolphin nose view point. You need to have own transportation to reach this place.
Divis Beach:
This is also one of the deserted beaches in Vizag. It is located around 35 kms from the main city. The name has come from a company called Divis Laboratories which has constructed a bridge into the sea. This can be seen in many films. It has attracted many tourists but since it is far from the city it is very calm on weekdays. Same as Yarada beach, you need to have your own transportation to reach here.
Sagar Nagar Beach:
This beach is very close to the city within a 10 kms radius. It has very scenic locations same as Rushikonda beach, one can experience most exquisite sunrise from here. It is very crowded during the weekends, if you are in the city and want to experience a beautiful sunrise do visit this place. This is a very good place to walk along the shore of the beach in the mornings.
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Bheemili Beach (Bheemunipatnam Beach)
This beach is located towards the northern part of the city. The road from the main city to Bheemili beach is so beautiful. It is another popular beach near Vizag surrounded by renowned hotels with a pool side view of the beach. This beach usually has high tides among all other beaches making it the second most crowded place next to RK beach. Apart from this there is a two-day event called ‘Bheemili Utsav’ which will be held every November second week.
Seethapalem Beach:
This is located far away from the city just like Bheemili beach. It would take around 2 hrs of journey to reach here, but if you are looking for sunsets and to make a picnic for your family then it is a perfect place for you. It has some big rock stacks on the water making it worth a beautiful picture with the sun settling down. There will be cliffside hiking during the weekends. If you love hiking you must visit this place. You could even set up small shacks of your own.
Lawson’s Bay Beach:
Lawson’s Bay Beach is a beautiful, quiet beach that’s not too crowded. It’s about 22 km from the city and close to Rama Krishna Beach. The beach has white sand, lots of green plants, and a lovely view. The Bay of Bengal adds to its beauty with clear water and calm waves. This beach is great for surfing, swimming, and relaxing in the sun. After enjoying the beach, you can sit back with a book. If you stay until sunset, you’ll see a stunning view. Whether you love taking photos or just want to share some great pictures online, Lawson’s Bay is the perfect place.
Transportation: There will be rental bikes and car services through out the city, you can rent and go around to visit these exquisite locations.
When to Visit: Most feasible time to visit these beaches are from August to January. There will be high humidity during summer here. So if you are planning a visit during summer prepare accordingly.
