Fishing Camp at Rishikonda Beach, Vizag

At one corner of the Rishikonda Beach and a good distance away from the tourist area is the fishing section of this beach.


This is where one can find colourful fishing boats lined up and the fishermen who are either working on their fishing gear or on their fishing boats.


It is a fantastic experience to see these fishermen at work. This fishing camp in my mind, is the real beach as it captures the true essence of the local community.

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Rishikonda Beach – A Pretty Setting for a Beach Holiday!!

Rishikonda Beach, on the east coast of India is located about 20 kilometres from the heart of Visakhapatnam city in Andhra Pradesh.


This pristine looking beach is one of Vizag’s most favoured tourist destinations. This beach is very popular with both locals and tourists alike as this beach is safe for swimming.


The beach surroundings is very picturesque too with the Eastern Ghats bordering the beach on one side.


A lot of sea-facing resorts are situated on some of these Eastern Ghat hills and provide quick access to the beach, while being situated in green surroundings.


These resorts, available in both luxury and budget options offer spa treatments and massages and other attractive packages to woo and help their customers relax.

 
And, as is true with most of the beaches in India, this beach too offers a great shopping experience with make-shift shacks selling everything from sea-shell decorative items, gift items, snacks, hot eateries and games for the children.

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The 40 km Marine Drive of Vishakhapatnam

Vishakhapatnam is blessed with a very long beach line and some time back the government of Andhra Pradesh recognized this natural treasure and built a 40 kilometre long marine drive.


A lot of tourist attractions are located close to this marine drive. Some of them are Submarine Museum, Victory at Sea, Kailashgiri, Ramakrishna Beach, Rishikonda Beach, Borra Caves, and Dolphin’s Nose.


I was lucky to have visited most of them. But, overall, I was extremely surprised and happy to see such a long marine drive in a city. Do you know any other city in India that has such a long or longer marine drive?

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A Walk through the Kailashgiri Temple Campus at Vishakhapatnam

Kailashgiri is a peak on the Eastern Ghats and about 15 kilometres from the heart of Vishakhapatnam city.


This peak facing the Bay of Bengal is situated just 5 kilometres from the marine drive. One can get excellent views of Vizag city and its long beach line from here.


Apart from its pristine natural setting, Kailashgiri is also the seat of a pretty large temple. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and huge statues of these 2 gods have been erected right at the top of the hill.


Beautifully paved paths and manicured gardens adorn the perimeter of this temple. The area on the top is huge and a lot of view towers have been setup to allow tourists relax and admire the stunning views.


This place is very popular with local families for a great picnic spot. A narrow gauge toy train lookalike that gives the tourists a hill roundabout trip is also popular with the visitors.

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Bird’s Eye View of Vizag City and its Beach Line!

The city of Vishakhapatnam, nestled in the coastal Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh is an extremely beautiful city.


I got a splendid aerial view of the cityscape and its long beach-line when I hiked up to the other side of Kailashgiri, a small peak on the Eastern Ghats facing the Bay of Bengal.


From where I stood, I could see greenery everywhere. In addition, I could see the waves from the Bay of Bengal lap the long beach line of this industrial city.


The city’s meandering marine drive and the lovely cityscape accounted for a breathtaking setting. I would stop to catch my breath along various parts of the hike only to be left breathless by nature’s benevolence here.

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