Visakhapatnam District

WORTH SEEING PLACES

HOLY PLACEA

Simhachalam:

It is 16km away from Visakhapatnam town. It is a sacred place situated on hill (Simhachalam) belonging to 11AD. It is a famous one at the height of 244m from the sea level. Here the idol of Varahalakshmi  Narasimha swamy is enveloped by Sandal paste (chandanam) always. It is removed in the month of  Vysakhi  and this is called Chandanotsavam. Here is a Pole called

Kappastambham (frog’s pole) and it is believed to be satiate of wants and attain health, when one huggs it. The victorious poles installed by Srikrishndevaraya and stone inscriptions can be seen. There are a number of small to big waterfalls here. In total, the whole hill gives the impression of a lion in sitting manner.

Appiconda: 

It is 35 KM away from Visakhpatnam bearing a temple Someswara, which belongs to 11AD, is a famous visiting place.

Panchadarla:

It is 35Km away from Anakapalli and is situated at the feet of    “Phanigiri” the temple Dharmalingeswara is a famous one. There are five perennial water outlets so it is called Panchdarla and the temple is enriched with wonderful sculptures, belonging to East Chalukyas of 13^th AD

TOURIST PLACES

Arakuloya:

It is 115km away from Visakhapatnam, spreading up to 35 square km and at the height of 600 to 900 meters from the sea level. There are many people here, belonging to tribal communities. The railroad to here from Visakhapatnam is unforgettable one due to its journey among beautiful nature and prolonged tunnels. This railway line is on top of the hills. Ranajalleda is a waterfall to be seen. It is famous for a kind of dance “DIMSA”. Araku is said to be poor man’s Ooty.

 Bhimunipatnam:

It is 30KM away from Visakhapatnam. Here there are age old Constructions, light house, a port which belongs  to 17^th century and the river ‘Gostani’ confluences in the sea here itself. Journey from Visakhapatnam to Bhimili is a fine one. A good beach is placed here.

Sankaaram:

It is a village 41KM away fromVisakhapatnam which is historically known to all, consists Buddha pillars and idols.

Anakapalli:

It is famous for jaggery and places 2^nd in the nation. Jaggery is sold 1.60lakh tonnes every year.  ‘Kanyakaparameswari’.  ‘Nukalamma’ temples are famous here.

Krishnadevipeta:

Revolt against the British by Alluri Sitaramaraju started here and his cremation place is here.

Visakhapatnam:

It is second biggest city after Hyderabad. It was named Waltair because of the collector so named in British rule. There are many place to see are port, Dolphins nose, light house (64KM area covers) Ramakrishna beach, Vuda park, Kailasagiri, Zoo park, Kanakamahalakshmi  temple, circuit house, visakha steel plant etc.

Distance from Visakhapatnam to other places in KM

Simhachalam 16,                                                       Appikonda  35,

Araku  115,                                                                  Bhimili  30,

Anakapalli  42,                                                           K.D. peta  95,

Chodavaram 61,                                                         Madugula  92

Narsipatnam  70,                                                       Elamanchili  60.