Shiny golden sand and clean blue waters of Bay of Bengal, Rishikonda Beach is 8kms from Vishakhapatnam. Rishikonda beach attracts great visitors every day for its mesmerizing beauty. It is considered as one of the best beaches in Vishakhapatnam and is popular among water sports lovers. There are many water sport activities that can be played here. Come along your family for a day full of fun. Witness one of the ecstatic moments when the horizon is painted beautiful with shades of orange, rejuvenating every part of your body. Go surfing, swimming or for a walk on beach for an unforgettable beach getaway.
Location: From Visakhapatnam it is around 8 kms away
How to reach:
- By Air: The closest airport to Rishikonda Beach is Visakhapatnam airport which is 16kms away from the city.
- By Rail: Visakhapatnam Railway station is well connected with other parts of the states and the country.
- By Road: Private & Local buses ply from various routes to Rishikonda Beach.
Nearest Airport: Visakhapatnam Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Visakhapatnam Railway Junction
Places to see: Visakhapatnam offers a rich platter of historical places to visit for tourists, some of them are Borra Caves, Buddhist Excavations and War Memorial. SOme of the nature’s best tourist spots are in Visakhapatnam the must visits are Araku Valley, Bheemli Beach, Dolphin’s Nose, Gangavaram Beach, Kailasa Giri, Kondakarla Ava Beach, Lawson’s Bay Beach, Ramakrishna Beach, VUDA Park (Taraka Rama) and Yarada Beach.
Food:
Food in Visakhapatnam is typical south Indian with dosa, idli, rasam and lip smacking sea food. There are many beach side shacks offering the best of local flavors and world cuisines like Chinese Italian and many more.
Local Restaurants:
Sai Ram Southern Spices, Homg Kong Chinese Restaurant, Alakpuri Deluxe Retaurants, Cauvery, Best Treats and many more.
Emergency Numbers:
Police: Beside S P Office, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – (0891) 2783887
Hospital:
Naidu Hospital
Nr Sukanya Theater, Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam – 530027
9849645680, (0891) 2520975
Budget Hotels in Visakhapatnam
Vidhi Residency
28-9-57, Beside Kalyani Press, Suryabagh Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530020
0891 255 5400
Approx. Rs.1300
Sai Priya Resorts
VisakhapatnamBeach Rd, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh
0891 279 0333
Approx. Rs. 1300
Supreme Hotel, Visakhapatnam
Collector Office Down, Near Coastal Battery
Visakhapatnam
0891 278 2472
Approx. 1300
Dwaraka Inn Hotel, Visakhapatnam
Station Roda, Dwarakanagar,
Visakhapatnam
Ph. :- 2712630 to 636
Approx. Rs.700
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