From Korangi, we went to Annavaram. 

The temple there sits beautifully on a hill (has a cute lil story that has link to Bhadrachalam) the climb up was worth every step. The view from the top is unreal, you can literally see tiny villages, winding roads, and river below like they’re miniature models. The air felt fresh, the atmosphere peaceful, and to top it off, I met a cute little monkey family just hanging around near the temple steps like locals.

From there, our first major stop was Yarada Beach. Damn, that place is stunning! Even the road leading there, winding along the cliffs overlooking the sea, was mesmerizing. We then made our way to the Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse, the view from up there was absolutely worth the climb. You can actually see the dolphin shaped rock formation all the way from Rushikonda Beach!

We also visited Ross Hill Church, one of the oldest in Vizag. What’s really special is that right in the same area, there’s also a temple and a masjid, all co existing side by side. The people there help each other, especially during festivals, and it was wholesome to witness that harmony. From the viewpoint, you can see the Vizag port and the natural harbor, and we even got to see ships being moved from the port into the sea, which was surprisingly cool to watch. Kind of like shipspotting(if that exists)

That night, we stayed near Bheemili Beach, which is a bit farther out. We planned our route in such a way that we covered Vizag from the outer edges inward.

The next morning we visited Thotlakonda, where they found ancient Buddhist stupas not too long ago. The place has such calm energy, you can really feel it. (Also, yes, we heard some raunchy local stories along the way haha).

From there, we headed to Rushikonda Beach and it was a bit heartbreaking to see what the previous CM had done to the “konda” area. It shouldn’t be allowed to destroy our nature in that way.

One thing that stood out was Kailasagiri Hills! Don’t skip the toy train there, trust me, take it just for the views. The first photo in this post was from that spot. The ride was short but breathtaking, with sweeping views of the sea, mountains and city together.

After that, we checked out Trinetra Park, where there’s this massive abandoned ship, it looked straight out of that Instagram north sea reel haha and finally wrapped up the day at the Submarine Museum by the beach.

We had our food breaks at some of the beach food trucks, and honestly, the Maggi stalls around every beach were a savior, there’s something about eating Maggi by the waves that hits different.

All in all, Vizag was absolutely beautiful, a perfect blend of mountains, beaches, and city vibes. It truly has it all, and makes for the ideal short escape.

Budget: Around ₹15k for 2.5 days (we stayed at a resort). You could easily do it under ₹10k with budget accommodation since most attractions are free or charge minimal entry fees.

Ideal Duration: 4 days if you want to cover everything at a relaxed pace, we did it in 2.5 days since this was part of a longer 2 week trip.





My Vizag Diaries