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Visakhapatnamవిశాఖపట్నం
Spend 2–3 days in Visakhapatnam: one day for the main beaches and city sights, another for a day‑trip to Araku Valley or nearby Buddhist sites.
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is Andhra Pradesh’s largest coastal city, known for long sandy beaches, hill‑top parks, a submarine museum and easy access to the scenic Araku Valley. It is a transport hub with an international airport and a major railway junction, making it a convenient base for a short coastal stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Mar–Jun (hot, humid, occasional cyclones)
- Airport
- VTZ
- Nights
- 2–3
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Visakhapatnam112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Visakhapatnam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyVisakhapatnam is generally safe for tourists; main risks are water safety at beaches and heat‑related dehydration.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical · +91‑40‑2335‑5555 Tourist helpline (English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVTZ Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (≈50 km (31 mi) south of city centre; taxis are the main link).VTZ Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (≈31 mi (50 km) south of city centre; taxis are the main link).
- Getting aroundNo commuter rail.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₹50–₹120 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (samosa, vada)₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (city ordinary)₹8 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketSubmarine museum entry₹40 (≈ under US$1) adult₹20 (≈ under US$1) child
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VTZ Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (≈50 km (31 mi) south of city centre; taxis are the main link)VTZ Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (≈31 mi (50 km) south of city centre; taxis are the main link)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Oct (232 rain days), driest Mar (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Visakhapatnam: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
25 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
67 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
131 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
122 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
149 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
208 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
232 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
88 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No commuter rail. City buses (ordinary ₹8, Metro‑Express slightly higher) and autorickshaws dominate; taxis and app‑based rides are common. An RTC‑Pass (₹750) gives unlimited bus travel within city limits.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Araku Valley
goDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Train from Visakhapatnam Junction to Araku (≈3 h) or bus via Simhachalam
Scenic railway, waterfalls and tribal villages; check train schedule
Buddhist sites (Thotlakonda, Bavikonda)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Autorickshaw or taxi, 15–30 min each
Early morning visits avoid heat
Simhachalam Temple
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 400 or taxi, 30 min
Dress modestly; no phones inside
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beach Road area
Close to RK Beach, good for walking to sights, many mid‑range hotels
Dwaraka Bus Complex district
Convenient for bus transfers, budget hostels available
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 |
| Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport → city taxi (one‑way)2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| RTC‑Pass (monthly)2 × ₹750 · check | ₹1,500 |
| eSIM (7 days data)2 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,890 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,950 per person per day, bed included | ₹31,790≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance rail not included
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₹50–₹120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street snack (samosa, vada) | ₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | ₹250–₹500 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | ₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus fare (city ordinary) | ₹8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Submarine museum entry | ₹40 (≈ under US$1) adult / ₹20 (≈ under US$1) child |
| Beach entry fee (Yarada) | ₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Strong rip currents at several beaches; swim only where flagged safe
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); stay hydratedSummer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); stay hydrated
- Taxis may not use meters on the outskirts – ask price before boarding
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
- Tourist helpline (English)
- +91‑40‑2335‑5555
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Visakhapatnamవిశాఖపట్నం
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My bed tonight
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कृपया इस पते पर ले जाएँPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
- Tourist helpline (English)+91‑40‑2335‑5555
Embassy
US Consulate in Hyderabad (check address); other embassies in Chennai and New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈₹1,200, 30 min
- City bus ordinary fare: ₹8 (≈ under US$1) per ride
- RTC‑Pass (monthly): ₹750 (≈ US$9) for unlimited city buses
Say or show
- क्षमायाचना — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamayaachana)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- इसे कितना है? — How much is this? (ise kitna hai?)
- समुद्र तट कहाँ है? — Where is the beach? (samudra tat kahaan hai?)
- क्या मुझे पानी मिल सकता है? — Can I have water? (kya mujhe paani mil sakta hai?)
- मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए — I need a doctor (mujhe doctor chahiye)
All numbers are Indian rupees (₹).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Visakhapatnam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid Mar–Jun (hot, humid, occasional cyclones) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport → taxi (≈₹1,200) → city centre
- RTC‑Pass for unlimited bus travel (₹750/month)
- Bike‑share (check local apps) for short hops
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