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VISAKHAPATNAM
SIGHTSEEING
 SIMHACHALAM
The Simhachalam temple has been hailed as the most famous, the richest, the
best sculptured shrine in the district. The temple is picturesquely situated
on a hill 800 ft. above sea level in the hill range of Eastern Ghats and a
distance of 6 kms from Simhachalam Railway Station. Private buses ply
regularly from Visakhapatnam to Simhachalam. The inscriptions of the temple
(about 525 in all) are indispensable for the study of history and culture of
the region. This temple is situated about 20 Kms from The Park.
DOLPHIN NOSE
Is the most conspicuous and unforgettable landmark in Visakhapatnam about 25
Kms away from The Park. A single, massive 358 mts. Rock breaks the coastline
and again juts into the sea resembling a dolphin. It is a permanent feature
of the city's silhoutte!
 RAMAKRISHNA
BEACH
It's unique the first time you arrive here. In order to reach one has to
descend sharply down the road and from the elevation it appears as if the
sea is reaching up into the sky! It's indescribable and awesome. This is a
very popular beach which derives its name from a temple of Lord Rama and
Krishna. This sis about 2 Kms away from The park.
INDIRA GANDHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK
This is the second Zoological Park in the State after the one in Hyderabad.
This zoo is the largest in terms of area with an encompassing area of 450
acres full of exotic species of animals and birds amidst rolling landscapes
of natural habitat. Half of this wilderness has been allotted for the deer
park. The other 300 types of specimens are allowed to roam freely in huge
enclosures. There is a separate enclosure called the crocodile park.
BORRA CAVES
These natural formations in the Eastern Ghats are situated in Anantagiri
mandal at a distance of 100 kms form Vizag. The caves have geological and
historical importance. Deep in the caves there is a Shivalingam over which
water drops from above, which is said to be the origin of the river Gosthani.
The river flowing from these caves with natural rearing sounds is a
beautiful sight to enjoy.
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