Rushikonda Beach Accommodation & Attractions
Rushikonda Beach is one of the most sought after tourist spots in Vishakapatnam. It is located on the Visakhapatnam-Bheemunipatnam beach road and just 11 km away from the city. It takes hardly around 30-40 minutes to reach Rushikonda Beach from Vishakapatnam. Rushi Konda is a hill fully covered with lush green vegetation. And the beach is close to this hill. A primary attraction of this beach is its neat golden sand. Though it is slightly grey near the bathing area Swimming is prohibited on the beach by sign boards put up by local authorities still people do enter the water and swim. There are occasional rip currents that are dangerous for swimmers. APTDC is having its Beach Resort (Punnami) here on the hillside just overlooking the beach. A water sports centre had also been started in Rushikonda.
Telgu movie "Oye" has been shot here. A temple build in 14th century known as Sapta RusheswaraTemple is situated right on the beach. Horse rides are available on the beach. The wind speed is medium or high which is excellent for conducting water sports. The foreigners visiting here are interested in water sports activities. Rushikonda Beach Vizag blessed with the serene environs provide the revelers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the pristine beauty, ensconced in the lap of nature. The swaying palm trees, and the mesmerizing sun are genuinely eye feasting.
How to Reach Rushikonda Beach Vizag
The Rushikonda beach can be reached by boarding alternative modes of transport like auto rickshaw, taxi, cab or bus. After reaching the Vishakhaptnam airport, the travelers can also opt for the pre-paid taxis. Hyderabad, and Chennai railway stations are the nearest rail heads. More information on the different modes of transport is given below:
How to Reach Rushikonda Beach by Airways: The Vishakhpatnam airport is nearest airport to Rushikonda beach. The airport is hardly 16 km from the Rushikonda beach. The pre-paid taxis charge Rs 300 to 400 to reach this fabulous beach.
How to Reach Rushikonda Beach by Railways: The Rushiokonda beach don’t have direct railway link. But the travelers as an alternate have an option to traverse to the beach by first arriving at the railway station and then they have an option to arrive at the beach by hiring taxi or cab. Hyderabad central, and Chennai central are the nearest railway stations to Rushikonda beach. At railway stations the travelers can try some light snacks offered with coconut sauce. The sambhar vada at the railway station is quiet famous.
How to Reach Rushikonda Beach by Road: Rushikonda is well connected by road through Vizag. The travelers have to first reach the Vizag. Vizag or say Vishkahpatnam is well being the main center are connected by national highways. The government owned transport services regularly ply between Rushikonda to Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Ensconced in Vishakhapatnam the vacationers will definitely love to indulge themselves in the verdant and serendipitous environs. The travelers will relish the experience of traveling by road to Rushikonda.
Rushikonda Beach Accommodations Vizag
The Accommodations at Rushikonda Beach are built in state of complete perfection. The hotels in Rushikonda offer all the comforts. The facilities here include air conditioned rooms, multi cuisine meals, quick grievance addressable systems, professional staff and many additional facilities come as a reward. The hotel in Rushikonda on request also provides taxi and cabs, on the further exchange of fringe charges.
Rushikonda Beach Eat n Dine Vizag
The Rushikonda Punnami restaurant by APTDC is amongst the best and reasonable eateries in Rushikonda. The Ruchi Raj restaurant and dhaba offer Punjabi food which is a doze of complete satisfaction for the North Indians tourists.
