Visakhapatnam Family Packages

TravelTriangle offers various Visakhapatnam Family Packages to explore Visakhapatnam's breathtaking landscapes and ancient history. Specially mapped out by our travel experts, these travel packages provide a hassle-free experience. They are easily customizable according to your convenience. You would want to go back again once you explore these places.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Visakhapatnam

1. Matsyadarshini

What’s Special: Popular Aquarium

Timings: 9 am to 7 pm

Transportation Option: Rented vehicle, taxi, auto

Established by the Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam, Matsyadarshini is an aquarium housing numerous fishes in about twenty diverse-sized tanks. The marine animals include Bamboo Sharks, Koicarp, Peacock Wrasse, Starfish, Porcupine Fish, Red squirrel fish, and many more. The aquarium is popular among children and adults alike in the Visakhapatnam Family Packages.

2. Yarada Beach

What’s Special: Scenic views

Timings: 24/7

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, rented vehicle

Surrounded by banana and coconut trees, Yarada Beach is an ideal place to take a dip and soak up the sun. Visitors build sand castles of golden sand on the beach. Among the top beaches of Andhra Pradesh, Yarada Beach has crystal clear water and alluring sunrises and sunsets to witness. One can enjoy a family picnic at the beach.

3. Submarine Museum

What’s Special: Museum in a submarine

Timings: 2 pm to 8:30 pm, closed on Mondays

Transportation Option: Cab, rented vehicle

A museum inside an actual submarine, INS Kursura Submarine Museum, is one of its kind in India. Constructed by the Russians in 1969, the submarine reached India in 1970 via the Baltic Sea. A server to the Indian Navy for 31 years, the submarine was converted into a museum in 2001. It showcases various compartments, including a control room, radar room, sonar room, and weapons used during the war. A guided tour of the museum lets you discover the history of the submarine. A visit to the Submarine Museum must be a part of your bucket list when on Visakhapatnam Family Tour Packages.

4. Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

What’s Special: Intriguing fauna and avifauna

Timings: 9 am to 4:30 pm, closed on Mondays

Transportation Option: Bus, cab

Named after one of the former Prime Ministers of India, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park houses more than 800 animals and birds in an area of 625 acres. It has separate sections for reptiles, insects, birds, and animals. Some species in the park include Indian Cobra, White Tiger, Monitor Lizards, Egyptian Vulture, Green Iguana, Asiatic Lion, Star Tortoise, Blue & Yellow Macaws, etc. It is a must-visit destination for wildlife lovers in the Visakhapatnam Tour Packages for Family.

5. Simhachalam Temple

What’s Special: Religious significance

Timings: 7 am to 4 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, cab

Dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Simhachalam Temple is one of the 32 Narasimha temples in Andhra Pradesh. Although the temple walls contain ancient inscriptions, the exact time of existence of the temple remains unknown to date. Formerly known as Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam Temple lies 800 meters above sea level, surrounded by lush greenery. On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the sandalwood covering Lord Narasimha gets removed, and the idol comes in its original form for 12 hours (from 4 am to 4 pm). A must-visit destination when on a Visakhapatnam trip with family.

6. Bojjannakonda

What’s Special: Buddhist caves

Timings: 9 am to 6 pm

Transportation Option: Trek/walk

Declared a monument of National importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958, a stone stairway leads one to the Buddhist caves of Bojjannakonda. Known initially as Buddhina Konda, the caves delineate Buddhist influences- Hinayana, Vajrayana, and Mahayana. A group of six rock-cut caves, Bojjannakonda, is surrounded by Maha stupa, monolithic stupas, and pradakshina patha. One can witness lush greenery in the surroundings from the cave viewpoint. Lingalakonda caves lie adjacent to the Bojjannakonda caves.

Best Time To Visit Visakhapatnam

April to June

The summer season in Visakhapatnam comes with scorching heat and humidity. The weather conditions make it unbearable for sightseeing. The beaches become relatively hot, and one cannot take a walk in such conditions. Hence, summers are not an ideal time to plan a visit to Visakhapatnam.

July to September

During the monsoons, the rainfall in Visakhapatnam ranges from average to heavy, depending on the area. Although the weather is pleasant, slippery surfaces and humidity make it difficult to go sightseeing.

October to March

Winter season is the best time to visit Visakhapatnam. The weather is suitable for sightseeing in the cool climate. The city attracts maximum tourists making it the peak season.