Beaches near Hyderabad

Are you tired with your mundane routine in Hyderabad? Are you looking for a relaxing weekend? Hyderabad has a lot of options nearby, if you are looking for a beach holiday. A beach holiday can set your mood perfect after a grueling week.

 

The beach is located at a distance of 351kms from Hyderabad and at a distance of 83 kms from Vijaywada. The beach lies on Bay of Bengal. The unique thing about this beach is its black soil. It is also a pilgrimage place which is visited by thousands of pilgrims on the occasion of Maha Purnima. According to Hindu belief taking a dip on Maha Purnima can help you get a better re-birth and will help in getting rid of all bad karma. Dattashram is a temple of Lord Shiva on the river bank has the significance of worshiping the 9wells.

Nearby attractions: Old Light House, Dattashram Rameswaram (Lord Shiva Temple)
Best Time to Visit: All seasons
Nearest Railway Station: Machilipatnam Railway Station (11 Kms), Vijayawada (83 Kms)
Nearest Airport: Vijayawada Airport - Gannavaram (75 Kms)

Machilipatnam beach is located at a distance of 340kms from Hyderabad and at a distance of 70kms from Vijaywada. Machilipatnam is a port town and is the head quarter of Krishna district. The place is famous for Cotton textiles, finely woven muslins and bright colours, hand print silk, cotton sarees, etc.

Nearby Attractions: Dutch Tombs
Best time to Visit: All seasons
Nearest Airport: Vijawada
Nearest Railway Station: Machilipatnam Railway Station, Vijayawada (72 Kms)

Vizag is a port town located on shores bay of Bengal. It is located at a distance of 572kms from Hyderabad. Vizag or Vishakhapatnam is the second largest city and the tourist destination of the state Andhra Pradesh. The only natural harbour on the eastern coast of India houses major steel plant and largest ports and shipyards. Vishakhapatnam was once a part of Kalinga territory. The territory was later conquered by King Ashoka. Later the area got inspired by the teachings of Buddhism the presence of which can be felt even today.

The other rulers who ruled this territory includes Chalukyas, Pallavas, the Reddy, Mughals and Nizams. The port was used to export products across the world. The port was used by the French, the Dutch, the East India Company, and European merchants. The products that were exported from this place were tobacco, ivory, muslin and textile.
Nearby attractions: Rama Krishna Beach (4 Kms), Kali Temple (4 Kms), Vishaka Museum (5 Kms), Rose Hill (5 Kms), Darga Konda (5 Kms), Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda (5 Kms),
Best time to visit: October to February
Nearest Airport: Vizag
Nearest Railway Station: Vizag

Bheemunipatnam also known as Bheemili beach is located at a distance of 604kms from Hyderabad and at a distance of 32kms from Vishakhapatnam. One can enjoy swimming and boating on this romantic beach. The Dutch ruled this place in 17th century remaining of which can be witnessed in the Dutch Fort and Dutch Tombs. The Dutch tombs are embossed with pirate’s skull and cross bones. One can even witness the presence of Lord Narsimha in this area.

Nearby attractions: Dutch cemetery, Light House, Lord Narshima Shrine, St. Peter’s Chruch, Clock tower, Maharaja’s Guest House

Best time to visit: All seasons
Nearest Airport: Vizag (42kms)
Nearest Railway Station: Vizag (32kms)

Rishikonda beach is located at a distance of 614kms from Hyderabad and 10kms from Vishakhapatnam railway station. One of the best looking beach of Andhra Pradesh state has golden sand on the banks of the river. The place is known for water sports like water skiing, speed boating, sunbathing, swimming, etc.  The accommodation facility is available near the beach with all facilities and amenities.

Nearby attractions: Sri Sapta Rusheswara Temple
Best time to visit: All seasons
Nearest Airport: Vizag (26kms)
Nearest Railway Station: Vizag (10kms)

Yarada beach is located at a distance of 614kms from Hyderabad and at a distance of 14kms from Vishakhapatnam railway station. The beautiful landscape spread along the bank of the river is covered with golden sand and green hills. The beach is surrounded with green hills on three sides and Bay of Bengal on one side. The place is a major tourist attraction because of its natural beauty.

Nearby attractions: Rama Krishna Beach (4 Kms), Kali Temple (4 Kms), Vishaka Museum (5 Kms), Rose Hill (5 Kms), Darga Konda (5 Kms)
Best time to visit: All seasons
Nearest Airport: Vizag (15kms)
Nearest Railway Station: Vizag (14kms)

Ramakrishna Mission beach or Ramkrishna Beach is a well known beach park which lies at a distance of 650kms from Hyderabad in Vishakhapatnam. The Ramakrishna Mission ashram is located in the area near beach and so the beach that lies in the area of ashram has been named as Ramakrishna Mission beach. The beach houses the well known INS KursuraSubmarine Museum, where the Kalvari class submarine has been preserved and displayed. The beach is also known as RK beach which attracts huge number of tourists. One can enjoy swimming, sun bathing, and beach volleyball.

Nearby Attractions: Kali Temple
Nearest Railway Station: Vishakapatnam
Nearest Airport: Vishakapatnam

Gangavaram Beach is located in the south of Vishakhapatnam at a distance of 650kms from Hyderabad. The palm trees on the near the bank of the river and soft sand attracts tourists and film producers. Swimming in this beach is strictly prohibited.

Other nearby attractions:
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Dolphin's Nose, Mudasarlova Water Works and Park
Nearest Railway Station: Vishakapatnam
Nearest Airport: Vishakapatnam

Other nearby attractions:
Mudasarlova Water Works and Park, Dolphin's Nose, Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kurupam Tomb, Borra Caves
Nearest Railway Station: Vishakapatnam
Nearest Airport: Vishakapatnam

Lawson’s Bay is located at a distance of 650kms from Hyderabad. The beach is also famous as Pedawaltair beach. The golden sand and greenery enhances the natural beauty of the beach. The calm waves of the beach can be enjoyed by surfing, sunbathing and swimming.

Other nearby attractions:
Kondakarla Ava Beach, Pavuralakonda, Simhachalam, Pavuralakonda, Bavikonda, Victory at Sea War Memorial
Nearest Railway Station: Vishakapatnam
Nearest Airport: Vishakapatnam

Surya Lanka beach is located at a distance of 312kms and at a distance of 9kms from Bapatla. Bapatla is located in Guntur district at a distance of 50kms from Guntur city. The small and beautiful beach is easily reachable and is nearest to Hyderabad. The crystal blue water attracts tourists from different places. The place is a weekend gateway.

Nearest Airport: Vijaywada
Nearest Railway Station: Guntur

Chiarala is the second largest town of the Prakasam district. The place holds a major importance in the history of freedom. Chirala beach is located at a distance of 300kms from Hyderabad.  

Nearest Airport: Vijaywada
Nearest Railway Station: Guntur

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