A Visakhapatnam one day itinerary can start at Ramakrishna Beach, with its waterfront and two museums, then continue to a park or the city centre. The main timing constraint is the Kursura Submarine Museum’s afternoon opening, so choose your museum stop with that in mind.
- Morning: Ramakrishna Beach and its nearby attractions.
- Afternoon: Choose between the Kursura Submarine Museum and TU-142 Aircraft Museum.
- Later stop: Doctor Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park or Visakhapatnam city centre.
- Getting around: Bus, auto and cab are road-transport options for reaching Ramakrishna Beach.
Start with a simple route plan
A practical route is Ramakrishna Beach first, a museum stop after that, and a park or city-centre visit later in the day. This order leaves the afternoon available for the Kursura Submarine Museum, which opens at 14:00 and is closed on Mondays.
Keep the museum choice flexible: the TU-142 Aircraft Museum is opposite the submarine museum, so both are in the RK Beach area. If you prefer a slower day, choose one museum and spend the remaining time at the waterfront or in a park.
What can you do at Ramakrishna Beach?
Ramakrishna Beach, also called RK Beach, is a Visakhapatnam beach with an aquarium among its nearby attractions. Begin here for the seafront, then decide whether to visit one of the museums in the same area.
Ramakrishna Beach is 18 km from Visakhapatnam International Airport, 5 km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station and 5 km from the RTC Complex; buses, autos and cabs are road-transport options. The Ramakrishna Beach promenade and visitor guide covers the area’s attractions and practicalities.
Which museum should you choose?
The Kursura Submarine Museum and TU-142 Aircraft Museum sit opposite each other in the RK Beach area, making either a natural follow-up to the beach. Choose based on the opening details and admission that suit your plan.
Kursura Submarine Museum
The submarine museum is housed in the decommissioned INS Kurusura, which left service in 2001. Its hours are 14:00–21:00, and it is closed on Mondays; adult admission is ₹40, while child admission is listed as ₹10–₹20. The Kursura Submarine Museum visit guide can help you plan this stop.
TU-142 Aircraft Museum
The TU-142M served in the Indian Navy for 30 years before being converted into a museum. It stands opposite the submarine museum at RK Beach, and entry is ₹70 per person, with no additional camera fee.
Choose a park or a city-centre visit
Kailasagiri is a hilltop park with sea views. Its 350-acre grounds include gardens, a flower clock, a Titanic viewpoint, a large Shiva-Parvati statue and a ropeway. For a city-centre alternative to the park, Visakhapatnam city centre is another possible later stop.
Check transport and opening details
APSRTC runs hourly city buses from D.B.S. Complex to RK Beach, Vuda Park and Kailasagiri, with a last bus at 20:15. The RK Beach and Vuda Park routes each cover 8 km and cost ₹6 for adults and ₹3 for children; the Kailasagiri route covers 12 km and costs ₹10 for adults and ₹5 for children.
Since bus information, admission and opening hours can change, check the official site before you go; consult APSRTC for bus details and Incredible India for museum hours.
From Hotel Athidi Grand, the Kursura Submarine Museum is about 13 minutes by car or 39 minutes on foot. Hotel Athidi Grand, a hotel in Visakhapatnam, is the starting point for this route.
FAQs
Can you visit both museums in one day?
Yes. The TU-142 Aircraft Museum is opposite the Kursura Submarine Museum in the RK Beach area, so you can plan them as consecutive stops. Check opening details before setting out.
When does the Kursura Submarine Museum open?
Its hours are 14:00–21:00, and it is closed on Mondays. Confirm current details with Incredible India before your visit.
What can you do near Ramakrishna Beach besides the museums?
The beach has an aquarium among its nearby attractions. You can also plan a later stop at a park or in Visakhapatnam city centre.