Arrive in Vizag and settle into your hotel near RK Beach, then take a gentle walk along Ramakrishna Beach to stretch after your journey — stop by the serene INS Kurusura Submarine Museum (if timing allows) to get an intriguing introduction to the city’s naval history. Pick up a hot cup of South Indian filter coffee and an idli/dosa at a nearby café like Daspalla or Sea Shore for a refreshing start before a short rest back at the hotel.
After lunch, explore the lively RK Beach promenade: visit the Visakha Museum for local history and stroll to the nearby Victory at Sea memorial and the colorful marine-themed sculptures that line the shore. If you’re up for it, rent a bicycle or an auto to head briefly to the nearby TU 142 Aircraft Museum for more naval and aviation exhibits and panoramic views of the coastline.
Return to the beachfront for the quintessential RK Beach sunset — join locals flying kites or relax on the steps as the sky shifts colors, then walk toward the lively seafood stalls around the Vijaya & Jagadamba areas for a fresh seafood dinner (try the prawn curry or bombil fry) and finish with a seaside ice cream or kulfi. End the night with a slow stroll along the illuminated promenade, soaking in the ocean breeze and planning tomorrow’s hilltop views at Kailasagiri.
Start with a hearty breakfast at your RK Beach hotel, then take the scenic ropeway or a short drive up to Kailasagiri to drink in sweeping Bay of Bengal panoramas and stroll among the giant Shiva-Parvati statue and well-kept gardens. Pause at the hilltop viewing platforms for photos of the coastline you explored yesterday and ride the toy train or sit at a café while watching paragliders drift by.
Return toward the city for an immersive visit to the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum on RK Beach — explore the narrow gangways, officer quarters and the control room to get hands-on with India’s naval history, then pop into the nearby Visakha Museum if you missed it yesterday to see colonial-era artifacts and local maritime exhibits. For lunch, head to the nearby seafood restaurants around Jagadamba or a local tiffin spot for a robust prawn curry or fish thali before driving out toward Dolphin's Nose.
Time your arrival at Dolphin's Nose for golden-hour views from the lighthouse promontory and the War Memorial viewpoint, where the dramatic cliffside vistas put Vizag’s strategic maritime history in context. Finish with a relaxed sunset drive back along Beach Road, stopping for fresh street-side bhel or a sweet falooda near RK Beach before returning to your hotel to rest and plan tomorrow’s Rushikonda relaxation.
Wake up to a leisurely breakfast at your RK Beach hotel, then transfer to Rushikonda Beach for a morning of sun and soft golden sand — try a short snorkel or rent a jet-ski from one of the beach operators, or simply relax with a coconut and a local kobbari (coconut) snack. Stroll the shoreline toward the rocky headlands and snap final panoramic photos of the Bay of Bengal, reflecting on the hilltop views from Kailasagiri and the cliffside drama at Dolphin's Nose you enjoyed yesterday.
Head out for a fresh seafood lunch at a popular Rushikonda beachside restaurant (ask for grilled pomfret or prawn curry) before driving along the coast to Yarada Beach and the Yarada Lighthouse area — the quiet cove here is perfect for a slow walk and lighthouse photos. Visit the Yarada viewpoint and nearby cliff trails for one last coastal panorama, then stop at a seaside café for filter coffee and a quick plate of local sweet jalebi or murukku before packing up.
Return toward RK Beach or the airport/hotel depending on your departure timing, taking the scenic Beach Road so you can soak up a final sunset view over the water; if time allows, pause at the RK Beach promenade for a quick walk and a last chance at street-side snacks like bhel or an ice cream kulfi. Conclude your Vizag weekend with a relaxed drive to the airport or railway station, carrying home memories of temples, naval history and seafood-scented evenings along the Bay of Bengal.