Kailasagiri Hill Park

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India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Kailasagiri Hill Park is located on a hilltop, Visakhapatnam. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kailasagiri Hill Park, is a favourite location among the filmmakers all over India. Besides the eye-catching and holy statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, the hilltop has many wonderful attractions like the Titanic viewpoint, floral clock, Shanku-Chakra Namas of Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati, Gliding point, delicious food courts and so on. The floral clock one of the biggest of India with a diameter of 10 ft. There is Shanti Ashram on the top of the hill, where one can earn lots of peace to their body and mind by spending time in meditation. A number of amazing view points are developed all around the hilltop. A capsule lift has been provided to enthral the visitors to view the beauty of blue seawaters and the city along with stunning beauties of the hilltop from further heights.

Kailasagiri Hill Park, Visakhapatnam

It is one of the prominent hill top parks with panoramic sea view on the East Coast. The divine view from the hilltop accompanies devotional overtones as the Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi sits ever so peacefully as if at the Manasa Sarovar in the great Himalayas. One can view the entire city of Visakhapatnam from the top of this Eco-Rich hill. Located on a picturesque hill with enchanting panoramic sea view, Kailasagiri is really an outstanding tourist spots in Andhra Pradesh. It is the Queen among the tourist locations in the City of Destiny. The hill park developed by VUDA covers 380 acres of land with exciting landscape gardens consisting rich flora and tropical trees. Situated at an altitude of 360 ft., the hill park gives fascinating views of sun kissed beaches on one side and the lush green forests on the other side beside an enthralling view of the bustling metropolis of Visakhapatnam.

HistoryEdit

Kailasagiri has awarded as “the Best Tourist Spot” in 2003 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The hilltop is well connected by all means of transport through ghat road Facing the City and seawaters. Two stairways are provided for pedestrians Pleasant weather prevails throughout the year on the hilltop. An exclusive Butterfly Park, Highest Manmade Water Falls are proposed projects on the hilltop. On an average around 3 lakh Indian and Foreign tourists visit this spot every year. It became a must-see place for all the visitors coming to Visakhapatnam including State guests and other VIPs. Above all Kailasagiri is the first location where plastic use is banned and implemented strictly to protect and promote healthy eco-balance.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.5/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.5/-

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.5/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.5/-

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : Film shootings : Rs.7500/-
TV serials : Rs.3000/-
Film shooting/TV Serial : Rs.5000/-
Lawn cleaning charges : Rs.1000/-
Vehicle Rs. : Park entry fee for RTC passengers : Rs.5/- per day
2 wheelers : Rs.20/- per day
4 wheelers : Rs.50/- per day
4 wheelers big : Rs.70/- per day
Mini bus : Rs.150/-
Tourist bus : 300/-

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxi/cab services operate in the city and offer 1-3 days packages.

Bus : Public buses (APSRTC) connect Visakhapatnam to most neighbouring regions and important places in the state. Private buses from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, etc. are connected to the city.

Train : Visakhapatnam has an important railway station lies on Chennai – Delhi main line. This station is connected with all cities in India by rail. Taxis are easily available from the railway station.

Air : Visakhapatnam has a major airport located 12 km from the city centre. It is well connected to most major cities of the country. Taxis are easily available from the airport.

Others : Autorickshaws, Buses and cabs are available for transportation within the city.