Matsyadarshini, Visakhapatnam

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India/Andhra Pradesh /Visakhapatnam /Visakhapatnam

Matsyadarshini, Rama Krishna Beach Road, Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India.
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Matsyadarshini, Visakhapatnam, Aquarium is a beautiful air-conditioned aquarium. Housing more than 20 medium and large sized tanks, the aquarium is famous for displaying the fresh water and marine fish and various aquatic animals. Apart from this, the aquarium also exhibits many rare aquatic species, which were bought from distant lands such as Singapore and Malaysia. Tourists can witness varieties of the Long Horn Cow Fish, Surgeon Major, Butterfly Fishes, The Lion Fish, Peacock Wrasse, Stone Fish and Red Squirrel Fish in the aquarium. Apart from this, Trigger Fish, Perch Dusky, Clown Fish, Damsels, Sweet Lip Rabbit Fish, Angels, Electric Ray and Porcupine Fish are the other prominent species in the aquarium. Besides fishes, the aquarium also displays a wide variety of uncommon marine invertebrates. The wide array of invertebrates includes Starfishes in various colours and tentacle anemones including white and orange colours Sea Anemones.

Matsyadarshini, Visakhapatnam

HistoryEdit

The aquarium was set up and managed by Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam. The site was a Municipal Commissioner’s Bungalow until May 1990 however it was turned into an aquarium in 1994.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : 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.