Rushikonda beach, situated at a distance of 8km from Visakhapatnam, proudly flaunts the sun-kissed sea, the golden sands and the tall palm-tress. Popularly known as the sight for swimmers, this sapphire sea here, describes the aquamarine quality of Andra Pradesh. Besides, the spell-bound overview of the sights also acts as a motivator to the creative visitors, who has a knack to pen down their poetic expression

Things to do and see in Rushikonda Beach
Adventure Activities
Rushikonda is the ultimate place to water-sport lovers. The mesmerizing sea holds a handful of adventure sports like boating, swimming sailing and challenges tourist to play with the speedy flow of water and air. Boat rides provided by APTDC can be enjoyed from morning till evening. There is also a life guard on the boat and riders can fill free to touch the azure sea.
Besides, sailing is also conducted by the Yachting Association of Vizag. Experience sailors can sail into the sea in Hobies, a small fibre glass catamarans which accommodate four person at a time. On peak season, the association also conduct week long class on sailing and apart from these, a number of ponies are available on the bank offers some joyful rides to the visitors.

Attractions in Rushikonda
The palm fringed Rushikonda beach in Andra Pradesh, present an speechless view to the sightseers. A keen observation provides the pattern of spread out sands on the sea-shores. The golden bank, has a number of small umbrella-shaped shades, under which tourist can have enjoy chilly cold-drinks and chat with their fellow-travelers. The beach has the 14th century Sapta Rusheswara Temple and beach-lovers can visit the temple following its entry timing. The most interesting part of the beach is the Ant Hill Puja, which calls for the closest attention of the visitors.

Eating at Rushikonda
The beach road has a number of shacks and refreshment centers. Visitors can have crispy snacks from Windy, relish kebabs and non-vegetarian items in Spudds and feed themselves with the utterly sumptuous pav bhaji in Rajasthani Brothers. Besides, couples can have candle-light dinner at the elite restaurants in Hotel Daspalla.

Place of accommodation
Rushikonda Beach is widely visited by both domestic and foreign tourist. And concerning the popularity of the place, a number of hotels and resorts has been constructed in and around the beach. Senora Beach Club, Haritha Beach Resort, Sai Priya Beach Resort are a few sprawling places, equipped with furnished rooms and cottages. Visitors can find comfy space in Jaabilay Beach Inn and Hotel Daspalla(three star) in the Vizag town.

When to visit Rushikonda
The prime time to visit Rushikonda beach is anytime between October to March. Do not miss the Vishaka Utsav & Rushikonda Beach Festival, celebrated once every year during second Friday, Saturday and Sunday of October.
How to reach Rushikonda
Rushikhonda beach is near to Visakhapatnam(8 km) and the local transport like Auto-rickshaw, transport buses, private taxis are available any time, all through out the day. Visitors can access this prominent city via three possible mode of communication:

By Air
Regular flights operating to and from Visakhapatnam Airport(15 kms from Rushikonda) connects Mumbai, Kolkatta, Hyderabad and Chennai.

By Rail
Both Chennai-Howrah and Howrah-Secunderbad railway network connects Visakhapatnam with its neighboring cities in Andra Pradesh and as well, with the other major Indian states.

By Road
Developed road networks connect Visakhapatnam with major Indian states like Orissa, Madhya Pradesh. Private and government-run buses ply over National Highway No.5 and help visitors explore the Rushikhonda Beach.