On Visakhapatnam’s waterfront, Ramakrishna Beach is a city beach where a shoreline stroll can lead into a visit to nearby museums and other attractions.
- Location: Visakhapatnam
- Nearby attractions: Kali temple, aquarium and waterfront museums
- Transport from the RTC Complex: bus, auto or cab
Where does the Ramakrishna Beach promenade run?
Ramakrishna Beach sits on Visakhapatnam’s waterfront, with Beach Road beside the shore. The district tourism page identifies a Kali temple and an aquarium among the nearby attractions, so the beach visit can extend beyond the shoreline.
The Kursura Submarine Museum is located on RK Beach, on a solid concrete foundation on Beach Road. It is housed in INS Kurusura, a Soviet-built submarine that was decommissioned in 2001 after serving for over two decades.
What can you see along the waterfront?
The waterfront combines the beach with museums and public landmarks. The Kursura Submarine Museum occupies the former submarine INS Kurusura; it was established in 2002.
Inside, the museum displays include a Radar Room, Sonar Room, Control Room and weapons used during war. Its facilities include guided tours, school programmes, lectures and photography. The INS Kurusura Submarine Museum guide covers its access and exhibits.
Across Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, opposite the submarine museum, stands the TU 142 M Aircraft Museum. Its displays include engines, propellers, parachutes, anti-submarine missiles, a data recorder and sonobuoys. The aircraft served in the Indian Navy for 29 years and accumulated 30,000 accident-free flying hours before becoming a museum in 2017.
A visitor guide to the TU-142 Aircraft Museum covers that separate waterfront stop. Victory at Sea 1971 is another named landmark along the waterfront.
How do you get to Ramakrishna Beach?
From the RTC Complex, you can reach Ramakrishna Beach by bus, auto or cab. The beach is 5 km from the RTC Complex, 5 km from Visakhapatnam Railway Station and 18 km from Visakhapatnam International Airport.
From Daspalla Executive Court, it’s about 12 minutes by car to the INS Kursura Museum on RK Beach. Pair the beach and submarine museum with the TU 142 M Aircraft Museum across Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road.
What should you check before visiting?
Museum admission and visiting hours can change, so check the official site before you go. Sources give differing admission details for the TU-142 museum, so confirm current arrangements directly before planning your stop.
For the beach itself, keep the visit flexible around your chosen transport and any museum stop. The attractions near the beach include a Kali temple and an aquarium; check local access conditions when you arrive.
FAQs
Where is Ramakrishna Beach?
It is in Visakhapatnam, on the city’s waterfront. The Kursura Submarine Museum is located on RK Beach along Beach Road.
How can you get to Ramakrishna Beach from the RTC Complex?
You can travel by bus, auto or cab. The beach is 5 km from the RTC Complex.
What museums are near Ramakrishna Beach?
The Kursura Submarine Museum is on RK Beach, and the TU 142 M Aircraft Museum is opposite it across Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road.
How can you plan a wider visit to Visakhapatnam?
A one-day Visakhapatnam itinerary sets out a wider route from the hotel area.