For a one-day Visakhapatnam itinerary, start in the city-centre area, then head to the RK Beach waterfront for a museum visit and, if time allows, a park stop.
Visakhapatnam Railway Station is about 27 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car from Daspalla Executive Court; the guide to getting from the station to Daspalla Executive Court covers that arrival leg.
- Waterfront: INS Kursura Submarine Museum is on R.K. Beach Road.
- Museum timing: INS Kursura is open from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and closed Mondays.
- Park option: VUDA Park has greenery and a sea view.
Start with a city-centre morning
The city centre is a workable first stop. Use the morning for the central part of your day, then make the waterfront your next destination; the afternoon opening time for INS Kursura makes that order useful.
How do you get from the city centre to the waterfront?
R.K. Beach is a natural next leg after the city centre, with the beach promenade and two museums in the same waterfront area. City buses run hourly from D.B.S. Complex to R.K. Beach, with the last bus at 8:15 p.m.; the fare is ₹6 for adults and ₹3 for children.
Give the promenade a place in your route before choosing a museum. The Ramakrishna Beach promenade is the waterfront setting for the walk, while the submarine museum is on R.K. Beach Road. Keep the museum visit for the afternoon, since it opens at 2:00 p.m.
Choose a museum stop
INS Kursura Submarine Museum and TU-142 Aircraft Museum are opposite one another in the RK Beach area, so you can choose one or consider both without adding a separate destination.
The submarine museum gives the day a naval-history focus: INS Kursura entered Indian Navy service on 18 December 1969, was decommissioned on 28 February 2001 after 31 years of service, and became a museum in 2002.
Admission for INS Kursura is ₹40 per adult and ₹10–₹20 per child. Its hours are 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., with closure on Mondays. Check the official site before you go, as hours and ticket details can change.
The aircraft museum is the parallel option across from the submarine museum. Admission is ₹70 for adults and ₹40 for children, with a free audio guide included. It is open 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. on weekends.
The TU-142M aircraft was decommissioned after 30 years of service and converted into a museum. Photography inside the aircraft and carrying eatables inside are not allowed. The INS Kurusura Submarine Museum visit guide covers the submarine museum stop.
Add a park or viewpoint
VUDA Park is a green-space option for later in the day, with a sea view as well as a musical fountain, boating, a skating rink, horse and camel rides, and a gymnasium.
City buses also run hourly from D.B.S. Complex to Vuda Park; the last bus is at 8:15 p.m., with fares of ₹6 for adults and ₹3 for children.
The park works as an alternative to spending the whole day at the waterfront, or as an extra stop if your timing allows. VUDA Park and the two museums offer different kinds of breaks, so choose according to whether you want park activities or museum time.
Check transport and opening times
Use the city bus services from D.B.S. Complex for the outer legs to R.K. Beach and Vuda Park. HOHO Vizag operates from 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; a one-day unlimited pass costs ₹250, and a children’s pass costs ₹100. A one-day RK Beach–VUDA Park fare is ₹50 for adults and ₹20 for children.
Before setting out, confirm museum opening times and fares with the relevant official operator, particularly if your plan depends on a specific afternoon visit. Museum hours, ticket details and bus services are practical details to verify close to your trip.
FAQs
Can you visit both museums in one day?
Yes. The submarine and aircraft museums are opposite one another in the RK Beach area. Their hours differ, so check each museum’s official information before planning both visits.
What time does INS Kursura Submarine Museum open?
Its hours are 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., with closure on Mondays. The child admission fare is ₹10–₹20.
Is VUDA Park a good alternative to a museum?
It offers greenery and a sea view, along with activities including boating, skating and horse and camel rides. City buses run hourly there from D.B.S. Complex.