VMRDA Kailasagiri

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Location: Hill Top Rd, Kailasagiri, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530043, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hours.

Kailasagiri is a park in the city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located on a 173-meter-high hilltop. The park was built by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) and has plants and it covers an area of about 380 acres.

Attraction

The main attraction of Kailasagiri Park is the 40 feet tall statues of Shiva and Parvati and based on these statues the place got the name “Kailasagiri. There is a fun way to reach the top of this hill by Ropeway. Although you can get here by road in addition to the ropeway, the experience of traveling by ropeway to enjoy a great view of the city of Vizag (Visakhapatnam) should not be missed.

History

Like the beaches of Visakhapatnam, this park is also famous, which is one of the main attractions and a popular picnic spot for tourists. This is a well-maintained park and carries a natural tranquil environment, where many tourists from home and abroad come to enjoy their holiday. If you want to enjoy your holiday in a quiet and pleasant environment with nature lovers and family, then, of course, this place is very suitable for you.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of this place is amazing. One of the most popular and significant attractions among children is the toy train. With this toy train the kids will be able to take a bunch tours inside the whole park, which is really enjoyable and exciting. There are also separate play areas for children and a variety of sports.

There are all kinds of facilities for tourists inside this park and Kailasagiri is a famous place for paragliding with great gliding facilities. This place should be on the top list in your Visakhapatnam tour. The technical features of the proposed planetarium and science museum were discussed at the second technical committee meeting organized by VMRDA recently. That is, the park will have a future planetarium and science museum as new additions.

Opening Hours

All Days Open In A Week (06.00 am to 07.00pm)

Entry & Others Fees

In Indian rupees

5/- for Pedestrians
20/- for 2 wheelers
50/- for 4 wheelers
100/- for 4 wheelers big
150/- for Mini bus
300/- for Tourist bus
90/- for Rope way(round trip)
150/- for Toy train

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Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Kailasagiri is just 26 km from Visakhapatnam. On the other hand, Visakhapatnam is very well-networked with the major cities of India and various international countries by air. Visakhapatnam has its own international airport and it’s around 8 km from the city center. From here a number of reputed domestic and foreign carriers conduct their services. Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air Costa, and Jet Aircraft provide regular flights for Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Tirupati, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. There are also two airline providers, Malindo and Silkair, from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Taxi, cabs or buses are available from the airport.

By Train: Visakhapatnam has its own railway station and it’s called ‘Visakhapatnam Junction. It’s just about 12 km away from the city center. This railway junction is well-connected to many other major cities of India like New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, etc. Janmbhoomi Express, Samta Express, Konark Express, East Coast Express, and Prasanthi Express are some of the best trains for Visakhapatnam. If you want to reach VMRDA Kailasagiri by train, then you’ve to reach ‘Visakhapatnam Junction’ first. Buses and taxis are available from the railway station, so you can easily reach your preferred destinations.

By Road: Visakhapatnam is very well-connected to many small towns and cities by road. Several state and private buses are available from different cities like Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Kolkata, Vijayawada, and Puri. Super deluxe, A/C, non-A/C, and sleeper buses are also available. You can take buses, taxis or cabs to reach VMRDA Kailasagiri as it’s only 26 km away from the city center.