Enchanting Parks in Vizag
You have always thought of Vizag as an upcoming IT hub with industrial organizations aiming to make use of its coastline for doing brisk business. Now it is time to look beyond work and technology. Yes! denizens of Vizag very well know the importance of sometimes going slow and just relaxing. The beautiful parks in the city testify this fact.People visit the parks with friends and family members and sit on benches to just enjoy the cool breeze cajoling their hair and rejuvenating them for the next day! There are so many parks around Vizag -
- Kailasagiri park
- Tenniti park
- VUDA park
- Gokul park and
- Sivaji park
Let us go strolling around these parks virtually for now making a promise to ourselves to visit them during one of the coming weekends.
Remember, going forward in the field of technology does not mean being cut off from the very source - nature, that is. For a healthy and relaxed life, we must be one with nature, appreciate the beauty of nature and experience its magnanimity. It is time to relearn some really basic tenets like discipline (from the sun), giving (from the trees), adjustment (from water) and resilience (from hills). We must also take good care of our mental and physical health.
Parks in Visakhapatnam
Kailasagiri Park in Visakhapatnam
This park is situated on a hill top and developed by VUDA (Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority). It is spread across 380 acres and you will love to witness colourful flora and fauna here. The hill is about 360 feet in height and gives a spectacular view of beaches and forests in Vizag.
Do you know that Kailasagiri park was adjudged as the 'Best Tourist Spot' in 2003 by Government of Andhra Pradesh? It is visited by many tourists and locals and so to keep it clean, the region in and around the park has been declared as a plastic-free zone.
And the park offers you more than exercise, relaxation sitting on the benches and strolling! Enjoy the rope way and cable car and reach to the top of the hill!Watch the sun kissed beaches from here or just relax. You will love yourself for making up your mind to come here. Even the film makers throng this area for capturing its beauty.
The enthralling holy statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and other attractions such as Titanic viewpoint, Shanku-Chakra Namas of Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati, floral clock, capsule lift, Shanti Ashram (for meditation), Gliding point, and delicious food courts will surely make your day!
VUDA Park in Visakhapatnam
This park is situated near the beach and is spread across 55 acres. There are green lawns, different species of flora and fauna, hedge plants and shady trees. People come here during the evenings to bask in the grace and beauty of nature on the sea shore. There are more attractions for you! Children can enjoy in the play pens and MGM Dizzy World while you chill out boating or shed a few kilos in the Yoga Center and multi gym. There is Kala Vedika, Pagodas and musical fountains too!Address:
Beach Road, Jalari Peta,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530017
Let us tell you more about Dizzy World. Well, it comprises of Children Theatre, Children Club, Mini library and you get the option to become a member of VUDA Children Club too! Exciting, isn't it?
Gokul Park in Visakhapatnam
Gokul Park is a small park near the white sands of Rama Krishna beach in Vizag. You will love to spend your evenings here. Hawa Mahal ( built in 1910-1920 as a summer resort to the Maharaja of Jeypore) is nearby and you must avail this opportunity to visit there too.Address:
Beach Road, Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh 530002
The park has been developed and being maintained by VUDA. Children can be seen playing all around the park with a small area in the park especially dedicated to them. The garden and park are beautifully landscaped. You can even stroll around in peaceful surroundings.
