About Simhachalam
Simhachalam or Shimadri is a religious center which is dedicated to Lord Narashima, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This temple which is located atop the hill is considered as one among the 18 Kshetram dedicated to Lord Narashima. Also it is second largest temple with high revenues preceding the Thirupati Temple which is first richest temple of India. Tourists can worship the deity in its actual form (Nijaroopa Darshan) only for 12 hours on the Akshya Trithya Celebrations every year. For the rest of the year the deity is completely covered with Sandalwood Paste. Every year on Vaisakha Month i.e. in May Month “Chandanotsavam” festival is celebrated in this temple. The architecture of the temple is blend of Orissan and Dravida style. Nearly 252 inscriptions in both Oriya and Telugu say that this temple is an important temple in ancient times. The temple dated back to 1st century A.D. The Simhachalam hill is thickly vegetated with cashews, shrubs, Mango grooves etc and thus nature lovers get amazed by Simhachalam. Trekkers can have some good time by trekking through the forest areas of the hillock.
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Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
14.5 km from Simhachalam - See map
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is amidst of Kambalakonda Reserve Forest of Visakhapatnam. Spreading across nearly 625 acres, the park was opened...
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Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
14.6 km from Simhachalam - See map
Spread over 7146 hectares, Kambalakonda Reserve Forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the in 2002. Located 20 KMs away from Vishakhapatnam,...
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Kailasagiri, Andhra Pradesh
15.2 km from Simhachalam - See map
Kailasagiri is the most panoramic hilltop park with seven most picturesque view points. This eminent park is perched between scenic Eastern Ghats...
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VUDA Park, Andhra Pradesh
16.1 km from Simhachalam - See map
Taraka Rama Park, generally known as VUDA Park, is an ideal place for all to spend evenings and leisure times on seashore with eye catching and...
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Victory at Sea War Memorial, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
16.8 km from Simhachalam - See map
Victory at Sea War Memorial was built in the year 1996 to commemorate the Victory of Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in the 1971 War...
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Visakha Museum, Andhra Pradesh
17.1 km from Simhachalam - See map
Situated along the Vishakhapatnam beach, Visakha Museum houses the artifacts and historical treasures which belong to Kalingandhra Dynasty....
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Visakhapatnam Aquarium, Andhra Pradesh
17.7 km from Simhachalam - See map
Matsya Darshini or Visakhapatnam Aquarium is the only Aquarium and Fish Museum in Visakhapatnam. Located on of Ramakrishna beach, it has become...
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INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, Andhra Pradesh
17.8 km from Simhachalam - See map
The INS Kursura Submarine Museum was set up in 2011 the INS Kursura, an Indian Navy’s submarine. It is situated in the Vishakhapatnam’s...
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Rushikonda Beach, Andhra Pradesh
19.3 km from Simhachalam - See map
Sprawling golden sands, noises made by rippling waves when they hit the shores, rocky hillocks are the few of the spectacular views which will...
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Thotlakonda, Andhra Pradesh
25.3 km from Simhachalam - See map
Thotlakonda is a Buddhist site located on the way to Bheemili Town. The name literally means Troughs which are used to store the rain water....
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Bavikonda, Andhra Pradesh
25.7 km from Simhachalam - See map
Bavikonda (Hill of wells), the name indicates that the hill has many wells which was used to store the rain water. It is much renowned tourist...
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Gangavaram Beach, Andhra Pradesh
25.8 km from Simhachalam - See map
Gangavaram Beach is one of the beautiful beaches located on the south of Visakhapatnam. Gangavaram Beach is lined with shady palm trees. Because...
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