Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam district
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Gambheeram gadda Reservoir
“Reservoir in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Gambheeram Reservoir is a medium-scale reservoir in Gambheeram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The dam on the tank was constructed in 1954 with the foundation stone being laid by the then Finance and Law Minister Tenneti Viswanatham on 19 May 1954. The main inflow is from the Gambheeram Gedda, which joins the Bay of Bengal at Mangamaripeta. The reservoir is situated north to the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. It serves as a water source for the Vizag city and its capacity is 126 feet. There were plans to lay pipelines to connect Mudasarlova reservoir with the Gambheeram reservoir.
Thotlakonda
“Protected Buddhist Monument in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India. The hill is about 128 metres (420 ft) above sea level and overlooks the ocean. The Telugu name Toṭlakoṇḍa (తొట్లకొండ) derived from the presence of a number of rock-cut cisterns hewn into the bedrock of the hillock. “Thotlakonda" may also mean “hill of cisterns.” In 2019, the stupa was partially damaged due to monsoons, but it was restored by 2021 at the cost of Rs 42 lakh.
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary
“Forest near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India”
The Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest situated near Visakhapatnam. It has been under the control of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department since 10 March 1970. Earlier the land was under the control of Maharajah of Vizianagaram. It was named after the nearby hillock Kambalakonda. It is a dry evergreen forest mixed with scrub and meadows and covers an area of 70.70 square kilometers. The indicator species is the Indian leopard.
Dolphin's Nose
“Hill in Visakhapatnam between the port and Yarada village”
Dolphin's Nose is a hill in Visakhapatnam between Yarada and Gangavaram Port. The hill is named Dolphin's Nose because it resembles a dolphin's nose. It is a conspicuous land mark in Visakhapatnam. Dolphin's Nose is a huge rocky head land which is 174 meters high and 358 meters above sea level. The powerful beacon of the light house set on this rock at sea directs ships 65 km away.
Visakha Museum
“Museum in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India”
Visakha Museum is a museum located in the port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, India, which houses the historical treasures and artifacts of the Kalingandhra region. It was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Janardhana Reddy on 8 October 1991, owned by Government of India.
Meghadri Gedda Reservoir
“Water Reservoir in Visakhapatnam, India”
Meghadri Gedda Reservoir, officially "Sri Dronam Raju Satyanarayana Reservoir Scheme" is a reservoir and dam in Visakhapatnam, India. It is one of the main water sources of the Visakhapatnam city. Its capacity is 11 MGD and it is maintained by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation.
TU 142 Aircraft Museum
“Aviation museum, Transport museum in Pandurangapuram, Visakhapatnam”
The TU 142 Aircraft Museum is a preserved Tupolev Tu-142MK-E located in Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Built as part of Vizag city tourism promotion, it was formally inaugurated by President of India Ram Nath Kovind in December 2017
Erra Matti Dibbalu
“Geological formation in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Erra Matti Dibbalu is a geological formation along the Bay of Bengal coast in Visakhapatnam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was notified as a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India in 2016.
Devipuram
“Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Devipuram is a Hindu temple complex located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Belonging primarily to the Shakta school of Hinduism, it is dedicated to the goddess Sahasrakshi, and her consort Kameshwara.
Kondakarla Ava Lake
“Lake and bird sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh, South India”
Kondakarla Ava is a lake and bird sanctuary in Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It has a unique and endangered forest in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats.
Pavurallakonda
“Ancient protected Buddhist monument in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Pavurallakonda or Pavurallabodu is a hill popularly known as Narasimhaswamy Konda. It is located near Bheemunipatnam, about 25 km north of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Sri Sampath Vinayagar Temple
“Hindu temple in Andhra Pradesh, India”
Sri Sampath Vinayagar is the prominent deity of Visakhapatnam locals. The temple is located in Asilmetta of Visakhapatnam city.