Appikonda Beach
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 06:00–18:00
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best time to visit
- October–March; early morning or late afternoon
- From RK Beach
- 30 km
- Travel time
- 1 hr by car
Hours and fees change often — please verify before visiting. Details last checked Oct 18, 2026.
About
A clean, uncrowded beach south of the steel plant, with a hillock and an ancient Someswara temple.
Appikonda is a fishing village on the southern coast of Visakhapatnam, near the steel plant. Its beach is one of the least crowded in the region: a clean sweep of sand with a rocky hillock rising out of the sea at one end.
The village is known for the Someswara Swamy Temple, an old stone temple protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, with weathered carvings and a large Shiva lingam. A small temple also sits on top of the hillock by the beach, reached by crossing a canal and climbing.
There are no shops or facilities on the sand, so bring what you need. Sunrise and sunset are both lovely here, but the waves are strong and swimming is unsafe.
Highlights
- Uncrowded, clean sand
- ASI-protected Someswara Swamy Temple
- Hillock with a small temple by the sea
- Colourful fishing boats
Things to do
- Visit the Someswara Swamy Temple
- Climb the hillock for the coastal view
- Watch the sunset over the bay
Safety notes
- Dangerous waves — swimming is not advised.
- No shops or toilets; carry water.
- The path to the hillock is rough.
Facilities
- ParkingAvailable
- ToiletsNot available
- Food stallsNot available
- Wheelchair accessNot available
- LifeguardsNot available
How to reach
- Bus: Buses run from Gajuwaka towards Appikonda; services are limited.
- Auto: Autos from Gajuwaka or the steel plant area.
- Cab / car: Best by cab or two-wheeler; park near the beach and walk.
- Train: Duvvada station is about 15 km away.
Appikonda, Pedagantyada Mandal, Visakhapatnam 530044
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Appikonda hillock view, Appikonda beach The beach at Appikonda near Vizag. The beach at the Someswara Swamy temple at Appikonda near Vizag Beach view at Appikonda, Visakhapatnam The Someswara Swamy temple at Appikonda near Vizag is believed to have been constructed around 9th century AD. The 11th century Appikonda temple near Visakhapatnam is a Chola monument. Someswara Swamy temple is very popular during Maha Sivaratri. The Someswara Swamy temple at Appikonda near Vizag is believed to have been constructed around 9th century AD. The Someswara Swamy temple at Appikonda near Vizag is believed to have been constructed around 9th century AD. The ancient Nandi at the temple. The 11th century Appikonda temple near Visakhapatnam is a Chola monument. Someswara Swamy temple is very popular during Maha Sivaratri. S-AP-462 inside the temple4
