Thikkavanipalem (NTPC) Beach
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 06:00–18:00
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best time to visit
- October–February; late afternoon
- From RK Beach
- 40 km
- Travel time
- 1 hr 15 min by car
Hours and fees change often — please verify before visiting. Details last checked Oct 18, 2026.
About
A flat, quiet beach near NTPC Simhadri where the plant’s seawater pipeline runs out across the sand.
Thikkavanipalem is a fishing village near the NTPC Simhadri power station at Parawada, south of Visakhapatnam. Locals often call its shore the NTPC or “pump house” beach, after the long seawater pipeline that runs out from the plant across the sand and into the sea.
The beach is wide, flat and usually empty. The pipeline bridge and its long perspective make it popular with photographers and for pre-wedding shoots, especially in the late afternoon light.
It is undeveloped, with no shops or facilities, and the approach roads are rough in places. Do not enter the plant’s fenced or restricted areas.
Highlights
- Pipeline bridge running out to sea
- Wide, flat, uncrowded beach
- Late-afternoon light for photography
Things to do
- Photograph the pipeline at sunset
- Walk the empty shoreline
Safety notes
- Keep out of NTPC’s fenced and restricted areas; do not climb the pipeline.
- Rough sea — do not swim.
- No shops; carry water.
Facilities
- ParkingAvailable
- ToiletsNot available
- Food stallsNot available
- Wheelchair accessNot available
- LifeguardsNot available
How to reach
- Bus: Buses to Parawada, then a local auto.
- Auto: Autos from Parawada.
- Cab / car: Best by cab or two-wheeler; rough patches near the beach.
- Train: Duvvada station is about 22 km away.
Thikkavanipalem, near NTPC Simhadri, Parawada Mandal, Anakapalli district
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