Dolphin's Nose
డాల్ఫిన్ నోస్
A rocky headland shaped like a dolphin's snout, rising south of the harbour, with a hilltop lighthouse overlooking the port, RK Beach and the open sea; a classic viewpoint.
Dolphin's Nose is a rocky headland about 174 m high that juts into the Bay of Bengal. It is named for its resemblance to a dolphin's snout and guards the entrance to Visakhapatnam Port. The lighthouse on the headland can be climbed, and on clear days its beam reaches about 64 km out to sea. The viewing platform looks down on large ships entering and leaving the harbour, RK Beach and the city skyline. You can drive up the hill road from the city, and it is often paired with Yarada Beach to the south on the same day. The lighthouse has limited opening hours, so check locally.
Opening hours
Lighthouse open approx. 15:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ross Hill Church
- Yarada Beach
- Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
- Ramakrishna Beach
- INS Kursura Submarine Museum
- TU 142 Aircraft Museum
- Victory at Sea Memorial
- Visakha Museum