VANAMCOVE 
Yarada Beach
Secluded bay beach near the naval base
Why this weekend?
The day-by-day plan
- Headland drive
- Harbour viewpoint
- Yarada swim
- Cliff walk
- Sunset return
Geography & terrain
Yarada Beach hides on the south-west face of Vizag's western peninsula, past the Dolphin's Nose headland — a crescent of sand cupped by hills, about 24 km from the city centre but a world quieter, reached by the cliff road that winds around the naval base boundary.
History & culture
The cove sat for decades as the off-duty shore of Vizag's navy families, a protected bay whose hills kept developers out; the winding headland road now leads day-trippers past the lighthouse, and the beach remains more local ritual than tourist stop — swims, sunset and the smell of the fishing boats.
Where to stay
Budget
₹1,200–2,800/nightMid-range
₹2,800–6,000/nightComfort
₹6,000+/nightThings to do
The calm cove
Harbour vista
Headland road
Lighthouse
Sunset from the cliff
Eat & drink
- Hyderabadi biryani
- Gongura pachadi
- Pesarattu with upma
- Rayalaseema chicken curry
- Pootharekulu sweets
Getting there
- Fly
- Visakhapatnam (VTZ) / Vijayawada (VGA)
- Train
- Vijayawada & Visakhapatnam junctions
- Road from Hyderabad
- varies by region — 250–600 km
- Getting around
- Auto-rickshaws, city buses, app taxis in cities
Budget snapshot
- Total
- ₹5,500–13,000 (2 days)
- Per day · Stay
- ₹1,200–6,000/night
- Per day · Food
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Transport
- ₹800–1,200
- Per day · Activities
- ₹800–1,200
Month by month
Practical info
- Language: Telugu (English understood in tourist spots)
- Best window: Oct–Mar
- Connectivity: good 4G in towns
- UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops
Practical tips
- Weekdays keep the cove near-empty; weekend evenings fill with locals
- Swim inside the flag calm — no lifeguards patrol here
- The naval checkpoint on the road idles traffic; carry ID and patience
Frequently asked questions
Smaller waves, fewer people and no promenade industry — it's the city's most private-feeling beach.
Yes, though the final stretch passes naval zones with a light checkpoint; the drive itself is part of the appeal.
Late afternoon to sunset — the cove stays cool and the headland light turns gold.
Secluded bay beach near the naval base
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