NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :
ABOUT VIZIANAGARAM: The imposing fort formed the nucleus around which grew the town of Vizianagaram. Depicting the past glory of the rulers, the quadrangular stone fort is evident of the knowledge and skillfulness of the builders and architects of those days. An ancient temple of Pydithalli Ammavaru is situated in this town. Legend has it that one of the daughters of the Pusapati royal family was the reincarnation of the pressing deity , Pydithallamma.
The local believe that with the blessings of the Goddess one can lead a happy & prosperous life. The idol of the Goddess was discovered on the day of Vijayadashami way back in the year 1752. To mark the occasion, an annual Jatra is held on the immediate Monday & Tuesday of Vijayadashami which attracts large crowds. The Moodukovillu temple is unique in that the Shivalinga in the temple has two different colours, symbolizing the male and female aspects of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple was built by an old woman who dreamt about it on her way to the holy city of Kashi (Banaras).
How to reach: Located 60 Km from Visakhapatnam.
ABOUT RAMANARAYANAM
Ramanarayanam is a spiritual theme park built in Bow and Arrow shape, Located on Korukonda Road in Vizianagaram. The temple was constructed by NCS Charitable Trust over 15 acres area based on Ramayana and temple which is designed like a Bow and arrow shape.
It has beautiful 3D paintings of the entire Ramayan story in detail. The temple has become a major tourism hub for the Uttarandhra region. It has become one of the most visited places in Vizianagaram after its establishment within 18 months, with the temple attracting over 2.4 million tourists. The place offers a daily Laser show experience.
How to reach: Located 5 Km from Vizianagaram
GNANA SARASWATHI TEMPLE
Ashta Medhagana Lakshmi Bhuvaneswari sahitha Gnana Saraswati temple is located at SVN Nagar, Vizianagaram. The temple complex comprises mini temples for each of the ashta medhagana deities with the sanctum Sanctorum consecrated with deities of Sri Lakshmi, Bhuvaneswari and Saraswathi Devis.
The temple was established in the year of 2005 being the brainchild of Gudisa Venkateswara Rao, Founder, SVN Group. The temple attracts people from multiple states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh. This is one of the major Saraswathi temples in India after Basara, Shaktipeeth in Kashmir, Sringeri Sarada Devi temple with 5 million+ tourists and 5 lakh+ aksharabhayams done so far.
How to reach: Located at SVN Nagar, Vizianagaram
DWADASA JYOTIRLINGA TEMPLE
Psupathinadeswara sahitha Dwadasa Jyotirlinga temple is one of its kind in the entire country. It is located in the serene locality of SVN Nagar in the heart of Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. The 12 representative Jyotirlingas of the original Puranik twelve Jyotirlingas, which are in different parts of our country, are in one temple, each with an individual Garbhagraha. As per the Shastras, the darshanam of even a single Jyotirlinga will lead to moksha. Hence a pilgrimage to this Dwadasha Jyotirlinga theertha kshetra and having darshan of all the temples will remove all the nava graha doshas (defects of the nine astrological planets) which are the source of all miseries and brings abundant grace, joy, health, wealth and peace.
This temple was built as a brainchild 
of Gudisa Venkateswara Rao, Founder, SVN Group to offer the darshan of all 12 Jyotirlingas along with a powerful Spatika Linga in the main garbhagriha. This place offers the darshan of all 12 Jyotirlingas to people who cannot travel to each one of them separately considering the difficulty in travel to many of those remote places.
This is one of the holiest temple located in our Vizianagaram and lot of devotees in this temple will offers pooja daily to the god and this is the best & famous temple in Vizianagaram.
It is a worth seeing temple with prototypes of Dwadasa Jyothirlingas all over India. Main Idol is Sphatika Linga opened everyday evening at 6 PM aarti. It is a peaceful temple and just 4 kms away from Railway Station/Bus Stand
How to reach: Located at SVN Nagar, Vizianagaram
RAMATHIRTHAM :
Ramathirtham is famous for the 1000 years old Sri Rama Temple situated on the Bavikonda hill. The beautiful lake in its vicinity was constructed by the Pusapati kings during 1650-1696 A.D., the unique feature of the temple is that it was built entirely upon a huge rock. 
Nearby on a hill, known as Gurubukhtakonda are the remains of enormous Buddhist mahasthupa, which is 19 feet high and 65 feet in diameter, a monastery, chaitya, monastic cells, two votive stupas, a solid stone stupa, an enclosed courtyard and a pillared hall. In the vicinity are the ruins of a brick shrine with images of Jain Tirthankaras. Further up on the hill, under a massive hanging rock one can see several Jain sculptures.
How to reach: Located 13 km from Vizianagaram town.
GOVINDAPURAM :
Govindapuram is situated in Pusapatirega Mandal at a distance of 30 Km from Vizianagaram Town. The magnificent temple here is renowned for its sculptural beauty and is based on the essence of the Bhagwat Gita. Gyana Ratham with Lord Krishna on the chariot is an impressive image that enthralls the visitors.
Amongst the modern temples in the district, the ‘Geeta Bhavan’ at Govindapuram deserves special mention. It is a beautifully built monument in the form of Chariot, which attracts a large number of pilgrims. It has a spiritual prayer cum meditation hall where the people come to gain spiritual solace. This village is nearer to Chintapalli sea shore, where light house was constructed by French.
How to reach: Located 30 km from Vizianagaram
JAMMI VRUKSHAM :
Legend has it that the Pandavas hid their weapons on a “Jammi Tree” before embarking on the final year of their exile (Agnathavasam). During their stay, King Dharmaraj and Kunthi installed the idols of Sri Thirupuranatha Swamy and Sri Janardhan Swamy, at this place. 500 years ago villagers found an idol of Sri Madhava Swamy and established it between the earlier two temples and named it Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple. The Jammi tree at the Tripurtantaka Swamy temple is considered to be holy for its miraculous properties. The temple is said to be thousands of years old. Folklore says that the local inhabitants tried to shift the temple but they could not uproot the Siva linga. Modern-day geologists estimate that the Shivalinga extends more than 179 feet deep into the earth.
How to reach: Located in Jami on the banks of river Gowthami,10 km from Vizianagaram.
KUMILI :
This small village is famous on account of a huge complex of temples built by local devotees over a period of 10 years. The temples are unique with extremely attractive sculptures, paintings on the walls and idols. The temples within the complex are Ganapathi, Shiva, Kalika Devi, Navagrahalu, Satyanarayana Swamy, Subramanyeswara Swamy, Seetharama Swamy, Anjaneya Swamy and Venu Gopalaswamy. Incidentally, the village was the former seat of the erstwhile Vizianagaram Kingdom and ruins of a mud fort still exist.
How to reach: Located 20 km from Vizianagaram.
VEENA MANUFACTURING :
One of the oldest musical instruments known in India, with a mention of it in almost all ancient texts, the Saraswathi Veena is an integral part of Carnatic music, winning the hearts and earning the applause of music lovers the world over. Over the last three centuries, a unique style of playing the veena has developed in Bobbili, called the ‘Bobbili veena sampradayam’. Its exponents have performed to much acclaim from Indian and international audiences. This achievement was matched with a rise in the fine and intricate art of veena making. The Saraswathi veenas of Bobbili are unique in-depth and full of tone and are remarkable for their exquisite designs and patterns. You can take home a memento veena, available in miniature size, for not only the aesthetic element but also as a symbol and reminder of India’s rich cultural heritage.
VISAKHAPATNAM :
Visakhapatnam, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh state is a beautiful city of gorgeous beaches and the vast blue sea, green-capped hills, awesome valleys, opaque jungles and crystal clear cascades, million-year-old caves, an 11th-century temple, ancient Buddhist sites, the only submarine museum in Asia, lush green parks, and salubrious climate. The city has so much to offer you and is surely considered to be important tourist destinations. 
The city boasts Industrial Hub with an enormous steel plant, a world-class port and major shipbuilding yard and a massive engineering talent pool from Andhra University, since 1926.
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It’s known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum.Visakhapatnam Port is the fifth-busiest cargo port in India. The city is a major tourist destination and is particularly known for its beaches, buddhist sites and natural beauty.
How to reach: Located 45 km from Vizianagaram.
PUNYAGIRI :
One of the oldest Shiva temples is situated here. The sanctum has an underground water source which ensures that the Shivalinga is perpetually bathed with water. Considered to be a very holy spot, a large numbers of devotees flock here during the Mahasivaratri festival. Legend has it that one bathes in the waterfall nearby and then has Darshan of Lord Shiva, he attains Moksha.
How to reach: Located 4 Kms Srungavarapukota and 25 Kms from Vizianagaram.
ARAKU VALLEY :
Araku Valley, 85-km from Vizianagaram town is close to the Orissa State border. This place lures people with pleasant weather, hills and valleys. The natural beauty of this valley comes alive with its rich landscape. The area of the valley is roughly 36-km and the altitude is between 600 and 900m above sea level.
The journey to this place on the Ghat road with thick forests on either side is in itself interesting and pleasant. One can have a wonderful trekking trip. 46 tunnels and bridges will greet you on the way. The Ananthagiri hills on the way to Araku Valley are famous for coffee plantations. Borra Caves located 29 km from Araku Valley, are one of the famous nearby tourist attraction.
Tribes inhabit the entire area and there are around 19 tribes. Tribal people who abound with their own folklore and traditions enhance the beauty of this valley. Tribal lifestyle expresses itself in various artistic creations like folk costumes and art literally differing from tribe to tribe. Dhimsa dance is a unique feature of the tribes of Araku Valley.
How to reach: Located 85 Kms from Vizianagaram.
BOBBILI :
The Bobbili fort is situated in this ancient town. It is associated with the historic battle between the Raja of Bobbili and Zamindar of Vizianagaram, who is aided by the French. The fierce war established this as a land of heroism, bravery and courage. The impressive Bobbili fort stands as a silent testimony to this hard-fought battle, who saw the Raja of Bobbili lay his life fighting rather than surrendering. The Venugopala Swamy temple here is quite famous as also the oldest in the district.
How to reach: Located 60 km from Vizianagaram