About Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Vizag
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Temple is located on Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Hill at a distance of 5 kms from Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Railway Station. It is a huge temple surrounded by Three Beautiful Hills around which makes the ambiance more pleasant for the devotees. The Serene atmosphere of the place inspires you to stay there for a long time. The best time to visit the temple is from November to February as the weather here will be pleasant. It is the most sought after tourist destination. The temple is dedicated to God Lord Venkateswara.
History of Sri Venkateswara Konda
Sri Venkateswara Temple is situated in the South, among the slope of Three Hills which has a lush green sanctuary devoted to the god lord venkateswara. It is said to have been built by a European captain Blackmoor in 1866, according to the Telugu inscriptions.
A remarkable feature of the temple is its small and temple steep entrance which resembles a pyramid shape, the passage is known as Gopura.
By standing on the hilltop elevated place you can have a view of the post channel, which is the entrance of the inner harbour for ships and liners. It is a very pleasant sight seeing for the tourist and the visitors to the temple, as the temple is situated near Visakhapatnam Harbour. As the temple of Sri Venkateswara Konda is in the center of the city and has the good connectivity to all the places around, most of the tourist start their journey by visiting the temple first with the belief that they will be showered by the blessings of Lord Venkateswara, as it is a good idea to start your journey by visiting the temple first. From the HillTop, it is an interesting sight to see ships coming in and going out of the harbour and groups of fishermen throwing their nets over water.
Entry fee and Timings Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Temple is open from 5:00 a.m. at 7:00 p.m. every day of the week, except Sundays. To visit the temple there is no entrance fee.
How to reach Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Vizag temple
The temple is located in the Vizag port area. You can get to the temple through the following modes of transport:
By Air:
Visakhapatnam Airport is 12 km from the city center and is well connected with the main cities in the country. From the airport, you can hire a taxi from the main car rental companies in Vizag to get to the temple.
By Rail:
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) is connect to all cities in India by rail. The temple is located at a distance of 5 km from Vizag railway station and can be reached by taxi or by car.
By Road:
Both private and public buses connect Visakhapatnam with neighboring states and other major AP Cities. You can also choose to travel by car or taxi for seamless commutation within the city.
Places to visit near Sri Venkateswara Swamy Konda Vizag Temple
You can visit the mosque and the church on the nearby hills during your trip to the temple. These nearby attractions are:
Ross Hill Church: Located on top of the central hill, Ross Hill Church is an impressive structure that must be visited for its architectural beauty and the breathtaking view it offers.
Baba Ishq Madina Mosque: Located on the northern hill, Dargah Konda, this mosque houses the tomb of the Muslim saint, Baba Ishq Madina. It is about seven hundred years old.