Dolphin’s Nose and the port, Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam is a popular tourist destination mostly due to nature’s blessing. There are many God gifted locations that make the city bliss for the onlooker. Another such marvel that the city holds is the Dolphin’s Nose. The dolphin Nose is actually a huge rock land that projects into the sea, it resembles the shape of a dolphin’s nose, and hence, the name is given to it. It is one of the most popular spot visited by tourist as it provides a great view and entertainment options. Those who appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of nature surely enjoy this Dolphin’s nose and the port.

The dolphin’s Nose is a huge eye-catching attraction of Visakhapatnam. The headland is around 174 meters in height. Located in the southern part of Vizag (Visakhapatnam) the dolphin’s head is 358 meters above sea level, it projects magnificently in the Bay of Bengal, which cannot be missed even from a distance.

The dolphin’s nose is an original natural marvel and it owes its existence to natural processes. It is also a natural guard to the Visakhapatnam Harbor as it paves the way for the sea water which comes into the land area. This goes a great way in helping anchoring the ships.

A renowned lighthouse has been built on the hill range which is called Yarada Konda, and a part of this hill is in the shape of the Dolphin which also covers the area of the lighthouse. Vizag (Visakhapatnam) is a natural harbor in the backwaters which is formed by the Meghadri River and the hills that surrounds it. The lighthouse guides the ships to reach Visakhapatnam. The lighthouse helps the ships as it gives out the powerful light beam which is visible from as far as 65 km in the sea, the light flashes every 10 seconds. It is the oldest lighthouse and has been providing guidance to many ships. The view from the beach or the city up hills is also serene especially during the nights when you can appreciate the strength of the light beam.

The Dolphin’s Nose is a good spot for both who are looking at it from the beach or land area as the whole shape and greatness can be appreciated and also for the one who plan to conquest the height and be there on the top as they get to be at the lighthouse and gets to see the panoramic view of the sea and the whole city of Visakhapatnam.