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Visakhapatnam is a traveler's delight. There are so many various types of places to explore. If you visit all those places and miss the Submarine Museum alone, you cannot claim to have seen Vizag. Instead, if you visit this museum alone and omit the other locations, you can still claim to have visited Vizag. Come; let us explore the most critical site of Vizag, the Submarine Museum; we can call this the pride of Visakhapatnam.  INS Kursura is the name of the submarine. It was constructed by Russia in 1969 and reached Vizag the very next year. Since then, it served for the Indian Navy. It has played a significant role many times, especially during the 1971 India-Pakistan War. After 31 years of service, it was decommissioned in 2001. It was brought to Vizag, converted into a museum, inaugurated on 9th August 2002 and ultimately opened to the public on 24th August 2002. This is the first submarine museum in India and even in the whole of South East Asia. Also, it is the only museum of...

Kulotunga Cholapatnam  - this is the name given to  Visakhapatnam  by a General of the most powerful Chola Empire. When the Chola army captured this harbor town, it was renamed after the Chola emperor  Kulotunga Chola I . The Tamil stone inscription dated 1083 CE lies in a lesser-known Visakha Museum in Vizag. Although  Visakha Museum  is located in the most happening R K Beach locality, hardly anyone visits it. Unlike the other two famous museums, namely the Air Craft Museum and the Submarine Museum, this museum is not seen much and remains unknown even to the locals. However, the museum is a treasure trove, and there is no reason for us to ignore this site with rich heritage value.    The museum is located in a beautiful  Dutch Bungalow , which itself holds a heritage status. In the mid-1800s, the Dutch Managers of Indigo Plantation constructed this spacious residence. Later, it became the official residence of British Civil Servants and Di...

Site Name:   Pamban Bridge Site Type:  Historical Cantilever Bridge Location:    Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   The first sea bridge in India Nearest Railway Station:   Rameswaram Nearest Airport:   Madurai How to reach:   Well connected by road and rail Hotel:  Mostly mid-range options in Rameswaram; for better options, go to Madurai Restaurants:  All sorts of options are there in  Rameswaram Rameswaram is a popular town located in South India. It is famous mainly due to the temple of Rameshwar (Lord Shiva). People from all over India visit Kasi as well as Rameswaram as part of their pilgrimage. Rameswarar town is located in an island. The island is called as Pamban island. The Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge, which connects Pamban island to the mainland India. It was opened on 24th February 1914 CE. This is the first sea bridge of India. Till the Bandra-Worli Sea link was opened i...

Golden Gate Bridge, the pride of  San Francisco , rather the pride of California state, is undoubtedly the most popular tourist destination of San Francisco city. This tourist site is visited not only by those who travel to San Francisco, but even by those who just pass through the town. Anyone who visits California would definitely wish or try to visit the Golden Gate Bridge. There are around 16 million tourists who visit the Golden Gate Bridge every year. Unfortunately, this is where the maximum number of suicides happen in the US. The Golden Gate is the North American strait connecting San Francisco bay to the Pacific Ocean. Ferries were the only mode of transportation to San Francisco from Marin Country before the Golden Gate Bridge was constructed. The Golden Gate Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, was completed in 1937. Since then, it has become the symbol of San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most beautiful and photographed bridge in the entire ...

San Francisco , a paradise on earth, has many important tourist spots. Fisherman's Wharf is one of them. There are many places within Fisherman's Wharf which worth visiting. This blog post will introduce you to the Aquatic Park and the San Francisco Maritime Museum.   The Aquatic Park is located towards the eastern end of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. The park is small but lovely. It is the top site in Fisherman's Wharf. One path from the park would lead you to the picturesque sandy beach of San Francisco. You can find hundreds of people walking, jogging, or just sitting and watching the sea on the beach. San Francisco beach is very much loved by most tourists visiting San Francisco. Near the Aquatic Park, the historical building of the Maritime Museum is located. The design of the building is unique, and it is about 70 years old. The small museum houses some models of antique vessels and a few ship-related objects. The best place of the museum is the balcony at ...

The Maritime National Historical Park at Hyde St. Pier in  San Francisco  is where your imagination can travel to the 19th century. You will get a breathtaking view of the collection of historical ships at this site. The Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco is a popular tourist destination with many interesting sites. The Maritime National Historical Park is one of the exciting tourist sites at Fisherman's Wharf. You can find a lot of ships and related objects of the 19th century and early 20th century in this park which cannot be found anywhere else. Riverboats were the only mode of transport once, and the wheels used in those riverboats were of unique style. The engines used for loading and unloading cargo during the 19th century, called "donkey engines," are found in this park. A small beautiful boat house and the superintendent's office are beautiful structures in the garden that cannot be ignored by any tourist. Balclutha, Eureka, Hercules, C.A. Thayer, Alma, ...

Anyone who would travel to  San Francisco  as a traveler would realize that Fisherman's Wharf is one of the most popular travel destinations in San Francisco, representing the entire city's culture. There are many attractions in Fisherman's Wharf - some are important sites, and some are not so important. The place where the historical ships are found is something unique you should visit. Pier 45 - Main Entrance The main entrance of Pier 45 at Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco is a heritage site. Behind the main door, you can find two historic ships of the US - USS Pampanito, the submarine, and SS Jeremiah, a World War II ship. You can go aboard both the submarine and ship by paying a nominal fee at the ticket counter located at the entrance. USS Pampanito is a submarine. It served as a United States Navy ship and completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945. Then, it served as a Naval Reserve Training ship from 1960 to 1971. Now, the submarine is preserved as a mem...