Simhachalam Temple
Simhachalam Hill Visakhapatnam 530028, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Famous for: Ancient Varaha Narasimha templeEvery day · 07:00 – 20:00
Getting there
9 km · Near Visakhapatnam Dwaraka Bus Stand
Distances are approximate. Check local transport and road conditions before you travel.
Simhachalam Temple on Simhachalam Hill is a major Vaishnava shrine — Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha swamy with unique sandalwood-covered deity darshan.
🌟 What Makes It Special
- 11th-century hill temple architecture
- Sandal paste covered moolavar most of year
- Cool hilltop breeze in summer mornings
- Major festival draw for Vizag region
🕒 Visit Details
- LocationSimhachalam Hill Visakhapatnam 530028
- Distance from Visakhapatnam Dwaraka Bus Stand9 km by road (approx.)
- Visiting hours07:00–20:00
- Best time to visitWeekday early morning summer
- Ideal duration1.5–2 hours including queue
- Free darshan; special seva tickets available
✔️ Tips for a Smooth Visit
- Dress modestly — traditional attire preferred
- Queues long on Saturdays and festivals
- Footwear deposit at entrance
- Auto from Dwaraka Bus Stand ~20 min
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- What is Simhachalam Temple famous for?
- Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is known for Ancient Varaha Narasimha temple. Read visitor reviews and photos on Visiting Places Hub.
- Where is Simhachalam Temple located?
- Simhachalam Temple is located at Simhachalam Hill Visakhapatnam 530028, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. View the map and directions on https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/simhachalam-temple-visakhapatnam.
- What are the opening hours for Simhachalam Temple?
- Simhachalam Temple is typically open Every day · 07:00 – 20:00. Hours may vary on holidays — confirm locally before visiting.
- How do I reach Simhachalam Temple?
- Simhachalam Temple is about 9 km from Visakhapatnam Dwaraka Bus Stand. More travel tips are on the place page and the Visakhapatnam city guide at https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/visakhapatnam-andhra-pradesh.
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