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Simhachalam Temple

Simhachalam Hill Visakhapatnam 530028, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Famous for: Ancient Varaha Narasimha templeEvery day ยท 07:00 โ€“ 20:00

Getting there

9 km ยท 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 โ€” Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha swamy with unique sandalwood-covered deity darshan.

๐ŸŒŸ 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

๐Ÿ•’ Visit Details

  • LocationSimhachalam Hill Visakhapatnam 530028
  • Distance from Visakhapatnam Dwaraka Bus Stand9 km by road (approx.)
  • Visiting hours07:00โ€“20:00
  • Best time to visitWeekday early morning summer
  • Ideal duration1.5โ€“2 hours including queue
  • Free darshan; special seva tickets available

โœ”๏ธ Tips for a Smooth Visit

  • Dress modestly โ€” 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 ยท 07:00 โ€“ 20:00. Hours may vary on holidays โ€” 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.
What other places can I visit near Simhachalam Temple?
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