How often do you hear someone say “I need some sun, sand and sea; I'm going to Andhra Pradesh”. Sure there aren't as many parties as Goa, or five-star properties as Kerala, but the region houses the second-largest coastline and the longest beach road in the country.
While Andhra Pradesh's beaches are seldom spoken of, they are a glorious escape for those looking to simply relish the beauty of a pristine, uninterrupted coastline.
Its golden sand beach is surrounded by hills on three sides and the lapping waters of the Bay of Bengal on the fourth, Yarada is just 15km from Visakhapatnam.
A short distance away is the Dolphin's Nose Lighthouse which sits atop Black Mores Hill.