Simhachalam Narasimha
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple on Simhachalam hill above Visakhapatnam. The deity stays covered in sandal paste all year except on Chandanotsavam.
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Best time to go
All year; the hills are greenest from July to October.
Festivals (expect crowds)
- Chandanotsavam — nija roopa darshan (Akshaya Tritiya, April–May)
- Kalyanotsavam
Darshan & practical tips
- Combine with Kailasagiri, RK Beach and Araku Valley for a longer Vizag trip.
Timings, dress codes and booking rules change — confirm on the official temple or trust site before you travel.
How to reach Visakhapatnam
- Train: Marripalem (MIPM) — 4 km · Simhachalam (SCM) — 5 km · Simhachalam North (SCMN) — 6 km
- Air: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) — 44 km · Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) — 212 km
- Road: Vizianagaram ~51 km · Araku Valley ~92 km · Srikakulam ~112 km · Koraput ~162 km · Kakinada ~171 km
Suggested 1-day plan
- Day 1: Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swami vari devasthanam → Shri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple → VMRDA-Kailasagiri
Make it my trip — add stays, trains and tripmates
Temples near Visakhapatnam
- Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swami vari devasthanam · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~0 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Shri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kali Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Must-see
- VMRDA-Kailasagiri · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Very popular · Must-see
- ISKCON Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~15 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Devalayam, TTD · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~17 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Devipuram · temple · Anakapalli · ~22 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bojjanna Konda · temple · Anakapalli · ~32 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Nookambika Temple · temple · Anakapalli · ~34 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ramanarayanam · temple · Vizianagaram · ~46 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Yoga Siddha Anjaneya Swamy Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~4 km · Highly rated
- Venkateswara Swamy Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~8 km · Highly rated
- Sri Abhaya Anjaneya Swamy Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~8 km · Highly rated
- Neelamma Vepachettu Ammavari Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~9 km · Highly rated
- Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~11 km · Well liked
- Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated
- Sri Venkateswara Temple · temple · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated
Other places to see nearby
- Meghadri Gedda Reservoir · lake · Visakhapatnam · ~9 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Doctor Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy Central Park · park · Visakhapatnam · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sivaji Park · park · Visakhapatnam · ~11 km · Must-see
- Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Vizag · ashram · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ross Hill Church · church · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- RK Beach · beach · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Kambalakonda · park · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Must-see
- Biodiversity Park -Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- TU 142 Aircraft Museum · museum · Visakhapatnam · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- VMRDA INS Kursura Submarine Museum · museum · Visakhapatnam · ~13 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Victory At Sea War Memorial · fort · Visakhapatnam · ~13 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Visakha Museum · museum · Visakhapatnam · ~13 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kailasa Giri · viewpoint · Visakhapatnam · ~13 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Titanic Sea View Point · viewpoint · Visakhapatnam · ~13 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Indira Gandhi Zoological Park · sanctuary · Visakhapatnam · ~13 km · Very popular · Must-see
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Simhachalam Narasimha?
All year; the hills are greenest from July to October.
How do I reach Visakhapatnam?
By train: Marripalem (MIPM), 4 km; Simhachalam (SCM), 5 km; Simhachalam North (SCMN), 6 km. By air: Visakhapatnam (VTZ), 44 km; Madhurapudi (RJA), 212 km. By road from Vizianagaram (~51 km), Araku Valley (~92 km), Srikakulam (~112 km).
How many days do I need for Simhachalam Narasimha?
Plan 1 day to include darshan and the main places nearby; add a day around festivals and weekends.
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