Visakhapatnam Victory At Sea War Memorial - Andhra Pradesh

Renowned as "The City of Destiny", Visakhapatnam is a very special place in the state of Andhra Pradesh which has witnessed the Victory of our country during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war.

Indian Navy and Eastern Naval Command sailors played a substantial role in this Indo-Pak war. During the liberation war in East Pakistan in the year 1971, the Pakistan Navy earmarked the Port of Visakhapatnam in order to destroy the Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. But they were very unfortunate that their submarine PNS Ghazi was sunk by the Indian Navy at the coast of Visakhapatnam. And thus, India won the first battle victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war.

To commemorate this proud moment and to honour the brave and courageous war heroes, the Victory at Sea War Memorial was set up in the year 1996. Built in the close vicinity of the famous Ramakrishna Beach and the INS Kursura Submarine Museum, this sensational War Memorial is an epitome of Patriotism as well as an admiring tourist attraction in Visakhapatnam.

The Ramakrishna Beach and the Submarine Museum near the War Memorial are the favourite spots for tourists visiting this place.

The Submarine Museum is exclusive for preserving Indian Navy’s Kalvari Class Diesel Electric Submarine.

What is Special:

The Victory at Sea War Memorial is built to pay tribute to the brave war heroes of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war.

The great efforts of the Indian Navy and the Eastern Naval Command sailors immensely contributed to India's victory in the war.

This War Memorial was built in the year 1996.

This obelisk styled war memorial contains Missiles, Fighter Plane Models, Torpedoes and Tankers kept around it.

Victory At Sea Memorial acts as the venue for many events conducted during the Navy Day celebrations.

What you will experience:

The remarkable Victory At Sea War Memorial is the pride of India that induces a feeling of patriotism on our mind. The War Memorial makes us feel proud as well as to remember our brave warriors who sacrificed their lives for the victory of our country. Here you can see a pyre which is lit permanently to pay tribute to the martyrs of our country. We can also find models of missiles, tankers, torpedoes and fighter planes near the Memorial that hold our attention.

The War Memorial along with these attractive models are worth to take a nice snap. There is nothing to do here other than taking a look at it and remembering our great war heroes. As the Memorial is situated near the famous Ramakrishna Beach and the INS Kursura Submarine Museum, you can spend time exploring the beach and museum also. The lush greenery enveloping the shores of Ramakrishna Beach is captivating. The INS Kursura Submarine Museum is a great place of knowledge. There you will discover the evolution of submarines, the life inside a submarine and the hardships faced by the submariners.

Best Time To Visit:

Visakhapatnam is the largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh that witnesses large tourist arrival throughout the year. The winter months of October to March is pleasant and well-suited for sightseeing in Visakhapatnam. The temperature also becomes favorable for your visit which ranges between a maximum temperature of 27-degree Celsius to a minimum temperature of 15 degree Celsius. Summers can be uncomfortable and tiresome for travelling. The maximum temperature during the summer season in Visakhapatnam can reach up to 41 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature remains as 22 degree Celsius. So, most of the tourists prefer not to visit the place during the summer months of April to July. The monsoon reaches Visakhapatnam in July and continues till September. This is the best time for monsoon lovers to explore Visakhapatnam.

Way to Reach:

 By Air -  Visakhapatnam Airport is the nearest airport to Victory at Sea War Memorial which is situated at a distance of 15.2 Km.

 By Rail -  Visakhapatnam Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Victory at Sea War Memorial which is situated at a distance of 5.5 Km.

 By Road -  Visakhapatnam Bus Station is the nearest bus station to Victory at Sea War Memorial which is situated at a distance of 4.3 Km.