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Manginapudi Beach

Manginapudi Beach
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Beach
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  • Timings : Open 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 82.7 KMs From Vijayawada
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)3 - 4 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

In the past, Manginapudi was a big port. It's a fishing town on the beach, 11 km from Machilipatnam. The black sand on this beautiful natural beach makes it stand out. It also has a natural bay with small water. Manginapudi Beach is one of the best places to visit in Vijayawada.

Folk dance classes in Kuchipudi are taught at a beachside dance school that is well known for them. Aside from that, the beach gets a lot of visitors during the Maghapoornami event, when people come to swim. Many people gather on the beach for the "Krishna Utsav" festival, which takes place in February or March and is very famous.

Which district is Manginapudi Beach in?

The beautiful Manginapudi Beach is in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, in a small village called Manginapudi. It is near the coast, and on one side, the beautiful Bay of Bengal surrounds it.

What is the history of Manginapudi Beach?

It has a rich history and is famous for the Dutch memories that are link to the place. It is an important spot for business in India. Manginapudi Beach is also a natural harbour for the country. 

Why is the beach famous?

This beach is beautiful and is on the Bay of Bengal. A unique thing about this beach is that it doesn't have sand but black dirt instead. The beach is a must-visit during the Vijayawada tour package.

Large groups come here on Magha Poornima to take a holy dip in the water. One of the extra things to see is an old lighthouse. A lot of beach resorts are opening up to serve tourists. Dattashram is an old pilgrimage spot with a temple to Lord Shiva that is right next to the sea. It is also famous as Datta Rameswaram because it has nine holy bath wells, just like Rameswaram.

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