Dolphin's Nose


Dolphin's Nose is a hill in Visakhapatnam between Yarada and Gangavaram Port. The hill is named Dolphin's Nose because it resembles a dolphin's nose.

History

Before independence, the British Army used it as a Military Camp. There is a Hindu Temple, a Church, and a Mosque on a nearby hill. In 1804 British and French forces fought near this hill. and the battle is called the Battle of Vizagapatam.

Lighthouse

A lighthouse on this hill guided ships to enter Visakhapatnam Port. Recently Government of India is planning to start lighthouse tourism.