Yarada Beach is situated on the east coast of Bay of Bengal in Yarada, a village at a distance of 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Visakhapatnam. It is located near Gangavaram beach, Dolphin's Nose, and Gangavaram Port.[1][2] This is a very picturesque beach in Andhra Pradesh.
Yarada Beach | |
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Beach | |
 Yarada Beach view | |
  Yarada Beach | |
| Coordinates: 17°39′52″N 83°17′04″E / 17.6644°N 83.2844°E | |
| Location | Yarada, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Scientific study
editA scientific study of the characteristics of the sediments deposited at the beach was conducted from May 2009 to May 2010. The study found that the location of Pigeon Hill has a major impact on how deposits are added to the beach and removed through erosion.[3]
Transportation
editAPSRTC runs buses to this area with these routes:
| Route Number | Start | End | Via |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Poorna market | Yarada Beach | Convent junction,ESSAR, Dockyard, Scindia, Wireless station, Yarada village |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Yarada beach". visitvizag. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Yarada Beach, Visakhapatnam Travel and Tourism Guide". Travelomy. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ E.M. Yadhunath; et al. (July 2014). "Sediment characteristics at intertidal regions across Yarada Beach, East coast of India" (pdf). Indian Journal of Marine Sciences. 43 (7). National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
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