Dolphin's Nose
17°39′58″N 83°14′36″E / 17.666210°N 83.243249°E
| Dolphin's Nose | |
|---|---|
 Dolphin's Nose as seen from the RK Beach | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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.[1]
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.[2] and the battle is called the Battle of Vizagapatam.
Lighthouse
A lighthouse on this hill guided ships to enter Visakhapatnam Port.[3] Recently Government of India is planning to start lighthouse tourism.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Bayya, Venkatesh (17 March 2016). "Dolphin's Nose a natural wonder of Vizag". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "History Dolphins nose" (PDF). censusindia. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ^ "Lighthouse on hill". business standard. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
 | This article about a location in Visakhapatnam is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |