Rising above Visakhapatnam and the Bay of Bengal in the backdrop, Kailasagiri is the hill park which all Vizag tourists come to visit in the end by way of the relaxing ropeway ride or the zigzag road. On top of it stand the massive statues of Shiva and Parvati from where the hill gets its name. Before making your search for the timings of kailasagiri, you will need to know about the special timings of the ropeway and the entry fees that are charged. This article highlights the kailasagiri timings, timings of the ropeway, entry fees, and much more.

Quick Facts Before You Go

Here are the essentials at a glance, so you can plan the trip in a minute.

What you want to know	The short answer
What are the park timings?	Open every day, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Is there a weekly closed day?	No, it runs all week
How much is entry?	A small fee, roughly Rs 5 to Rs 30; confirm at the gate
What are the ropeway hours?	Around 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
What does the ropeway cost?	About Rs 90 to Rs 120 for a two-way ride
What crowns the hill?	The 40-foot Shiva and Parvati statues
How long should I plan?	About two to three hours

Just a little bit of truth in regards to the prices: The entrance fee, ride in the aerial cable car, and toy train ride costs vary in different sources and are updated now and then, so take these numbers only as estimates and confirm them at the counter.

Park Timings and the Small Print on Fees

The park is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all days of the week and there is no day-off; thus scheduling becomes easy. Entrance to the park is quite inexpensive, the cost being anywhere between about Rs 5 to Rs 30 per person depending upon the prevailing rate. The attractions on top, such as the toy train, have separate charges. None of these will affect you financially, but keep some money handy for the gate, the cable car, and the rides, as these are what matter the most in the end.

Three Ways Up the Hill

Part of the fun of Kailasagiri is choosing how you get to the top, and each way suits a different kind of visitor.

The way up	What it is like	Good to know
The ropeway	A scenic cable-car glide over the slopes	Runs about 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, roughly Rs 90 to Rs 120 return
By road	A drive or cab up the winding hill road	Easiest with luggage, children or elders
On foot	A climb up the stairways for the energetic	Free, but save it for cooler hours

For most tourists, the ropeway ride itself is the main event, with the city and ocean stretching out below you during the ascent.

What Waits at the Top

The mountain peak features gardens, viewpoints, rides, and the iconic statues, all in an easy day of two hours or more.

Attraction	What it is	Good to know
Shiva and Parvati statues	The 40-foot figures that name the hill	A stream is said to flow from the base
Titanic viewpoint	A jutting deck over the sea view	The spot everyone photographs
Toy train	A short circular ride of the garden	A separate small fare, loved by children
Floral clock and gardens	A large working flower clock and lawns	Easy, pretty strolling ground

Getting to Kailasagiri

The hill is situated near the city, making access to its base very quick from any part of Vizag.

• By rail: The Visakhapatnam railway station is at a distance of about 9 – 10 km, and a quick taxi/auto ride will take you to its base.
• By air: Visakhapatnam International airport is at a distance of around 25 km; the best way out is a taxi ride.
• By road: Buses and cabs drop one at the foothills where one needs to take the stairs/ropeway up.

Best Time to Visit

Kailasagiri is at its most beautiful during the cool season and during the softer times of the day. Afternoons and early evenings are ideal because the weather will be more bearable and you can enjoy watching the city lights flicker on and the sunset by the ocean. Winter is the ideal season to visit the open-top hill while summer days should be skipped altogether for mornings and pre-closing hours. Weekdays are more peaceful than the weekends when the locals descend in droves.

Handy Tips for Your Visit

• Ensure that you carry cash in hand when paying for entry, ropeway and toy train counters.
• Ensure that you take the ropeway at least once as it offers spectacular views.
• The best time to visit would be late afternoon in order to see the sunset at the bay.
• You can wear comfortable shoes in case you want to use the stairs.

Common Mistakes Visitors Make

• Based on one quoted fare, where the fees for admission and rides differ from one another and are subject to change.
• Arriving close to closing time and missing the ropeway’s 7:30 PM cutoff time.
• Scaling the stairs during the middle of the day instead of the cooler part of the day.
• Not bringing any money for the ride fees.

Final Take: Kailasagiri Timings

The timing of Kailasagiri is from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with the ropeway operating until about 7:30 pm. The entry and rides would cost you very little, which you would find out on checking at the counter. Take the ropeway ride to get the panoramic view and plan your trip during the late afternoon when the sunset adds beauty to the view. It would take you a couple of hours to enjoy the Shiva and Parvati statues, the Titanic viewing point, and the toy train.

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