INS Kursura Submarine Museum
INS Kursura Submarine Museum is a decommissioned Indian Navy submarine that served for around three decades before being converted into a walk-through museum, beached and preserved on RK Beach. Visitors can walk through the submarine's original compartments, control rooms, and living quarters, giving a genuinely immersive sense of submarine life that's rare to experience firsthand.
Given its unique format, an actual decommissioned vessel rather than a replica, it's one of Visakhapatnam's most distinctive attractions, appealing particularly to those interested in naval history or military technology.
INS Kursura Submarine Museum FAQs
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Yes, the walk-through tour covers various original compartments, including control rooms and living quarters, giving a genuine sense of submarine conditions.
45 minutes to an hour.
Yes, a modest ticket fee applies.
Yes, INS Kursura served in the Indian Navy for roughly three decades before being decommissioned and converted into this museum on RK Beach.
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