Kailasagiri, Hilltop park in Visakhapatnam, India

Kailasagiri is a hilltop park covering 380 acres at 173 metres in Visakhapatnam, developed by VMRDA and planted with native trees. At its summit two large white seated statues of Shiva and Parvati rest side by side on a sculpted stone base, the male figure holding a trident and a small cup, the female with one palm raised. Low green shrubs line the front of the platform, with trees and open sky behind.

Kailasagiri was developed by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority as a hilltop park on 380 acres of land planted with native trees. In 2003 the Government of Andhra Pradesh named it its "Best Tourist Spot". A 350-metre cable car, the first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh, now runs to the summit, and a 55-metre glass bridge stands on the hilltop above the city and east coast.

The park takes its name from Mount Kailash, the holy peak in Hindu belief where Shiva and Parvati are said to dwell. A large sculpture of the two deities sits at the highest point, visible from a distance and a gathering spot for visitors who come to photograph or quietly spend time.

A cable lift brings visitors from the foot of the hill to the top, running daily until evening. Those who prefer to walk can climb the paved paths, but should be ready for steep sections and wear comfortable shoes.

The 350-metre ropeway to the summit was the first cable car system built in Andhra Pradesh. Visitors can also walk onto a 55-metre glass bridge on the hilltop, which looks out over the city and the east coast. The hill was declared a plastic-free zone by VMRDA.