Water is the defining geographical feature of Visakhapatnam.
* **Bay of Bengal:** The city is defined by its long, sweeping eastern coastline along the Bay of Bengal, featuring numerous rocky promontories and sandy beaches. * **Rivers:** The **Gosthani River** flows to the north of the city, merging with the sea near the historic Dutch settlement of Bheemunipatnam (Bheemili). * **Reservoirs:** The city relies on several scenic inland water bodies for its drinking water supply, most notably the **Mudasarlova Reservoir**, **Meghadrigedda Reservoir**, and the nearby **Tatipudi Reservoir**, which also serve as popular picnic spots.
