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Kakinada Kakinada is better known as thefertilizer city, but the heart-racingdeep sea explorations still steal agood part of the limelight here.This well planned city is dotted withcolossal industries and encircled bya beautiful line of architecturalextravaganza.
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Located on the north-east coast of AndhraPradesh, Kakinada is the capital of EastGodavari district and one of the largest tier-2 cities in India. It is also a part of SpecialEconomic Zone and has a diverse economydue to its sea port and port-based industry.Apart from being an industrial hub,Kakinada is home to many temples,mosques and churches. Some are remnantsof the colonial rule and others a reflection ofthe rich cultural past. The city has ahistorical significance, rich tradition,breathtaking natural beauty, holy pilgrimagecenter, beautiful virgin beaches, hillocks andstunning landscapes. The list doesn't endhere; you can also have your share of thecosmopolitan life in Kakinada. Fromshopping at the malls and grabbing a drinkat the clubs to trying out the famous anddelightful desert “Kakinada Kaja”, this cityhas so much to offer.Some of the must-visitattractions of this city include BhimeswaraTemple, Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy Templeand Coringa Sanctuary. If interested invisiting more temples, you can pay a visit tothe Pithapuram. It is situated in the outskirts
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of the city and is among the twelve pilgrimcentres of the region. Kakinada witnesses atropical savannah climate in which theweather remains hot and humid almostthroughout the year. The winter months arecomparatively pleasant and it is the besttime to visit this region.
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JanPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:29.299999237060547°C
Min:20.200000762939453°C
Rain:8.300000190734863mm
FebPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:31.200000762939453°C
Min:21.700000762939453°C
Rain:4.400000095367432mm
MarPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:33.900001525878906°C
Min:23.899999618530273°C
Rain:5.599999904632568mm
AprHot weather. Carry Light clothes.Max:36.099998474121094°C
Min:26.100000381469727°C
Rain:2.700000047683716mm
MayHot weather. Carry Light clothes.
Max: 37.5°C Min:27.700000762939453°C
Rain: 38.5mm
JunHot weather. Carry Light clothes, umbrella.Max:35.400001525878906°C
Min:27.100000381469727°C
Rain:53.099998474121094mm
JulPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:32.900001525878906°C
Min:26.100000381469727°C
Rain:86.4000015258789mm
AugPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:32.099998474121094°C
Min:25.799999237060547°C
Rain:79.0999984741211mm
SepPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max: 32.5°C Min:
25.799999237060547°C
Rain:110.69999694824219mm
OctPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,umbrella.Max:31.799999237060547°C
Min:24.799999237060547°C
Rain:114.80000305175781mm
NovPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:30.399999618530273°C
Min:22.399999618530273°C
Rain: 47.5mm
DecPleasant weather. Carry Light woollen.Max:29.100000381469727°C
Min:20.200000762939453°C
Rain:2.5999999046325684mm
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What To
SEE5 Sights
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1 Konaseema
Dhindi, Narsapur, Palakollu, Razolu andAntarvedi are the main towns and villageshere. Tourists mostly come to Dhindi tospend their time on the deck of a gentlybobbing houseboat, pampering theirtastebuds and taking in the riverine sights,which include a number of birds, theSivakodilanka islet and the picturesquetemple town of Antarvedi.
The APTDC-run Houseboat Cruise starts atDhindi and is the must-do of a trip toKonaseema. There’s also a 12-hr package.
2 Pithapuram
Pithapuram, Kakinada, AndhraPradesh
Pithapuram, also known as Dakshina Kasi, isa popular religious place famous for itsancient Hindu temples. It is also known asone of the twelve pilgrim centers, one of thefive Madava Keshatras, and one of the AstaData Sakthi Petas. Some of the importanttemples are the Sri Kukkuteshwara SwamiTemple, Sri Pada Vallabha Anaagha DathaKshethram and Sri Venu Gopala SwamyTemple.
3 Coringa Forest and HopeIsland
Kakinada Yanam Road, Kakinada,East Godavari District, AndhraPradesh 533461,India
Coringa Forest and Hope Island,a wonderfulplace away from the thronging crowds,boasts of an abundant flora and fauna.Located by a small village by the samename, the Coringa forest attracts a lot oftourists. The USP of the place is that it issituated by the backwaters and houses theendangered otter species within its lushgreenery. Apart from the otter, thesanctuary also harbours the Fishing Cat, SeaTurtle, Estuarine Crocodile and Jackal; aswell as birds like Snipes, Sea Gulls, Ducks,and Flamingos. Forest rest houses areavailable both in Rajahmundry andKakinada.
Hope island (also known as theKakinada bay), is a small island located nearthe Kakinada city. The island protects thecity from the strong tidal waves/tsunamiand clyclones coming from the Bay ofBengal. It is a quiet island with a fewgovenment buildings and a fishermen'shamlet on it.
4 Coringa Sanctuary
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Kakinada,Andhra Pradesh, India
Spread over an area of 235 sq km near thebackwaters, Coringa Sanctuary is home towide variety of flora and fauna. Here, youwill find the endangered olive ridley turtles,fishing cats and more. Different varieties ofbirds, including oriental dwarf kingfisher,Indian roller, etc are also found here. TheSanctuary is also popular for its 35 varietiesof mangrove plants.
5 Adurru
East Godavari District, Kakinada,Andhra Pradesh
Adurru Village is a historical place located inRazole Taluk that takes you back in time.The ruins of Buddhist Stupas, Chaityas andViharas were discovered by TheArchaeological Survey of India (ASI) in theyear of 1953. Numerous ancient artifactssuch as dshes, jars and bowls of kaolin andred pottery was revealed during theexcavation. Mahastupa is the major
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attraction of the place.
Where To
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1 City View, Paradigm SarovarPortico
Subhash Road, Kakinada - 533001,
+91-884 2302-333,51
City View is a multi cuisine restaurant in the3-star Paradigm Sarovar Portico hotel,Kakinada. It serves multi-cuisine specialtiesand also offers panoramic view to theguests. They also lay buffets or guests canorder a-la-carte and go with their ownpreferences.
2 E,2 Multicuisine Restaurant
Dr.No:70-1C-2/3, NFCL Road,Kakinada - 03
+91-9248722779, 9441710286
The Multi cuisine restaurant serves you withthe best quality Indian and Chinese cuisinealong with Pizzas, Cakes, Pastries, Naturalfruit juices & soft drinks to go alongwith. The staff is very friendly and theservice is quick. The large television LCDscreen lets you enjoy your favourite matchor serial along with delicious food!
3 Pizza Corner
69/4/21, Spencer Retail Ltd,Pithapuram Main Rd, SarpavaramJunction, Neeladri Nagar, Kakinada,Andhra Pradesh, India
Pizza Corner is a pizzeria chain that hasgrown to be really popular in AndhraPradesh. Not just all kinds of pizzas, but theplace is really famous for its side dishessuch as garlic bread and everybody'sfavourite chicken wings. Pizza Corner in Kakinada is a treat foranybody craving for the best pizza in thesurroundings. That is not all,Pizza Corner, Kakinada very recently
introduced pizza in a crunchy cone. Cool,right?
4 Arali
mainroad,Kakinada
+918842344222
5 Sri Chaitanya Restaurant
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SeeA: KonaseemaB: PithapuramC: Coringa Forest and Hope IslandD: Coringa SanctuaryE: Adurru
AccommodationF: Jaya ResidencyG: Venky ResidencyH: Hotel SrivatsaI: Jaya ResidencyJ: Venky ResidencyK: Hotel SrivatsaL: Jaya ResidencyM: Venky ResidencyN: Hotel Srivatsa
FoodO: City View, Paradigm Sarovar PorticoP: E,2 Multicuisine RestaurantQ: Pizza CornerR: AraliS: Sri Chaitanya Restaurant
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