Weekend Getaway from Hyderabad to Kakinada

Hyderabad to Kakinada
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Located in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada is a municipal city which is extremely well-planned and has a good infrastructure. The city has witnessed an unprecedented economic growth in last few years and witnesses large investment in the area. The city has a good internal transportation system with many buses and auto rickshaws available in the city. There is a small island called ‘Hope Island’ that is located 5 kilometers away from the port. The city’s infrastructure is highly influenced by the Dutch and British colonies. Various signs of colonial times can be seen in and around the city. The city is dotted with several churches.  

Attractions in Kakinada

Coringa Sanctuary

Located close to Kakinada City; Coringa Sanctuary, spanned across an area of 235 square kilometers, houses 35 varieties of mangrove forests in the sanctuary.  It is home to a wide variety of wild animals which include fishing cats, estuarine crocodiles, otter and the endangered olive ridley sea turtle. Apart from these wild animals, the sanctuary houses a large variety of birds such as oriental dwarf kingfisher, white-bellied woodpecker, Indian roller, crested serpent eagle and Scarlet Minivet flamingoes.

Bhimesvara Temple

Located in Samalkota near Kakinada, The Bhimesvara Temple has a rectangular shape and features the main idol of Lord Shiva in the middle. There is a massive pillar is situated on the western side of the temple and is known as ‘Kappa Stambham’. The architectural style of the temple resembles the Bhimesvara Temple in Draksharamam.

Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple

Located in Sarpavaram nearby Kakinada, Shri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Bhavanarayana, which is another name of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that mythological sages like Agastya and Vyasa had visited this place. 

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