Kakinada , Andhra Pradesh
About Kakinada
Known as the city of temples, Kakinada is known as a mecca for tourists, but for visitors who are willing to take a couple of days in the city, it has a great deal to offer. There are a number of important temples, perhaps the most unique and impressive. They reveal over 8 million offerings by hopeful worshipers.
The city was once a thriving port, and over the years has made its mark through the increased traffic thereof. The sea provides income for many inhabitants in the locality. Visitors to Kakinada absolutely must try the special Khaja, a sweet made from flour, sugar and edible oils.
Legend has it that Jagannath appeared in the dream of a man from Puri and showed him how to cook the Khaja. The man prepared it as manservant to his Lord who wolfed them all down. This delicacy should not to be missed during your stay in Kakinada.
The city is all decked out for visitors coming from further afar. With good connections on the NH-214 Kathipudi to Ongole, the local rail terminal supplying many express and passenger connections and also an airport for those wishing to travel further.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Kakinada
Kakinada Port, Andhra Pradesh
4.3 km from Kakinada - See map
Time out should be taken to visit this, one of India’s finest minor ports. This combined with the natural location of the harbor and the shelter...
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Hope Island, Andhra Pradesh
*7.9 km from Kakinada - See map
Hope Island off the kakinada coast is located in the Bay of Bengal, a short distance - 7 kms out. Hope Island is so named for providing a...
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Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
17.1 km from Kakinada - See map
The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 18km from the city of Kakinada nested between the delta of the Gouthami and Godavari rivers at...
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Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
18.9 km from Kakinada - See map
Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the oldest in Andhra Pradesh. It’s possible to reach by bus departing...
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Uppada Beach, Andhra Pradesh
21.9 km from Kakinada - See map
A major tourist attraction and boon to the city of Kakinada, the Uppada Beach area lays a short 5km bus ride away from the town center. Visitors...
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Yanam, Pondicherry
27.5 km from Kakinada - See map
Yanam is a small town located near the delta of Godavari River and is part of Indian union territory of Puducherry. Yanam is a former French...
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Draksharama, Andhra Pradesh
27.8 km from Kakinada - See map
One of the five powerful temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to local legend the siva linga at the temple was established by the god Surya....
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Sri Veereswara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
37.7 km from Kakinada - See map
A leading shrine for vaishnavites there are two groups of temples here, located at the hillock one on each hillock. A short distance from the town...
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Annavaram Temple, Andhra Pradesh
48.9 km from Kakinada - See map
Located on the outskirts of Kakinada city, the Annavaram temple stands atop a hill a short distance from the NH5 highway. ‘Anna’ means wish or...
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Papi Hills (Papikondalu), Andhra Pradesh
*56.6 km from Kakinada - See map
Papi Hills or Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary or Papikondalu is a scenic place with deep gorges on Godavari river surrounded by densely Forested...
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Fort Gate (Kota Gummam), Andhra Pradesh
62.4 km from Kakinada - See map
Well known to all visitors to the city. Fort Gate is the area around old-Godavari station. The fort gate is no longer there, in its place, many...
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Sir Arthur Cotton Museum, Andhra Pradesh
62.5 km from Kakinada - See map
Constructed in 1988, the museum stands in honor of Rajahmundry’s greatest architect. Sir Arthur Cotton lived and devoted his time to the...
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