BHAVANARAYANASWAMI TEMPLE (3 Km)
This Temple, in Sarpavaram village, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The architecture of this temple is a perfect and harmonious blend of the Chalukyan and Chola styles.

ANNAVARAM
Annavaram is an important pilgrim centre. The famous Sri Vira Venkata Satyanarayanaswamy Temple is on sacred Ratnagiri Hill. The main temple resembles a chariot with four wheels. The unique attraction here is the four metre high representation of the Hindu Trinity. In the temple precincts is a sundial which shows Indian Standard Time. The annual temple festival is in May.

CORINGA SANCTUARY (20 Km)
This 235 Sq Km sanctuary was established in 1978, in the Godavari delta. Otters, fishing cats, the estuarine crocodile and many water birds can be found here. Season: November - March. For more info...click here

HOPE ISLAND (5Km)
Hope Island is narrow stretch of sandy foramtion in the Bay of Bengal, that has created the Bay of Kakinada. This island is roughly about 18 kms in length extending North-South at about a distance of 5 km from the shores of Kakinada City. For more info...click here

DRAKSHARAMA
The Bhimesvara Temple here has a unique sphatika (white) lingam and many inscriptions. Bhimeswami's Kalyanam is celebrated for five days during January-February every year.

PAPIKONDA SANCTUARY
Established in 1978, along the steep slopes of the Papikonda range. Animals found here include the tiger, Leopard, Chousingha and wolf. Many waterbirds are also to be seen. Season: November - June

RAJAHMUNDRY
Situated on the left bank of the Godavari. This town is famous for the 2,743 metre long bridge by which it is reached. It is an important centre of commerce and communication.

HOW TO GET THERE
Kakinada is well connected by road and rail with all important places in the State. The port at Kakinada serves coastal traffic.