Temples in Kakinada
- 01
Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple, Sarpavaram
An old Vishnu temple at Sarpavaram, about 5 km from Kakinada, with 11th-century inscriptions and a sacred tank in front. It is the most historic temple in Kakinada's immediate orbit.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Weekday morning; avoid Magha Sundays and festival days if you dislike crowds
- Tickets
- Entry is free for general darshan; special darshan or seva tickets may be sold. The temple follows Hindu dress norms: dress modestly, remove footwear, and check the current rules on mobile phones and photography at the entrance. Timings are not fixed here, so confirm locally.
- 02
Chalukya Kumararama Bhimeswara Temple, Samalkot
One of the five Pancharama Shiva shrines of Andhra Pradesh, in Samalkot about 12 km from Kakinada, with a single-stone linga and a tall mandapa. It is a good short pilgrimage for anyone in the district.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Weekday morning; Kartika month and Mahashivaratri are very busy
- Tickets
- Entry is generally free for darshan, with paid options for special rituals. Dress modestly and remove footwear. Check current photography rules at the gate, and confirm opening hours locally as they vary around festivals.
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- 03
Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Gollala Mamidada
A Sun temple in Gollala Mamidada, about 20 km from Kakinada, set among coconut palms by a river, with a tall gopuram and an adjoining Kodandarama temple. A rare Sun-god shrine for this part of India.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; Sundays and festival days are busy
- Tickets
- General darshan is generally free; special tickets may be sold. Dress modestly and remove footwear. Timings and photography rules are not fixed here, so check at the entrance.
Read the Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Gollala Mamidada guide →
Experiences in Kakinada
- 04
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
A mangrove sanctuary on the Godavari delta just south of Kakinada, reached by a short boardwalk and creek boat rides. It is the one nature outing here that suits most ages.
- Time needed
- Half a day; add more if you want to wait for birds at low tide
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- November to March, with migratory birds from late November; avoid the hot, mosquito-heavy months of April to July
- Tickets
- The visitor zone charges a small entry fee, with extra for cameras, and boat rides are priced separately. Published rates and days of closure vary between sources (a weekly closure on Tuesday is commonly reported), so confirm with the Kakinada forest division before you travel. Boat trips depend on tide and weather and can be cancelled.
Landmarks in Kakinada
- 05
Kakinada Beach
The long Bay of Bengal shoreline along Kakinada's coast road toward Uppada, with breezes, fishing boats and an annual state beach festival. A plain, honest evening outing.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon in winter; avoid midday heat and the cyclone season
- Tickets
- No entry fee. There are no formal facilities in many stretches, so carry water. The annual beach festival (Sagara Sambaralu) has been a state event since 2012; dates change.
