Overview of the destinationIf u r planning a visit to Araku, try this plan.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Subbiah's hotel is must have at Kakinada. Dont expect ambiance, just good food on 'pathroli' (banana leaf) and lots of goodies. Pic up a packet of dry spicy vegetable powders for home.
At Araku, u cn safely bet and eat at Apsara Hotel on the araku market street. At near the jeep stand at Borra caves lunch at Sharada Hotel gives u a taste of tribal cooking methods.
Activities & things to do
While at Kakinada, hire a cab and go to Draksharama. An ancient Shiva Temple. A jyotirlinga. U can enjoy the ride with green fields around u for miles together. U can also visit Dwaraka Tirumala and while coming back u can also visit another Shiva Temple of ancient origins, at Bhimaeshwaram near Samaralakota. While going to Vizag by road u can visit Annavaram temple, where Lord Sathyanarayana Swamy resides. In case u r travelling by train, u can squeeze Annavaram while at Kakinada itself.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
There are several ways.
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