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Srikakulam is a tourist paradise. Many people flock to Srikakulam mainly to see these places of general interest, as Srikakulam has a lot of unique temples, including a temple dedicated to the Sun God. You can visit the Indira Gandhi Park in Srikakulam, and cool your heels in Santhinagar Park, that is located bang in the middle of the town. Srikakulam lies in a region that has been well industrialized, and the overall infrastructure in the town is growing, thus making the place appealing for youngsters as well. While visiting Srikakulam, you should not miss out on the Sun God temple located in. The temple, which is present three kilometers away from the town of Srikakulam, is a renowned religious center that was constructed by one of the kings of Kalinga. The temple is thus of historical importance too, and this explains the reason for why many tourists swarm there soon after they land in Srikakulam. You can also visit the Srimukhalingam temple, which is yet another ancient temple that is present on the banks of the Vamsadhara River. Built during the 10th century AD, this place can take your breath away, especially if you are a history buff. Other main places to visit in Srikakulam are the Kalingapatnam lighthouse, the Buddhist stupas in Salihundam and the plantations of Kaviti.
Bhavanapadu Beach, Srikakulam
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 532001
STD Code: 8942
Info Website: http://srikakulam.ap.nic.in/
Best Time to Visit: October – March
HistoryEdit
Srikakulam is a town, municipality and headquarters of Srikakulam district in the north-eastern Andhra Pradesh, India. With the same name there is a “Srikakulam Assembly constituency” and a “Srikakulam Parliament Constituency'”. Srikakulam-municipality. Srikakulam was formerly called as Gulshanabad (Garden city) during Muslim rule and was headquarter of Muslim fauzdars. It was renamed as Chicacole by British colonial rulers and after independence, it was renamed as Srikakulam. Historically, Srikakulam is a part of Kalinga kingdom which was ruled by the kings of Eastern Ganga Dynasty for more than 800 years from 6th to 14th Centuries A.D. During the early centuries and even before Christ Buddhism flourished here and the excavations of Salihundam, Jagathimetta and Danthapuri reveal that the people enjoyed rich cultural life and that they were peace loving.
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By Air : The nearest airport to Srikakulam is located 106 kilometers away at Vishakapatnam. Air fares may range from Rs 2000-5000 Rs to all major Indian cities, and cabs or buses can be taken from Vishakapatnam to Srikakulam. Cab charges to Srikakulam will be around Rs 1500 to 2000.
By Train : Srikakulam Town has a major railway station which plays a prominent part of in the Howrah-Chennai broad gauge line. Trains are thus available to all places including Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakapatnam. Train fares will range around Rs 150 to 600, depending on the type of travel. Trains are cheaper than buses, but tickets need to be booked in advance.
By BUS : ou can travel by bus to Srikakulam as both private and public operators provide regular buses to Srikakulam from all major and minor cities in the state. Buses to Srikakulam run from Vijayawada, and Vishakhapatnam. Buses from Hyderabad are also available, and constant buses to Srikakulam are available from Bangalore also. Bus fares can range from Rs 200 to 1000, depending on the distance covered, as Bangalore and Hyderabad are quite far away.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Srikakulam is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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