CORINGA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
This sanctuary is also famous for being home to the critically endangered white-backed vulture and long-billed vulture. It is the second largest stretch of mangrove forests in India. One of the most picturesque mangrove reserves of India tucked in the beautiful Godavari basin. Since it is an estuary, you can also get a stunning view where the sea meets the river.
Interesting Facts
- There are wide wooden bridges built through the dense forest lands that allow you to walk through the forest looking at Flora and Fauna.
- Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is famous and well-known for its saltwater crocodiles and various salt-tolerant species of flora like Avincinia, Rhizophora and many more.
- The region also sees heavy growth of herbs and shrubs.
Suggested time duration
5 Hours
Crowded Period
October to January
Best Season To Visit
October to March
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- You are in Sanctuary to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Day - Timings - activities - price
| Day | Timings | Activities | Price(Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM | Boating | 160 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kakinada RTC Bus Stand |
12 KM | 040-30102828 |
 Kakinada Railway Station |
11 KM | 139 |
 Visakhapatnam International Airport |
166 KM | 08912851169 |
What to Carry
A medium sized back pack to Carry food, camera, water bottle.Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
First Aid
Parking
Parking is available for 15 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Matlapalem | 4 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI BHAVANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE
This temple is 500 years old
SRI KUMARARAMA BHEEMESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Kumararama temple is one of the Pancharama Kshetras dedicated to Lord Shiva
SRI BHIMESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
This is one of the Pancharamas and one of the 18 Shaktipeethas
SRI KUKKUTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
This temple is one of the Asta Dasha Shakti Peethas
SRI GOLINGESWARA SUBRAMANYESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Famous for 108 temples built by Turpu Chalukya King Narendra Mrugaraju
SRI VIGNESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Daksha Prajapathi offered prayers to Lord Ganesha before Daksha Yagna here
SRI VEERA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA SWAMY TEMPLE
The temple enjoys the second place after Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh
SRI JAGANMOHINI KESHAVA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Vishnu in the male form and the back portion is of the female form
SRI UMA KOPPU LINGESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lingam was installed by Sage Agastya
SRI UMA MARKANDESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
Built in 10th century located on the banks of Godavari river
Nearest Attractions
Heritage MonumentsANDHRA BRAHMOPASANA MANDIR
Brahmopasana Mandir was built by Pithapur Raja in 1926
BeachUPPADA BEACH
Offers a relaxed and rejuvenating ambience
BoatingPAPIKONDALU BOATING TOUR
Third in number situated like a wall in the midst of river Godavari
MuseumRALLABANDI SUBBA RAO ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSUEM
Famous for it's cultural storage
WaterfallsRAMPA WATERFALLS
Waterfall cascades down from a height of about 50 feet
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