Coastal Diaries Day – 11
Kakinada to Vishakapatnam
January 21.
We started early today from Kakinada and reached Vishakapatnam aka Vizag around 12:00-12:30 p.m. to Vishakapatnam. I liked this place so much it has so much positive vibes around. One of my Neighbor Rashi Gupta is also from Vizag she always have so many lovely things to say about her hometown now I know why. Even our hotel ‘Daspalla’ where we are staying is quite elegant.
The Security at the entrance were so kind, a guy and a lady. The moment we entered they welcomed us do warmly and were so amused to see only girls travelling and driving for so many days. The lady was so curious about our trip and enquired about our route and also showed her concern about our wellness. Later then, everytime we went out that lady was continuously smiling with appreciation:)
We had lunch at the hotel’s restaurant and then had planned to Visit a temple nearby so me and Sumati left the temple is just 18kms near Vizag. It is called Simhachalam It is dedicated to Narasimha (the man-lion), an incarnation of Vishnu. The architectural style of the central shrine is Kalinga architecture.
Had Darshan and Prasad and sat there for awhile. Legend has it that the Ugra form of Narasimha as he killed the demon Hiranyakashipu was so fierce that the image is kept covered by sandal paste throughout the year. The image resembles a Shivalingam covered with sandal paste. It is only once a year, during the Chandana Visarjana that the sandal paste is removed, and the image is seen by pilgrims. During Akshaytritiya.
We returned back to Vizag and picked Vidula from hotel then we explored the beach road. Vizag is really clean and very beautiful. We also got a chance to encounter a Live Boxing Match there which was something I’ve never seen.
We even planned to visit the ‘Submarine Museum’ but unfortunately it was closed due to renovation work in progress. As it was wrecked badly by the recent Cyclone named as ‘Hud Hud’ We roamed around for awhile and then went to the Hotel ‘The Park‘ for dinner at ‘Bamboo Bay’
It was one of the most romantic place I’ve recently been. But then when you see so much love in the air you instantly miss your beloved and want them beside you to relish the moment🙂
Even the food there was so amazing .This is among those places I will love to come back with my hubby 😉
Rashi must read it😉 As usual enjoyed reading through this. Hope you tried a special sweet there in Vizag – its a thin tissue paper look a like sweet dish. Now cannot express better like you but its awesome ( one of my office colleague got it for us some tine back) not sure if you tried it being there😃
Oh man.. I didn’t. But as I said I have plans to visit that place again. Will definitely make sure that i try that one😃
Om Namah Shivaye. This temple is so beautiful and blessed are all of you who have had ‘darshans’ and paid obecience to Lord Shiva.
And to top it alll it is that sumptuouos dinner you had in that romantic tent [sans Sumeet & Keya], it is looking so inviting that I would love to have that tandoori roti, raita & veggies.
Vishakapatnam is really must visit kinda place. And it was Narshima Temple with very amazing architectural style. Thank you Ravijee😃