{"id":9403,"date":"2017-02-20T14:25:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T14:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/?p=9403"},"modified":"2024-02-29T05:35:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T05:35:03","slug":"top-things-to-do-in-dindi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/top-things-to-do-in-dindi\/","title":{"rendered":"Top things to do in Dindi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Around 80 kms from RajahMundry, Dindi is a quaint and tranquil village with backwaters and canals. If you are tired of the noise and pollution of the city, Dindi is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy this pristine oasis. Here are the top 5 things to do in and around Dindi:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go on a houseboat cruise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Explore the beautiful and the lesser known backwaters in Dindi. No noisy tourists, only the peace and quiet surrounded by coconut trees and lush rice paddies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/8.jpg\" alt=\"Dindi by the Godavari\" width=\"470\" height=\"482\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Enjoy the beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Antarvedi beach is located where\u00a0river Godavari meets the Bay of Bengal.\u00a0Watch the sun set over the sea while the waves crash and spend a perfect time with your loved one.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit the Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy Temple<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The ancient temple of Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy is another attraction near Dindi. This temple is quite spread out and coloured in different bright colours. \u00a0You can also see the idol of lord hanuman which dates back to the 15th century. There is a small entrance fee of Rs. 25. Other temples around Dindi are the Kotilingeswara Temple, the Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple and an ISKON temple.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Explore the Coringa Wildlife sanctuary\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Coringa sanctuary is located around the estuary formed by a branch of the Gautami River, a distributary\u00a0of the Godavari as it meets the sea at Coringa sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a bird watcher, this place is a godsend. It is the second largest stretch of\u00a0mangrove\u00a0forests\u00a0in India with 24 species.\u00a0About half of the area is the\u00a0backwater, which includes a sand pit. If you have some extra time on your hands, you can also take a a 3 hour boat ride along the river which will take you to Hope Island and Yanam. Given its remote location, there aren\u2019t any fancy restaurants nearby.\u00a0 But you can treat yourself to some yummy street food after a long walk in the forest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9407 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Coringa-Wild-Life-Sanctuary-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"coringa-wild-life-sanctuary\" width=\"577\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Try the Pootharekulu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You cannot visit a new destination without sampling the food. The local sweet delicacy of Andhra Pradesh commonly known as paper sweet is made of ghee, jaggery and cashew nut. Other than the Pootharekulu, you can also sample the authentic scrumptious tangy Andhra cuisine. Also, don\u2019t forget the try \u2018daab\u2019, the early coconut.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sir Arthur Cotton Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This museum was constructed in memory of Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton, a British irrigation engineer. He was popular for his effort to make the Godavari fertile by using which primarily include Dowleswaram Barrage and Anicut System. The museum displays many photographs, which show how the dam works and various tools that can be used in its fabrication.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cycling and Camping<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you think Dindi is a sleepy hamlet and will not offer you any exercise, think again. Appreciate the beauty of Dindi on bicycle which is a common mode of transport. Since Dindi is away from the city, the sky here is clear and perfect for watching the stars. Set up a tent and sleep under the stars. Never again will your wife complain that you can\u2019t come up with anything romantic.<\/p>\n<p>Also, read our blog on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-dindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 things you didn\u2019t know about Dindi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you looking for accommodation options in Dindi, do check out our resort Dindi, By the Godavari. \u00a0Book your holiday with Sterling Holidays to enjoy a pleasant and enjoyable trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around 80 kms from RajahMundry, Dindi is a quaint and tranquil village with backwaters and canals. If you are tired of the noise and pollution of the city, Dindi is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy this pristine oasis. 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