SRIKUMAM


                      SRIKURMAM AND TELINEELAPURAM TOUR            

                          
SRIKURMAM:

Srikurmam is a unique famous temple in the world situated at a distance of about 18 kms to the southeast of Srikakulam town. The  village Srikurmam derive of its name from the temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Avathara of Srikurmam viz., the Avathara of a tortoise, and hence the deity is called Srikurmanatha. The temple is of very great sanctity, being the only important temple to Lord Vishnu in the Kurmavathara in the whole of India. Lord Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple located on the way of Arasavalli Sun God Temple in Srikakulam.


KALINGAPATNAM

Kalingapatnam Beach is situated 30 kms from Srikakulam. This scenic spot was an ancient sea port and European merchants resided here during the regime of the East India Company. Places of interest include light house and a Buddhist stupa.
 Accommodation is available at the guest  House.

  TELINEELAPURAM
Telineelapuram and Telukunchi are well known bird sanctuaries. Telineelapuram is located 65 Kms from Srikakulam and 7 Kms from Tekkali while Telukunchi is at a distance of 115 Kms from Srikakulam in Ich
chapuram mandal. Painted storks and pelicans from Siberia migrate to these sanctuaries every year to nest and breed. Naturally, the place is a favorite of avid bird watchers.

TRANSPORT:
By Air: Nearest airport Vishakapatnam.
By Train: Nearest railway station to Sri mukhalingam is  Srikakulam Road 35 km.
By Road. Nearest bus station to Sri mukhalingam is  Srikakulam 25 km.
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