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STORIES OF KAKINADA, CRAFTED FOR YOUR STAY

AT ZIBE LUXE KAKINADA BY GRT HOTELS, HERITAGE, FAITH AND FLAVOUR COME TOGETHER IN PERFECT RHYTHM. EXPLORE FOREST TRAILS, TEMPLE LEGENDS AND THE TIMELESS CRAFT. EVERY KATHA HERE IS A CELEBRATION OF WHAT MAKES COASTAL ANDHRA UNFORGETTABLE.

STEP IN AND CRAFT YOUR OWN GREAT KATHAS.

DIVINE DARSHAN KATHA

Sacred Horizons - North Circuit

Hilltop views, ancient echoes.

Climb to Annavaram's Satyanarayana Swamy Temple for panoramic views of the Godavari then move to Pithapuram, one of India's oldest sacred towns with temples steeped in ancestral lore. A pilgrimage that blends faith with heritage.

Time: 01:00 AM – 1:00 PM (OR) 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Temple timings: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Price:INR 5,000 (Premium SUV) | INR 4,500 (SUV) | INR 3,500 (Sedan) | Up to 4 guests

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Sacred Legends - South Circuit

Chalukya carvings, cosmic stories.

Visit Samalkot's Pancharama temple with its towering Shiva Lingam then head to Draksharamam where myth and stone come alive. Every pillar whispers a piece of Andhra's divine past.

Time: 07:00 AM – 1:00 PM (OR) 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Temple timings: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Price:INR 4,500 (Premium SUV) | INR 4,000 (SUV) | INR 3,500 (Sedan) | Up to 4 guests

NATIVE KATHA

Shoreline Serenade

Salt in the air, silk in your hands.

Start your morning with a sunrise stroll along Kakinada Beach. Hunt for shells, watch crabs scuttle and soak in the orange-pink horizon as the sea wakes with you. The Bay of Bengal greets you with waves, breeze and a distant lighthouse at Uppada Beach. Later, step into the world of Uppada handlooms where delicate threads become sarees of shimmering beauty. This is a half-day trip for early risers that captures both the sea and the stories it inspires.

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (OR) 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Price:INR 5,000 (Premium SUV) | INR 4,500 (SUV) | INR 3,200 (Sedan) | Up to 4 guests

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HERITAGE KATHA

Past Perfect

If walls could whisper dynasties.

Step into the Andhra State Archaeological Museum and journey through time. From temple sculptures and pottery shards to royal seals and prehistoric artefacts, it's a walk that bridges centuries in a single visit. A perfect starting point before you explore Adurru or nearby temple towns.

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Price:INR 300 per guest | Up to 4 guests

FOODIE KATHA

Pappu Pulusu Ki Premakatha

Banana leaves. Unlimited bites. Full hearts.

Sit down at Subbaya Gari Hotel for an Andhra thali experience like no other. Dishes arrive endlessly: fiery pappu, tangy pulusu, fluffy rice, powders, pickles and poornalu for a sweet ending. This is a meal less about menus and more about tradition.

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Price: INR 400Per guest | Up to 3 guests

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All Thali No Talk – The South Indian Feast

Rice. Rasam. Repeat.

Tuck into a classic Andhra thali with banana leaf, endless ladles and flavours that run deep. Expect pappu, pulusu, vankaya kura, gongura pachadi, avakaya, vadiyalu and poornalu to close. Slow, hearty and rooted in Andhra warmth.

Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Price: INR 750Per guest

NATURE KATHA

Cloud-Kissed Canopies

Where waterfalls hum and trees spill secrets.

Spend a full day in Maredumilli, wandering through spice gardens, bamboo groves and forest trails alive with birdsong and folklore. Pause by waterfalls, enjoy a packed picnic and breathe in one of Andhra's most pristine green escapes.

Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Full day tour)

Price:INR 10,000 (Premium SUV) | INR 9,000 (SUV) | INR 6,500 (Sedan) | Up to 4 guests

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SISTERHOOD & BROTHERHOOD KATHA

Drape a Dream

Threads of tradition, reels of style.

Get draped in elegant handloom sarees, styled by experts and strike a pose by Kakinada's temples or coastline. A cultural immersion and a photo memory rolled into one.

Time: As per schedule

Price: INR 1,500Per guest

LOVE KATHA

Love Lit Menu

An evening for two.

Candlelight, soft music, curated starters and a chef's choice of main courses tailored just for you. End the night with dessert and a custom cake inscribed with your words. A dinner that lingers long after the last bite.

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Price: INR 3,000Per couple

Love Katha Kakinada

DISCOVERY KATHA

Mangrove Mafia

Mangroves, monkeys and a boat that floats.

Explore Coringa Forest, one of India's largest mangrove ecosystems by speedboat. Glide through winding canals shaded by tangled roots, spot wildlife and hear the call of birds across the water. Half-day, but wholly unforgettable.

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Half-day tour)

Price:INR 4,500 (Premium SUV) | INR 4,000 (SUV) | INR 2,800 (Sedan) | Up to 4 guests

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TERMS & CONDITIONS
GREAT KATHAS BY GRT HOTELS & RESORTS

1. Bookings & Payments

  • All experiences must be booked in advance through the hotel concierge, front desk, official website or designated partner platforms.
  • Prices are inclusive of GST, taxes and service charges (unless otherwise specified).
  • In cases of adverse weather, safety concerns or operational challenges, GRT Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to cancel or reschedule experiences. Guests will be offered either a full refund or the option to reschedule.

2. Experience Guidelines

  • Some Kathas are weather-dependent and may be subject to last-minute changes.
  • Guests are requested to inform the team of any medical conditions, mobility concerns or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
  • Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult unless the experience is explicitly marked as kid-friendly.

3. Conduct & Safety

  • Guests are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully towards local traditions, guides, fellow participants and hotel staff.

4. Liability Waiver

  • Participation in GReaT Kathas is at the guest’s own risk. While GRT Hotels & Resorts maintains the highest safety standards, the hotel will not be held liable for any injury, loss or damage incurred during or after the experience.
  • Guests are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings at all times.

5. Amendments

  • GRT Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to modify, suspend or withdraw any GReaT Katha experience without prior notice due to operational requirements or external factors beyond the hotel’s control.

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