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Dindi, located 80km by road from Rajahmundry and 25 km from Narsapur, in the West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, is an undiscovered haven for the nature lover. Set in the lush Godavari delta, with dense coconut grooves as far as eye can see, Dindi showcases coastal Andhra Pradesh at its natural best.

Dindi coconut country is the latest jewel in the crown of Andhra Pradesh. This place is real pleasure for tourist. This place is famous for its lush green beauty. One can take a breathtaking view of river Godavari. This picturesque spot, with the mighty river gently making its way to the bay, is an idyllic retreat where one can rejuvenate and refresh.

Andhra Pradesh tourism offers river cruises on luxury houseboats across these scenic backwaters of the Vasista, a tributary of Godavari. Spend a day in the houseboats of Dindi and cruise the calm waters, flanked by rich coconut groves, and peaceful country terrain. So when you want relax and connect with inner self, or planning a quick escape from the city, consider these idyllic gateways that promise an exhilarating experience.

Here comes some tips to help you prepare I advance and make it a fun day out. Tours are a great way to unwind and spend quality time with family and friends in the fresh place with fresh sunshine and air. But they do require some prior planning. Make a list of everything you might need. As you pack, check off each item to ensure nothing’s been left behind. Before you start off, make sure car is in a good condition. Take along road maps if you’re headed to an unfamiliar destination. Here’s ready guide to help you with the rest of the planning

People – Go with family or a like minded group of friends with children of the same age group.

Venue – You can tour anywhere – in parks, meadows, the zoo, or near beaches (if you live next to the seaside) and historical spots. If you don’t want tour washed out, be sure to check the latest weather forecast conditions.

Food – Prepare simple, “dry” fare-tasty finger foods, pasts dishes, stuffed parathas and sandwiches. Include fruits – they keep well, and are refreshing. Pack the food in aluminum foil, airtight containers, hot cases and casseroles. You can divide dishes among families, pot-luck style – this way you get variety, and there’s n need to preplan the allotment of dishes.

Beverages – Bring what you want to drink in ice boxes, along with lots of ice and drinking water. Do remember the bottle and the wine openers. For tea and coffee, It’s best to bring boiling water in thermoses, along with instant coffee powder, tea bags, sachets of creamer and sugar.

Other essentials – Rugs or durries, blankets, plastic sheets, table clothes, paper napkins, towels and trash bags. You also need cushions, umbrellas, sunhats, sunscreen, insect-repellent creams and a first-aid box.

Entertainment – Get Frisbees, discs, and balls for children, and playing cards, scrabble or ludo those who want to laze. Also bring a stereo and good mix of music that all will enjoy. Do have quality camera to capture all the fun moments in your trip.

While there are signs of modernization everywhere, I’m relieved that old haunts still cling tenaciously to their identity. A blacksmith is still going at it hammer and tongs complete with raging fire, and you can get a barbershop trim and shave at a fraction of what it’ll cost at a salon. But the silversmith laments that the fierce competition from cheap China-made trinkets is eroding his trade, and knows that his time is running out.

Night falls and the famed Jonker Street (I stubbornly refuse to call it by its new, totally unromantic name) comes alive with stalls hawking everything from street food to souvenirs. It’s also lined with pubs and restaurants offering authentic local cuisine, and antique shops.

On weekends there are even activities organized by the local Chinese clans at their respective houses. Located in one of the older parts of the city, Jonker Street is not an experience to be missed.Drawn by the sound of hammering, I chance upon a hawker selling small bags of rock candy that is painstakingly chipped from a solid! This delightful sight is a treat in more ways than as I haven’t come across it since my childhood days.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city centre behind, I make my way to a seaside haunt. I spy a solitary fisherman who patiently trawls the low tide on foot for tiny shrimp, whose name Geragau actually dates back to the Portuguese era of the 1500s. It’s hard, lonely work for very little reward an anachronistic occupation that harks back to an older era. I’ll miss its harsh, haunting beauty when it, too, disappears.

While efforts are made to preserve this living heritage, I’m glad that Melaka is going through a renaissance of sorts with juice bars complete with Wi-Fi co existing alongside centuries-old fortresses, temples, mosques and churches. Progress is obviously benefiting this sleepy little hollow, but as I gaze upon its ancient ramparts and am over come by a wave of nostalgia, I wish time could just stand still.