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Voykit pocket guide · India
Amaravati
అమరావతి
Do a day trip from Vijayawada or Guntur (4–6 h total) to see the Amaravati Stupa, Amareswara Temple and Prakasam Barrage.
Amaravati is the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh with few built attractions; a few historic sites are reachable within an hour from the bus station, making a short visit sufficient.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- అమరావతి
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire/ambulance 101 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹80–120 |
| Bus ticket (city) | ₹30–50 |
| Tea/coffee at a stall | ₹20–40 |
| Street snack (samosa, vada) | ₹30–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- VGA · Vijayawada Airport
- Nearest airport, 30 km (19 mi) northNearest airport, 19 mi (30 km) north
Typical fares
- Vijayawada → Amaravati bus
- ≈₹120, 30 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km
- ≈₹80–120
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses run from the Amaravati bus station to nearby sites; auto‑rickshaws and taxis are common for short hops; cycling is possible on flat roads.
See and do
Known for
- Amaravati Stupa
- Amareswara Temple
- Dhyana Buddha Statue
- Prakasam Barrage
- Undavalli Caves
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada | Bus from Amaravati bus station, ~30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Guntur | Bus or shared auto, ~45 min | ≈1.5 h total |
| Undavalli Caves | Bus to Mangalagiri then local transport, ~1 h | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Local budget hotels
- Various inns in the old town; suitable for a night if you prefer not to return same day
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | క్షమించండిkshaminchandi |
| Thank you | ధన్యవాదాలుdhanyavaadalu |
| How much is it? | ఇది ఎంత?idi entha? |
| Where is the bus station? | బస్ స్టేషన్ ఎక్కడ?bus station ekkada? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Construction of the new capital can block some roads – check local updates before travel (check).
- Legal disputes have delayed some projects; some attractions may be under renovation (check).
Generally safe for day visitors; stay aware of construction zones and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amaravati yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Amaravati Stupa
- Amareswara Temple
- Dhyana Buddha Statue
- Prakasam Barrage
- Undavalli Caves
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Amaravati coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Amaravati, revision 5283956 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5283956
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amaravati). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.