Major city · India
Kadapaकडप्पा
Spend 1–2 days in Kadapa: see Gandikota canyon, a major temple, and sample local spicy cuisine.
Kadapa is a small city in Andhra Pradesh, a gateway to the Nallamala hills. Its main draws are Gandikota (the ‘Grand Canyon of India’) and several historic temples. A short stay lets you see the highlights and try the famous spicy food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (cooler, low humidity)
- avoid Mar–Jun (extreme heat, high humidity)
- Airport
- CDP
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kadapa100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kadapa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyKadapa is generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded markets, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCDP Kadapa Airport (Domestic flights to Hyderabad and Belgaum, 12 km (7.5 mi) NW of city).CDP Kadapa Airport (Domestic flights to Hyderabad and Belgaum, 7.5 mi (12 km) NW of city).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and APSRTC buses dominate; hire a taxi for half‑day trips to Gandikota (≈55 km (34 mi), 1½ h).Auto‑rickshaws and APSRTC buses dominate; hire a taxi for half‑day trips to Gandikota (≈34 mi (55 km), 1½ h).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CDP Kadapa Airport (Domestic flights to Hyderabad and Belgaum, 12 km (7.5 mi) NW of city)CDP Kadapa Airport (Domestic flights to Hyderabad and Belgaum, 7.5 mi (12 km) NW of city)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Jul
not flagged
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Aug
not flagged
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kadapa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
7 rd
Jun
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
12 rd
Jul
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
14 rd
Sep
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
10 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws and APSRTC buses dominate; hire a taxi for half‑day trips to Gandikota (≈55 km, 1½ h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gandikota canyon
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
APSRTC bus from Kadapa RTC Bus Station, about 1½ h; or hire a taxi
Check bus departure times; entry free.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Sandeep
Opposite bus stand, basic rooms, easy booking
Hotel Haritha
Government-run, clean, near bus station
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can reach 46 °C (115 °F); stay hydrated.Summer temperatures can reach 115 °F (46 °C); stay hydrated.
- APSRTC bus schedules may change; confirm times locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Kadapaकडप्पा
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
Embassy
My embassy: —
Say or show
- क्षमायाचना — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamāyācanā)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitnā hai?)
- बस स्टेशन कहाँ है? — Where is the bus station? (bas steśan kahān hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kadapa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (cooler, low humidity) · avoid Mar–Jun (extreme heat, high humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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