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Voykit pocket guide · India
Khammam
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Khammam: see the fort and Narasimha Swamy Temple, stroll Tank Bund, then catch a bus or train onward.
Khammam is a small Telangana town with a historic fort, a hill‑top temple and a modest market area. One day covers the main sights; a second day allows a park visit or a day‑trip to nearby Kinnerasani Dam.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 ₹800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–2,000 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 / General emergencies 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 (shared, ≤5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (shared, ≤3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹10–₹30 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₹120–₹250 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹15–₹30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HYD · Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
- ≈200 km (124 mi) by road, bus 4–5 h≈124 mi (200 km) by road, bus 4–5 h
Typical fares
- Hyderabad → Khammam bus
- ≈ ₹300–₹350, 4–5 h (check schedule)
- Auto‑rickshaw within town
- ₹10–₹30 per ride (bargain)
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
Auto‑rickshaws dominate; share rides for ₹10‑40 within town. City buses run irregularly; taxis are scarce, hire through agencies near the bus stand.
See and do
Known for
- Khammam Fort
- Narasimha Swamy Temple
- Tank Bund promenade
- Danavaigudem Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kinnerasani Dam & Wildlife Sanctuary | Bus from Khammam bus stand, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h round‑trip |
| Bhadrachalam Temple | Bus or shared auto, about 1 h 15 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hotel S Park
- central, near bus stand; basic rooms
- Sri Sri Hotels
- bypass road, budget option; ₹2,000 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | ఎంత?entha? |
| Where is the bus stand? | బస్ స్టాండ్ ఎక్కడ?bus stand ekkada? |
| I need a taxi | టాక్సీ కావాలిtaksi kavali |
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
- Auto‑rickshaw fares must be bargained; avoid over‑charging.
- City bus schedules are erratic; plan ahead.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
Khammam is generally safe for tourists; stay alert to traffic and heat, and negotiate transport fares up front.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khammam yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Khammam Fort
- Narasimha Swamy Temple
- Tank Bund promenade
- Danavaigudem Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Telangana Tourism – Khammam: www.telangana.gov.in/khammam
- Wikivoyage: Khammam, revision 5242064 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242064
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Khammam
దయచేసి ఈ చిరునామాకు తీసుకెళ్ళండి
Please take me to this address
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies112
US consulate in Hyderabad; Indian emergency number 112.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/khammam). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.