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Kurnool
Spend a half day (4–5 h) in Kurnool to see Konda Reddy Fort and Orvakal Rock Garden; add another half‑day for temples if you have time.
Kurnool is a small Rayalaseema city with a 16th‑century fort, a rock garden and several temples. Its sights are clustered near the centre, so a half‑day covers the main attractions; a full day lets you add nearby pilgrimage sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- KJB
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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
Emergency numbers for Kurnool100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kurnool, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; watch for traffic in auto‑rickshaws and stay away from polluted river water.
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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.
- AirportKJB Kurnool Airport (Orvakal Airport) (IndiGo flights from Bangalore, Chennai, Visakhapatnam).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and city buses serve the town; taxis are available at the bus stand.
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
- KJB Kurnool Airport (Orvakal Airport) (IndiGo flights from Bangalore, Chennai, Visakhapatnam)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
Best
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (105°F)105°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (41°C (105°F)105°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Aug (162 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kurnool: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Mar
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Apr
41°C (105°F)105°F (41°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
31 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
61 rd
Jun
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
100 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
132 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
162 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
161 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
141 rd
Nov
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
41 rd
Dec
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 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 city buses serve the town; taxis are available at the bus stand. The airport is on NH 40, about 20 km from the centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mahanandi
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Bus or hired car via NH 40, about 90 km (56 mi)Bus or hired car via NH 40, about 56 mi (90 km)
Pilgrimage town with a famous temple and clean spring water.
Mantralayam
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h each way
Bus via NH 40, about 70 km (43 mi)Bus via NH 40, about 43 mi (70 km)
Raghavendra Swamy Temple, important for pilgrims.
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 DVR
Near Children park, basic rooms
Hotel Maurya Inn
Central location, budget
Hotel Rajvihar
Close to bus stand
Hotel Woodlands
Family‑friendly, near market
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Masala dosa | ₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee (street stall) | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Hyderabad–Kurnool (120 km) | ₹300–₹400 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train service is limited; plan bus or car for inter‑city trips.
- Summers can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summers can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Tungabhadra River water is heavily polluted; avoid swimming.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency (all services)112
Embassy
US consulate in Hyderabad; other nations use the US embassy in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Say or show
- क्षम करें — Excuse me / Sorry (kṣama karēṁ)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कितना है? — How much is it? (kitnā hai?)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bas sṭop kahā̃ 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 Kurnool. 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–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
- secondaryWikidata – Kurnool
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kurnool, revision 5205715 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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