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Major city · India

Nandyal

Half a day is enough for Mahanandi and the Belum Caves; add a second day for Ahobilam. Use it as a stop between Hyderabad and Tirupati or Kurnool.

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Nandyal is a temple town in Rayalaseema, best known for the Nava Nandi temples (especially Mahanandi), the Belum Caves and the Ahobilam forest shrine. Most travellers pass through on the way to Tirupati or Hyderabad, spending one night to see the caves and one temple cluster.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (very hot)
Airport
HYD
Nights
1

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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.

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  • 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 Nandyal112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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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 Nandyal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealTea at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketBelum Caves entry₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
  • Budget bedBudget lodge single, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
  • Mid-range bedBudget lodge single, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
  • High-end bedBudget lodge single, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

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.

Mahanandi temple and the Nava Nandi templesBelum CavesAhobilam Narasimha templeLentil crops
Airports
HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (About 270 km (168 mi) away; buses and trains connect to Nandyal)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    37°C (99°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (40°C (104°F)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Nandyal: next 7 days

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Jan

31°C (88°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Feb

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Mar

37°C (99°F)

23°C (73°F)

1 rd

Apr

39°C (102°F)

26°C (79°F)

2 rd

May

40°C (104°F)

28°C (82°F)

3 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 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 are the main local transport. For Mahanandi (about 5 km) and Belum Caves (about 30 km), hire an auto for the day or take a bus from the stand.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ahobilam

go

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Bus or hired auto from Nandyal, about 2 hours

Narasimha temple in a forest setting; start early and carry water.

Belum Caves

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or auto from Nandyal, about 40 min

Second-longest caves in India; guided tours available.

Mahanandi

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Auto from Nandyal, about 15 min

Main Nava Nandi temple with a perennial spring pond.

Yaganti

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Bus or auto from Nandyal, about 1 hour

Shiva temple with a growing Nandi statue.

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.

Bus stand area

Budget lodges and hotels near the bus stand and railway station.

Mahanandi area

A few guesthouses near the temple; quieter but fewer dining options.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
High
₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Standard double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,000₹2,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Auto rickshaw for a day (Mahanandi + Belum)1 × ₹1,200 · check₹1,200
Bus to Ahobilam, return2 × ₹300 · check₹600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹980
Trip total≈ ₹5,390 per person per day, bed included₹10,780≈ US$130

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Thali meal (vegetarian)₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Tea at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Auto rickshaw within town (up to 3 km)₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Bus Nandyal → Kurnool₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2)
Belum Caves entry₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Nandyal is generally safe for tourists. Watch for touts at the bus stand and temple entrances. Keep valuables secure and avoid walking alone after dark in isolated areas.
  • Temples close during afternoon puja (roughly 12:00–16:00); plan visits around that.
  • Belum Caves can be slippery; wear sturdy shoes and carry a torch.
  • Ahobilam is a 2-hour drive; start early to return before dark.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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ఈ చిరునామాకు దయచేసిTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Auto Nandyal → Mahanandi: ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Auto Nandyal → Belum Caves: ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) one way
  • Bus Nandyal → Hyderabad: ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7), about 6 h

Say or show

  • ఎంత? — How much? (enta)
  • బస్ స్టాండ్ ఎక్కడ? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand ekkaḍa)
  • నేను మహానందికి వెళ్ళాలి. — I want to go to Mahanandi. (nēnu mahanandiki veḷḷāli)
  • ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
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 Nandyal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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