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Major city · India

Gunturగుంటూరు

Give Guntur one night, or skip it: the chili market, Kondaveedu Fort and the Uppalapadu bird tanks are the reasons to stop, not the route onward.

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Guntur is Andhra Pradesh's third-largest city and the trade centre of its chili, cotton and tobacco belt, with Asia's largest chili yard. The centre is modest and the sights sit outside it, so most travellers use Guntur as a one-night rail or road stop on the Vijayawada–Chennai corridor, or as a base for Kondaveedu Fort and the Uppalapadu bird tanks.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (39 °C (102 °F) and above), Jul–Oct (heavy rain)
Airport
VGA
Nights
1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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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 Guntur112 ▾
  • All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
  • Ambulance108
  • Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h)1363

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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 Guntur, 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.

  • CoffeeFilter coffee or tea₹20–60 (≈ under US$1)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
  • Budget bedHostel or budget lodge bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)

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.

Chili market (Asia's largest chili yard)Kondaveedu FortUppalapadu Bird SanctuaryGuntur biryani and mirchi bajjiJinnah Tower
Airports
VGA Vijayawada Airport (Nearest airport; about 2 h by bus)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    35°C (94°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    37°C (98°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    39°C (103°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (92°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    32°C (89°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (87°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    29°C (85°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (39°C (103°F)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F) low), wettest Jul (171 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Guntur: 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

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

1 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

20°C (69°F)

4 rd

Mar

35°C (94°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Apr

37°C (98°F)

26°C (78°F)

14 rd

May

39°C (103°F)

28°C (82°F)

56 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

28°C (82°F)

115 rd

Jul

33°C (92°F)

26°C (78°F)

171 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (78°F)

161 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

25°C (78°F)

151 rd

Oct

32°C (89°F)

24°C (76°F)

159 rd

Nov

30°C (87°F)

21°C (70°F)

58 rd

Dec

29°C (85°F)

19°C (66°F)

10 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

Autos and city buses run from NTR Bus Station; two-wheelers are quicker than autos in the centre and easier to park than cars. Guntur Junction takes express trains, New Guntur the local ones toward Amaravati, Vijayawada and Tenali. Agree the auto fare before you get in; metered apps are not confirmed in Guntur.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Amaravati

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Local train from New Guntur, or bus

Stupa site and the new capital area; half a day.

Kondaveedu Fort

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or auto to Kondaveedu, then a hill walk

14th-century Reddy fort ruins; go early, carry water.

Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Auto or bus to Uppalapadu village, about 6 km (3.7 mi) south

Pelicans and painted storks on the village tanks; best in the cooler months.

Tenali

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Local train from New Guntur

Small town, little for a visitor beyond the rail link.

Vijayawada

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train from Guntur Junction or bus

Bigger city, Kanaka Durga temple and the main airport.

Tirupatiovernight

Door to door: 6–8 h

Express train from Guntur Junction

Temple city; too far for a return day.

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.

Arundelpet and the centre

Walkable to Jinnah Tower, the cloth bazaar and most hotels; best for one night.

Around Guntur Junction

Practical for early trains; basic hotels, few restaurants.

Lakshmipuram and Kothapet

Wider choice of mid-range hotels and restaurants; 10–15 min by auto from the 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,000₹3,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500₹7,000
Auto across the centre, one trip1 × ₹120 · check₹120
City bus ride2 × ₹20 · check₹40
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹700₹1,400
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,160
Trip total≈ ₹6,360 per person per day, bed included₹12,720≈ US$150

2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Filter coffee or tea₹20–60 (≈ under US$1)
Vegetarian Andhra thali₹120–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Guntur biryani (mutton or chicken)₹180–400 (≈ US$3–5)
Mirchi bajji, a plate₹40–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Auto across the centreAgree before boarding.₹80–200 (≈ US$1–3)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Guntur is a working trade city and generally safe by day; the real risks are heat, monsoon flooding on rural roads, unlit fort paths and auto fares quoted on the spot — agree the price first.
  • Summer heat: April–June regularly passes 39 °C (102 °F); plan sightseeing before 10:00.
  • Monsoon flooding on rural roads around the chili belt, July–October.
  • Auto drivers at the station often quote flat tourist fares: agree the price first or use a metered app.
  • Kondaveedu Fort is a hill trek with uneven ruins and no shade: carry water, avoid midday.

Emergency numbers

All services (police, fire, ambulance)
112
Ambulance
108
Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h)
1363

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Gunturగుంటూరు

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ఈ చిరునామాకు వెళ్లండిTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All services112
  • Ambulance108
  • Tourist helpline (24 h)1363

Embassy

No embassies in Guntur; the US consulate-general is in Hyderabad, and most countries keep embassies in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Vijayawada Airport → Guntur: about ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) by taxi, about 2 h (check)
  • Auto across the centre: ₹80–200 (≈ US$1–3), agree first
  • Train Guntur Junction → Vijayawada: about ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2), 45–60 min (check)

Say or show

  • నమస్కారం — Hello / Namaste (namaskāram)
  • ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
  • ఎంత? — How much is it? (enta?)
  • ఇది కావాలి — This one, please (idi kāvāli)
  • టాయిలెట్ ఎక్కడ ఉంది? — Where is the toilet? (toilet ekkaḍa undi?)
  • కారం తక్కువ — Not spicy, please (kāram takkuva)

112 works from any phone; 1363 is the national tourist helpline.

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 Guntur. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (39 °C and above), Jul–Oct (heavy rain) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for VGA: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Arundelpet and Jinnah Tower, the cloth bazaar, Gandhi Park, the station area.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Kondaveedu Fort, Uppalapadu, Baudhasree museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Chili-market and monsoon fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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