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Puttaparthi
Half a day is enough for the ashram and museum; one night if you want to attend the morning darshan. Not a base for the region.
Puttaparthi is the former home of guru Sathya Sai Baba and the centre of his spiritual movement. The town is small — the ashram, the museum and the hill views are the main draws. Most visitors come on a pilgrimage or a day trip from Bangalore (3 hours by road). The airport no longer has scheduled flights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Airport
- PUT
- 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.
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 Puttaparthi112 ▾
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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 Puttaparthi, 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
- SafetyVery safe for a pilgrimage town; petty theft is rare.
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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 numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (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.
- AirportPUT Sri Sathya Sai Airport (No scheduled commercial flights as of 2026; nearest active airport is Bengaluru (BLR), about 3 hours by road.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus to Bengaluru₹300–800 (≈ US$4–10)
- Budget bedAshram dormitory bed, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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.
- Airports
- PUT Sri Sathya Sai Airport (No scheduled commercial flights as of 2026; nearest active airport is Bengaluru (BLR), about 3 hours by road.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (6 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Puttaparthi: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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
The town is walkable. Auto-rickshaws cover the short distances; agree on the fare before riding.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Anantapur
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or taxi, about 1.5 hours
Regional town with the Lepakshi temple (Nandi bull) en route.
Door to door: About 5 h
Bus via Adoni, about 4 hours
Long for a day trip; better as an overnight.
Door to door: About 4 h
Taxi via Nandyal, about 3.5 hours
Mallikarjuna temple and tiger reserve; needs a full 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.
Ashram accommodation (Prasanthi Nilayam)
Basic rooms for devotees; book through the ashram office. Spiritual atmosphere, vegetarian food only.
Main road hotels
Budget to mid-range hotels within walking distance of the ashram; more options than inside the ashram.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi from Bengaluru airport, one way1 × ₹4,500 · check | ₹4,500 |
| Bus from Bengaluru, one way2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,550 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,530 per person per day, bed included | ₹17,050≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ashram meal (thali) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Restaurant thali | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Chai | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw (within town) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus to Bengaluru | ₹300–800 (≈ US$4–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ashram dress code: modest clothing covering shoulders and knees; remove shoes before entering halls.
- Darshan queues can be long; arrive early (before 6:00) for a good spot.Darshan queues can be long; arrive early (before 6:00 AM) for a good spot.
- Only vegetarian food is served in the ashram and most local eateries.
- No alcohol or tobacco allowed inside the ashram premises.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bengaluru → Puttaparthi by bus: about ₹300–800 (≈ US$4–10), 3–4 h (check)
- Taxi from Bengaluru airport: ₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70), 3 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw within town: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) per ride
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna)
- आश्रम कहाँ है? — Where is the ashram? (aashram kahan hai)
- केवल शाकाहारी भोजन — Vegetarian food only (keval shakahari bhojan)
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 Puttaparthi. 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 (very hot) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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
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