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Daksharamamదక్షారామం
Visit Daksharamam as a half-day temple stop between Rajahmundry and Kakinada: go for the Bhimeswara Swamy Temple and the eight Someswara lingas, then move on.
Daksharamam is a small temple town in central Andhra Pradesh, best known for the 9th–10th century Bhimeswara Swamy Temple built by the East Chalukya king Bhima. The town also holds the Ashta Someswaras — eight Shiva lingas placed in eight directions around the temple. Most travellers visit as a half-day detour between Rajahmundry and Kakinada, or combine it with nearby Dwarakatirumala and Annavaram.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain)
- Airports
- RJA · VGA
- Nights
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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 ▾
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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 Daksharamam112 ▾
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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 Daksharamam, 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
- SafetyDaksharamam is a quiet temple town with low crime.
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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
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- AirportcheckRJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); taxis and buses available, check).RJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); taxis and buses available, check).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; the temple and the eight linga sites are within 2 km (1.2 mi).The town is walkable; the temple and the eight linga sites are within 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 Rajahmundrycheck₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic lodge (single room), a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedBasic lodge (single room), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedBasic lodge (single room), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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
- RJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); taxis and buses available, check) · VGA Vijayawada Airport (About 150 km (93 mi); the nearest full-service airport)RJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); taxis and buses available, check) · VGA Vijayawada Airport (About 93 mi (150 km); the nearest full-service airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daksharamam: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
3 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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; the temple and the eight linga sites are within 2 km. Auto-rickshaws are available for short trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 hour
Godavari riverfront, temples and railway bridge.
Kakinada
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 hour
Beach, port and seafood.
Dwarakatirumala
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Temple of Venkateswara; combine with Daksharamam.
Annavaram
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 hour
Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple on a hill.
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.
Daksharamam town
A few basic lodges near the temple; most visitors stay in Rajahmundry or Kakinada.
Rajahmundry
About 1 hour by road; wider choice of hotels and restaurants.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (half-day visit)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) (including meals and auto)
Trip budget
| Basic lodge (single room)1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Auto-rickshaw town tour (all 8 lingas)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Meal at a local restaurant1 × ₹150 | ₹150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹145 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,595 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,595≈ US$19 |
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2026 estimate in INR; half-day visit, no accommodation.
Prices of common things
| Meal (Andhra thali)check | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw (within town) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus to Rajahmundrycheck | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Temple timings vary: check locally for darshan hours.
- The eight Someswara lingas are in different corners of the town — ask a local guide or use a map to find all.
- No ATMs in the temple area; carry cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Daksharamamదక్షారామం
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ఈ చిరునామాకు తీసుకెళ్ళండిTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Hyderabad; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Rajahmundry → Daksharamam: about ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1), about 1 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw town tour: ₹300 (≈ US$4) for all 8 lingas (check)
Say or show
- ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
- ఎంత? — How much? (enta?)
- ఆలయం ఎక్కడ? — Where is the temple? (ālayam ekkada?)
- నన్ను … కు తీసుకెళ్ళండి — Please take me to… (nannu … ku tīsukellaṇḍi)
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 Daksharamam. 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), Jul–Sep (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Bhimeswara Swamy Temple and Ashta Someswaras with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for local Andhra meals in Daksharamam and Rajahmundry.
- Transport page: buses and taxis between Rajahmundry, Kakinada and Daksharamam.
Sources
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