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Yanam
Spend a half‑day in Yanam to see the French‑heritage church, the river walk and a temple; add a night if you want a relaxed pace.
Yanam is a tiny enclave of Puducherry inside Andhra Pradesh. Its French colonial sites, riverside promenade and a few temples fit into a few hours, so one day is enough for a quick visit; a night adds leisure and easier travel to nearby Kakinada.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot, humid)
- Airport
- 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 ▾
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yanam112 ▾
- Police112
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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 Yanam, 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; stay aware of traffic on river roads and keep valuables secure.
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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 (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.
- AirportVGA Vijayawada Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Yanam (~2 h)).VGA Vijayawada Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or taxi to Yanam (~2 h)).
- Getting aroundThe town covers about 30 km² (12 sq mi); walk everywhere.The town covers about 12 sq mi (30 km²); walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₹200–₹300 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHotel room (single), a night, per person₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
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
- VGA Vijayawada Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or taxi to Yanam (~2 h))VGA Vijayawada Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or taxi to Yanam (~2 h))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yanam: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 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 covers about 30 km²; walk everywhere. Bicycles are common for longer stretches.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kakinada
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or taxi, about 35 km (22 mi), 1 hBus or taxi, about 22 mi (35 km), 1 h
Coastal city with beaches.
Rajahmundry
goDoor to door: ≈1½ h
Bus, about 63 km (39 mi), 1½ hBus, about 39 mi (63 km), 1½ h
Cultural capital of Andhra Pradesh.
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.
Anand Regency Hotel
Bypass, basic rooms, good for one night.
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
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (single)1 × 1 night × ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Bus from Vijayawada to Yanam (round‑trip)1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹800 · check | ₹800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹510 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,610 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,610≈ US$65 |
Anand Regency rates, check latest price.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a dhaba | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₹200–₹300 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Some French‑heritage signs are in French only; ask locals for directions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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My bed tonight
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कृपया इस पते पर ले जाएँPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
Embassy
Indian foreign missions list: check Ministry of External Affairs for nearest consulate.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vijayawada → Yanam bus: ≈₹500, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते / माफ़ कीजिए — Hello / Excuse me (namaste / maaf kijiye)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- नदी कहाँ है? — Where is the river? (nadi kahan 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 Yanam. 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 (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Anand Regency for relaxed schedule.
- Combine with a day trip to Kakinada or Rajahmundry.
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