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Yadagirigutta
Half a day is enough for the temple visit; stay overnight only if you want a quiet evening. Combine with Bhongir or Nalgonda for a full day trip from Hyderabad.
Yadagirigutta is a Hindu pilgrimage town in West Telangana, known for the hilltop Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple. Most visitors come from Hyderabad (about 90 min) for a half-day darshan. The town itself is small and temple-focused; there is little else to do.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain may disrupt travel)
- Airport
- HYD
- Nights
- 0
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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 Yadagirigutta112 ▾
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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 Yadagirigutta, 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
- SafetyYadagirigutta is safe for pilgrims.
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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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- AirportHYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 90 km (56 mi); taxi or bus to Yadagirigutta, about 2 h).HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 56 mi (90 km); taxi or bus to Yadagirigutta, about 2 h).
- Getting aroundcheckThe temple is on a hill; walk up the steps or take a free shuttle (check).
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
- HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 90 km (56 mi); taxi or bus to Yadagirigutta, about 2 h)HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 56 mi (90 km); taxi or bus to Yadagirigutta, about 2 h)
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
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
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–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yadagirigutta: 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)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
3 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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 temple is on a hill; walk up the steps or take a free shuttle (check). Auto-rickshaws connect the railway station and bus stand to the temple base.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bhongir Fort
goDoor to door: 30 min
Auto-rickshaw or bus, about 20 min
Rock-cut fort on a monolithic hill; good for a short climb.
Nalgonda
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Bus or train, about 1 h
See the Nalgonda Fort and ancient temples.
Hyderabad
goDoor to door: 2 h
Train or bus, about 1.5–2 h
Combine with a day in the city.
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.
Near the temple hill
Basic lodges and dharamshalas; book ahead during festival season.
Bhongir (Bhuvanagiri)
About 12 km (7.5 mi) away; more accommodation options and a historic fort.About 7.5 mi (12 km) away; more accommodation options and a historic fort.
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
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Temple queues can be long on weekends and during festivals (Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Narasimha Jayanti).
- Leave shoes at the designated counters; no leather items inside.
- Photography inside the sanctum is not allowed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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ఈ చిరునామాకు, దయచేసిTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Auto-rickshaw from Yadagirigutta to Bhongir: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4)
- Bus from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta: ₹100–150 (≈ US$2)
Say or show
- ఎంత? — How much? (enta)
- ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
- ఆలయం ఎక్కడ? — Where is the temple? (ālayam ekkada)
- ఒక టికెట్, దయచేసి — One ticket, please (oka ṭikeṭ, dayacēsi)
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 Yadagirigutta. 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–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain may disrupt travel) · 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
- 3 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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