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Major city · India

Machilipatnam

Spend a half‑day at Manginapudi Beach and a few hours browsing Kalamkari markets; one full day covers the main sights.

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Machilipatnam is a small coastal town in Andhra Pradesh known for its historic port, Kalamkari textiles and a nearby beach. Most attractions are clustered, so a single day is sufficient for a focused visit.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Sep (cyclone and monsoon season)
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

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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 Machilipatnam112 ▾
  • Police / General emergency112

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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 Machilipatnam, 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.

  • CoffeeCoffee (street stall)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealSpicy chat snack (evening vendor)₹20–40 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (city centre, fixed minimum)check₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
  • Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹900 (≈ US$11)
  • High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,300 (≈ US$15)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · 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.

Kalamkari textilesManginapudi BeachHistoric British‑East India trading post
Airports
VGA Vijayawada Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, 1½ h by road)

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

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Machilipatnam: 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)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

3 rd

Apr

36°C (97°F)

27°C (81°F)

5 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

28°C (82°F)

7 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

10 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

6 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 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

Buses (state APSRTC and private city buses), autorickshaws (fixed rates, bargain), and taxis (fixed minimum fare, no meters). Walkable town centre.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Vijayawada

go

Door to door: ≈2 h

Bus or car, about 70 km (43 mi), 1½ h

Larger city with more hotels, museums and a riverfront.

Bhimavaram

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Bus, ~30 km (19 mi), 45 min

Nearby market town, good for local food.

Eluru

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Bus, ~45 km (28 mi), 1 h

Historic temples and a riverfront promenade.

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.

Apsara Hotel

basic rooms ₹500–1,000 per night

RR Bhavan

basic rooms ₹500–1,000 per night

Eswara Residency

basic rooms ₹500–1,000 per night

Raghava Residency

basic rooms ₹500–1,000 per 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹600₹600
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000₹1,000
Bus ticket to Vijayawada (round‑trip)1 × ₹200 · check₹200
Mineral water (1 L bottle)1 × ₹20 · check₹20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹180
Trip total≈ ₹2,000 per person per day, bed included₹2,000≈ US$25

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance rail not included.

Prices of common things

Coffee (street stall)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Spicy chat snack (evening vendor)₹20–40 (≈ under US$1)
Mineral water (1 L)₹15 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (10 km)fixed rate, bargain₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4)
Taxi (city centre, fixed minimum)check₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch traffic, keep valuables secure, avoid isolated beaches after dark, and follow local cyclone warnings.
  • Autorickshaw and taxi rates are not metered – always agree on price first.
  • Cyclone risk in coastal months; heed local warnings.
  • Tap water not safe for drinking – buy mineral water (≈₹15 /L).

Emergency numbers

Police / General emergency
112

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Emergency

  • Police / General emergency112

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Vijayawada ↔ Machilipatnam: ≈₹100 one‑way (check)
  • Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹150–200 (fixed, bargain)
  • Taxi city centre (minimum): ≈₹300–500 (check)

Say or show

  • क्षमించండి — Excuse me / Sorry (kshaminchandi)
  • ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavaadalu)
  • ఇది ఎంత? — How much is it? (idi enta?)
  • కార్డ్ ద్వారా చెల్లించగలనా? — Can I pay by card? (kaard dvara chellinchagalanaa?)
  • బాత్‌రూమ్ ఎక్కడ? — Where is the toilet? (baathroom ekkada?)

Local language is Telugu; most signs also in English.

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 Machilipatnam. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep (cyclone and monsoon season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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