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Major city · India

Banaganapalli

Skip Banaganapalli as a base: half a day for the Yaganti temple and mangoes, then move on to Kurnool or Anantapur.

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Banaganapalli is a small village in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh, known for its diamond mines and the famous Banaganapalli mangoes. The main draw is the Yaganti temple (Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple), a Shiva temple carved into a hillside. Most travellers pass through on the way to Kurnool or Anantapur, stopping for the temple and seasonal mangoes.

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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
Airports
KJB · BLR
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.

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Emergency numbers for Banaganapalli112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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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 Banaganapalli, 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.

  • Metro or bus rideBus to Kurnool₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Museum or sight ticketAuto-rickshaw to Yaganti temple₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Budget bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room in Kurnool, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
  • High-end bedHotel double room in Kurnool, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

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.

Yaganti temple (Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple)Banaganapalli mangoesDiamond mining area
Airports
KJB Kurnool Airport (About 70 km (43 mi); limited flights. Check.) · BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (About 250 km (155 mi); the main air gateway for the region.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°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 (39°C (102°F)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F) low), wettest Jul (6 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Banaganapalli: next 7 days

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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)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Mar

36°C (97°F)

23°C (73°F)

1 rd

Apr

38°C (100°F)

26°C (79°F)

2 rd

May

39°C (102°F)

27°C (81°F)

3 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

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

Banaganapalli is walkable. For Yaganti temple (about 5 km), take an auto-rickshaw or local bus from the bus stand.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Yaganti temple

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Auto-rickshaw or bus from Banaganapalli bus stand, about 10 min

The main sight; free entry.

Kurnool

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Direct bus from Banaganapalli, about 1 h

Larger town with more accommodation and the Kurnool Fort.

Mantralayam

go

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Bus via Kurnool, about 2 h

Raghavendra Swamy temple on the Tungabhadra river.

Anantapur

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Direct bus, about 1.5 h

District headquarters with the ISKCON temple and Lepakshi nearby.

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.

Banaganapalli village

A few basic lodges near the bus stand; Papi Reddy Hotel and Lodge is the best option.

Kurnool

About 60 km (37 mi); 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹800₹800
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500₹1,500
Auto-rickshaw to Yaganti temple, return1 × ₹300₹300
Bus Banaganapalli → Kurnool1 × ₹100₹100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹270
Trip total≈ ₹2,970 per person per day, bed included₹2,970≈ US$35

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Mangoes (seasonal, per dozen)Check.₹200–500 (≈ US$3–6)
Meal at a local eatery₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Auto-rickshaw to Yaganti temple₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Bus to Kurnool₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Banaganapalli is a quiet village with low crime. Watch for traffic on the NH 7 highway and carry cash.
  • Mango season is May–June; outside that, the fruit is not available.
  • Yaganti temple is free but check opening hours locally.
  • No ATMs in the village; carry cash from Kurnool or Anantapur.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Auto-rickshaw to Yaganti temple: ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4), about 10 min
  • Bus Banaganapalli → Kurnool: ₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h

Say or show

  • నమస్కారం — Hello (namaskāraṁ)
  • ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
  • ఎంత? — How much? (enta)
  • బస్ స్టాండ్ ఎక్కడ? — Where is the bus stand? (bas sṭāṇḍ ekkaḍa)

Telugu is the local language; Hindi and English are understood at the bus stand and temple.

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 Banaganapalli. 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–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 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

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