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Nelakondapally
Spend a half‑day (2–3 h) visiting the Buddha Stupa and Ramadasu temple; no overnight stay needed.
Nelakondapally is a small junction town in East Telangana, known for South India's largest Buddha Stupa and as the birthplace of the 17th‑century saint Ramadasu. It can be explored in a few hours as a day‑trip from Khammam or Warangal.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Oct (high heat)
- Airports
- HYD · KMT
- 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 Nelakondapally112 ▾
- All services112
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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 Nelakondapally, 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
- SafetyA quiet rural town; the real risks are heat (40 °C (104 °F)+ from April), unlit roads after dark and the lack of any hospital nearby…A quiet rural town; the real risks are heat (104 °F (40 °C)+ from April), unlit roads after dark and the lack of any hospital nearby…
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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 All services (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.
- AirportcheckHYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (Main gateway; about 3.5–4 h by road to Nelakondapally via Khammam — check).
- Getting aroundThe town sits at a road junction; local buses and auto‑rickshaws are the main transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at local stall₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (nearby town), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (nearby town), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (nearby town), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
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
- HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (Main gateway; about 3.5–4 h by road to Nelakondapally via Khammam — check) · KMT Khammam (no scheduled flights) (Nearest town with rail and bus links; no commercial airport — check)
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
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°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
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nelakondapally: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
3 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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 sits at a road junction; local buses and auto‑rickshaws are the main transport. Walking is feasible for the Stupa and temple area.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khammam
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
State bus or private taxi, about 1 h 30 min
Larger market and hotel options.
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.
No dedicated hotels
Visitors usually stay in nearby Khammam or Warangal (2 h drive).
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
- ₹500–900 (≈ US$6–11) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹900–1,500 (≈ US$11–18) excl. bed
- High
- ₹1,500 (≈ US$18)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (nearby town)1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Bus fare Khammam ↔ Nelakondapally (round trip)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹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 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea/coffee at local stall | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water.Summer temperatures can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water.
- Road traffic can be heavy during festival days.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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Emergency
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Embassy
US consulate in Hyderabad; Indian visa required (e‑visa).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Khammam ↔ Nelakondapally bus: ≈₹150 per person, 1 h 30 min (check)
Say or show
- क्षमस्व — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamasva)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितने हैं? — How much is it? (kitne hain?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalaya 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 Nelakondapally. 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 May–Oct (high heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Stay in Khammam or Warangal for night; use local buses to reach Nelakondapally.
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