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Annavaramఅన్నవరం
Half a day is enough for the temple and hill; stay overnight only if you want the free kitchen and early darshan without the day-trip crowd.
Annavaram is a compact temple town on the banks of the Pampa River in central Andhra Pradesh, famous for the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple on Ratnagiri hill. Most pilgrims arrive by train or bus, climb the hill for darshan, eat the free temple meal and leave the same day. The town has no other major attractions, so a half-day stopover is the standard visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain)
- Airports
- RJA · VTZ
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Annavaram112 ▾
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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 Annavaram, 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
- SafetyAnnavaram is a safe temple town.
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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
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 70 km (43 mi), 1.5 h by taxi or bus).RJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 43 mi (70 km), 1.5 h by taxi or bus).
- Getting aroundTonga (horse cart), autorickshaw or taxi for the 3 km (1.9 mi) from the railway station to the hill.Tonga (horse cart), autorickshaw or taxi for the 1.9 mi (3 km) from the railway station to the hill.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus Annavaram–Rajahmundry₹50–70 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketTemple prasadam (free meal)₹0 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDormitory bed (temple choultry), a night, per person₹100 (≈ US$2)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (temple choultry or lodge), a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- High-end bedPrivate room (temple choultry or lodge), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · 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.
- Airports
- RJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 70 km (43 mi), 1.5 h by taxi or bus) · VTZ Visakhapatnam International Airport (About 130 km (81 mi), 2.5–3 h by taxi or bus)RJA Rajahmundry Airport (About 43 mi (70 km), 1.5 h by taxi or bus) · VTZ Visakhapatnam International Airport (About 81 mi (130 km), 2.5–3 h by taxi or bus)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Annavaram: 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)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Tonga (horse cart), autorickshaw or taxi for the 3 km from the railway station to the hill. Temple buses run between the foot and the top. Walking up the steps is common.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
APSRTC bus every 30 min, about 1 h
Godavari riverfront, Pushkar Ghat, and the old bridge.
Kakinada
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus or train, about 1.5 h
Beaches and the Hope Island boat ride.
Dwarakatirumala
goDoor to door: 45 min–1 h
Bus or taxi, about 45 min
Another hill temple; combine with Annavaram for a half-day circuit.
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.
Ratnagiri hill (temple choultries)
Rooms run by the temple administration; basic to AC suites, book at the temple office.
Annavaram town
A few budget lodges near the bus stand and railway station.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,000–2,500 (≈ US$12–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed (temple choultry)1 × 1 night × ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Taxi from Rajahmundry Airport to Annavaram1 × ₹2,000 · check | ₹2,000 |
| Bus Annavaram–Rajahmundry, one way1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹265 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,915 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,915≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Temple prasadam (free meal) | ₹0 (≈ under US$1) |
| Temple room (basic, per night) | ₹100–500 (≈ US$2–6) |
| Autorickshaw from railway station to hill | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus Annavaram–Rajahmundry | ₹50–70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Alcohol is forbidden in the temple area.
- Only vegetarian food is available and allowed in town.
- Last trains and buses to nearby cities leave by early evening; check the schedule before you arrive.
- The temple has a dress code: men in dhoti or pants and shirt, women in saree or salwar kameez; shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Annavaramఅన్నవరం
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Hyderabad; most other countries have consulates in Chennai or New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rajahmundry Airport → Annavaram taxi: about ₹2,000 (≈ US$25), 1.5 h (check)
- Bus Annavaram → Rajahmundry: about ₹50–70 (≈ under US$1), 1 h (check)
- Autorickshaw station → hill: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Say or show
- నమస్తే — Hello / Namaste (namastē)
- ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
- ఎంత? — How much? (enta)
- ఆలయం ఎక్కడ ఉంది? — Where is the temple? (ālayam ekkada undi)
- నేను శాఖాహారిని — I am a vegetarian (nēnu śākhāhārini)
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 Annavaram. 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), Jul–Sep (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the temple, the sundial and the free kitchen with verified opening hours and darshan timings.
- Eat pages for the temple prasadam and Nihuusravee restaurant.
- Sleep pages for the temple choultries and budget lodges.
- Transport pages for the A.V.M Railway Station and bus stand with live departure boards.
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