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Tenaliతెనాలి
Spend a half‑day in Tenali for its market, temples and food; add a night if you want a relaxed stay near Guntur.
Tenali is a small city in Andhra Pradesh, 25 km from Guntur and 39 km from Vijayawada. Its main attractions – historic temples, a park and a bustling market – are within walking distance, so a half‑day covers the highlights. Overnight accommodation lets you explore nearby villages or catch early trains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat, rain)
- Airport
- 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 ▾
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tenali112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tenali, 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
- SafetyTenali is generally safe; stay alert in crowded markets and keep valuables secure.
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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 Medical (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.
- AirportVTZ Vijayawada Airport (65 km (40 mi), ~2 h by road).VTZ Vijayawada Airport (40 mi (65 km), ~2 h by road).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws dominate; negotiate fares.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Guntur‑Tenali₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₹2,600 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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
- VTZ Vijayawada Airport (65 km (40 mi), ~2 h by road)VTZ Vijayawada Airport (40 mi (65 km), ~2 h by road)
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
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
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–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tenali: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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
Auto‑rickshaws dominate; negotiate fares. Buses run frequently to Guntur and Vijayawada. Walking 5 km covers most sights.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bhattiprolu
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or auto‑rickshaw, ~30 min
Ancient Buddhist stupa, early Telugu script.
Kanyaka Parameshwari Temple
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Auto‑rickshaw, ~20 min
Local temple with daily rituals.
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.
Hotel Princess
Central location, basic amenities
Balaji Lodge
Opposite RTC bus stand, budget
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
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–2,200 (≈ US$18–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| APSRTC bus to Guntur (round‑trip)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Auto‑rickshaw fare within city (day)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹165 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,815 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,815≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Idli‑Sambar plate | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Masala Dosa | ₹70–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (short ride) | ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket Guntur‑Tenali | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Auto‑rickshaw fares are unmetered; agree price first.
- Check train timings on Indian Railways as they change.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US Consulate in Hyderabad (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Vijayawada → Tenali (bus): ≈₹150, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw within Tenali: ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) per short ride
Say or show
- క్షమించండి — Excuse me / Sorry (kṣamin̄caṇḍi)
- ధన్యవాదాలు — Thank you (dhanyavādālu)
- ఇది ఎంత? — How much is it? (idi enta?)
- కార్డుతో చెల్లించవచ్చా? — Can I pay by card? (kārḍutō cellin̄cavaccā?)
- బాత్రూం ఎక్కడ? — Where is the bathroom? (bāthrūm ekkaḍa?)
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 Tenali. 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, rain) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Guntur for more heritage sites.
- Combine with a visit to Amaravati (≈40 km).
Sources
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