Andhra Pradesh ·
Eluru
Eluru is a small colourful city in central Andhra Pradesh.
Eluru at a Glance
Why Eluru?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Kolleru Bird Sanctuary
- Eluru Buddha Park
Eluru at a Glance
Essential travel information to understand Eluru before planning your visit.
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Places to Visit
- Kolleru Bird Sanctuary: A bird sanctuary based on one of the largest freshwater lakes in India
- Eluru Buddha Park: 74 feet statue of Abhaya Buddha in a pond.
Sightseeing Places
- Kolleru Bird Sanctuary: A bird sanctuary based on one of the largest freshwater lakes in India
- Eluru Buddha Park: 74 feet statue of Abhaya Buddha in a pond.
Places That Define Eluru
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Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Way
- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 38 km from Eluru.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Powerpet railway station, about 0 km from central Eluru.
- By Road: APS RTC buses travel to longer distances with in the state as well outside the state, for example to Hyderabad and Bangalore. Private buses -- many private buses travel across the region covering both center city, suburban and rural areas.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Eluru (Apr, May, Jun) averages 27–37°C with about 39 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Eluru (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–33°C with about 118 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Eluru (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 127 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Eluru (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 20–31°C with about 14 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 27°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
Local Transport
- On foot: Almost all the locations in the city can be accessed by foot, all the roads are pedestrian friendly as most of them contains footpaths.
- By bus: There are two functional bus stations in the city. Eluru New bus station and Eluru Old bus station.
- By taxi: All the roads in Eluru had a minimum width of 3.7 metres which makes travel ease with cars and other four wheelers. Taxi services are also available in the city.
- By auto: Autorickshaw is one of the major transportation modes available in the city. Over 10,000 autos are registered within the city and its suburban areas Motorbike/Bicycle Motorbiking or cycling in downtown and busy areas can often be quicker than taking the auto-rickshaw or a taxi.
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Spiritual & Religious
Architecture Guide
- Summary: Eluru is a small colourful city in central Andhra Pradesh.
- Overview: Eluru is a small colourful city in central Andhra Pradesh.
Planning Guide
- Overview: Eluru is a small colourful city in central Andhra Pradesh.
- Accommodation: Hotel Usha Valentine, R.R. Haritha Resort Gudivakalanka, Gudivadalanaka. Listed options include Athidi, Manya Guestline and Surya Residency.
The Sacred Heart of Eluru
A timeless journey of faith and devotion.
Significance
Eluru, once a prominent seat of the Chalukya kings, has a new museum dedicated to showcasing its rich historical artifacts.
Historical Significance
Eluru, once a prominent seat of the Chalukya kings, has a new museum dedicated to showcasing its rich historical artifacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eluru is most comfortable in January, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 38°C) and the wettest months are August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 38 km away. The nearest railway station is Powerpet railway station, about 0 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kolleru Bird Sanctuary and Eluru Buddha Park.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 30°C to 38°C over the year, with about 782 mm of rain in total.
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