Key hubs
Annavaram airport and railway station
- Airport
- Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) at Madhurapudi, about 1.5-2 hours by road; Visakhapatnam (VTZ) is also used, about 2-2.5 hours by road
- Railway station
- Annavaram (ANV), on the Howrah-Chennai main line, a few kilometres from the temple; Tuni, about 18 km north, has more services
- Getting around
- Autos and shared vehicles run from the station and bus stand to the foot of the hill; the temple also runs a ghat road for vehicles up the hill
How to reach Annavaram by air
The nearest commercial airport is Rajahmundry (RJA) at Madhurapudi, about 1.5-2 hours by road. Visakhapatnam (VTZ) is the other option, about 2-2.5 hours by road depending on traffic.
How to reach Annavaram by train
Annavaram station (ANV) is on the Howrah-Chennai main line, a few kilometres from the temple. Tuni, about 18 km north, and Samalkot or Kakinada are larger railheads; check which trains stop at Annavaram.
How to reach Annavaram by road
Annavaram lies on National Highway 16 between Visakhapatnam and Rajahmundry. It is about 18 km from Tuni, about 51 km from Kakinada and about 72 km from Rajahmundry; APSRTC buses serve it from these towns.
Getting around Annavaram
Autos and shared vehicles run between the station, bus stand and the foot of the hill. A ghat road takes vehicles up the hill; on foot, the stone steps take you up in a climb of around 460 steps.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Annavaram
- Go up by vehicle on the ghat road rather than the steps; the hill has around 460 steps, so treat the walk down as optional.
- Carry water, a hat and any medicines, and rest in the afternoon before any second activity.
- Wheelchair and mobility arrangements should be checked with the Devasthanam office on the day; do not assume lifts or ramps at every shrine.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.