Krishna Travel Guide: 8 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in Krishna

8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

Coast and river mouth 2

Hamsaladeevi: Krishna Sagara Sangamam and Venugopala Swamy Temple Official source

Highlight · Mandal: Koduru (to confirm) · about 21 km from Avanigadda; 33 km from Machilipatnam station

Where the Krishna meets the Bay of Bengal: a quiet beach, the confluence where the waters show different colours, and an old Venugopala temple said to have sheltered villagers in the 1864 and 1977 floods.

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Manginapudi Beach Official source

Highlight · Mandal: Machilipatnam · near Machilipatnam

Machilipatnam's beach, with the Panduranga Swamy temple nearby and APTDC facilities; pilgrims gather for Magha Pournami, and the three-day Masula Beach Festival is held here.

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Dance and crafts 2

Kuchipudi Village Official source

Highlight · Mandal: Movva · about 24 km from Machilipatnam; about 60 km from Vijayawada

Birthplace of the Kuchipudi dance-drama, shaped by Siddhendra Yogi in the 17th century; home of the Sri Siddhendra Yogi Kala Peetham under Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University.

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Pedana Kalamkari Two sources

Mandal: Pedana · near Machilipatnam

Vegetable-dyed, hand-block-printed textiles, registered as a Geographical Indication; authorised production is in Pedana and nearby villages. Buy from registered workshops.

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Temples and pilgrimage 2

Sri Andhra Mahavishnu Temple, Srikakulam Two sources

Mandal: Ghantasala · about 44 km from Vijayawada

Vishnu temple in the Diviseema village of Srikakulam. History and festival dates to collect from the Endowments Department.

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Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple, Chilakalapudi Official source

Mandal: Machilipatnam (to confirm) · near Manginapudi beach

Temple near the beach (district portal). Details to collect.

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Heritage 2

Bandar Fort, armoury and Dutch cemetery, Machilipatnam Two sources

Mandal: Machilipatnam · Machilipatnam town

Remains of the old port's fort, armoury and belfry, and the Dutch cemetery, all ASI Monuments of National Importance. Condition and access to confirm.

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Ghantasala Buddhist site Two sources

Mandal: Ghantasala

Former port and stop for Buddhist pilgrims and merchants with Hindu and Buddhist sculptures (Wikipedia); the Buddhist mound is ASI-protected.

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In depth: Hamsaladeevi: Krishna Sagara Sangamam and Venugopala Swamy Temple

Hamsaladeevi is the end of the Krishna. After its long run across the Deccan the river spreads into the sea, and on a clear day you can see the bands of river and sea water meet. The beach is quiet and little visited, and the Venugopala Swamy temple in the village is said to have given people shelter in the great floods. Go in the cool months and combine it with Kuchipudi or Srikakulam on the way.

At a glance

Type: River mouth, beach and temple village Official source
Where: Coast of Krishna district near Machilipatnam Official source
Name: "Swan Island", from a legend of cursed Gandharvas freed here Official source
Temple: Sri Venugopala Swamy, believed to date from the Chola period Official source
Distance: Avanigadda bus stand about 21 km; Machilipatnam station about 33 km; Vijayawada airport about 95 km Official source
Time needed: Half a day

History and significance

Legend: Two Gandharvas who insulted a sage were cursed to become crows and regained their form as swans (hamsa) after bathing here (Incredible India). Official source
Agastya: The village is also linked with the sage Agastya (Incredible India). Official source
Temple: The Venugopala Swamy temple is believed to date from the Chola period and to have withstood the floods of 1864 and 1977 (Incredible India). Official source

What to see

Sagara Sangamam: Krishna-sea confluence.
Hamsaladeevi beach: Clean sand and gentle waves, little developed.
Venugopala Swamy Temple: Krishna as the flute player.
Other shrines: Balatripura Sundari and Annapurna Sameta Kasi Visweswara temples.
Sculptural ruins: Fragments in the village area (Incredible India).

Visiting

Timings: No hours published for the beach, confluence or temple. Not yet verified
Facilities: Few shops; carry water and food.
Boats to the sangamam: Local boats may be available; operators and safety to confirm. Not yet verified

Festivals

Temple festivals: Named festivals and dates to collect from the temple. Not yet verified
Magha Pournami: Sea-bathing day on the Krishna coast (district portal names it for Manginapudi). Official source

Visitor guidelines

Do not swim at the river mouth; currents where a river meets the sea are strong.
Go with a local guide or boatman if visiting the sandbars.
Avoid the coast during cyclone warnings (October-December).
Respect temple customs; remove footwear.

How to reach Hamsaladeevi: Krishna Sagara Sangamam and Venugopala Swamy Temple

By road: From Avanigadda bus stand, about 21 km (Incredible India). Official source
By train: Machilipatnam (MTM), about 33 km (Incredible India). Official source
By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 95 km (Incredible India). Official source

Month by month

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	06:36	17:53	Best: cool mornings
Feb	IMD normals to add	06:32	18:09	Best
Mar	IMD normals to add	06:15	18:16	Good; warming
Apr	IMD normals to add	05:52	18:20	Hot: go early
May	IMD normals to add	05:36	18:27	Hottest
Jun	IMD normals to add	05:34	18:38	Hot, humid; monsoon begins
Jul	IMD normals to add	05:42	18:41	Monsoon
Aug	IMD normals to add	05:50	18:31	Monsoon
Sep	IMD normals to add	05:54	18:09	Wet
Oct	IMD normals to add	05:57	17:46	Wet; cyclone risk
Nov	IMD normals to add	06:08	17:33	Good; cyclone risk
Dec	IMD normals to add	06:25	17:37	Best: cool mornings

Suggested plans

Half day from Machilipatnam: Drive via Avanigadda; temple, beach and sangamam; back for sunset at Manginapudi.
Diviseema day: Srikakulam Andhra Mahavishnu temple, Kuchipudi village and Hamsaladeevi.
From Vijayawada: Long day trip; Vijayawada airport is about 95 km away. Start early.

How to reach Krishna

By train: Machilipatnam (MTM) and Gudivada Junction (GDV); Vijayawada Junction for long-distance trains.
By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) at Gannavaram.
By road: NH-65 to Machilipatnam; NH-216 along the coast.
Headquarters: Machilipatnam
Coast: About 88 km (Wikipedia)

Find trains, flights, buses and tours to Krishna

Best time to visit Krishna

Best time: October to February.
Climate: Hot, humid delta; cyclone risk October-December.

Dates to plan around in Andhra Pradesh

Pydithalli Sirimanotsavam — Vizianagaram: Tue 27 Oct 2026, 3-5 PM (Deccan Chronicle)
Papikondalu boats — Polavaram: running again since 12 Oct 2026; season to Sankranti
Maredumilli Tourism Festival — Polavaram: 12-15 Dec 2026 (Incredible India)
Sambara Polamamba Jatara — Parvathipuram Manyam: January 2027, dates to confirm
Godavari Pushkaralu — Rajamahendravaram: 26 Jun-7 Jul 2027 (PTI)

Where to stay in Krishna

No stays have been verified for Krishna yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Krishna

What is Krishna known for?

The Krishna delta and coast: the river's meeting with the sea at Hamsaladeevi, the village that gave India Kuchipudi, Masula's beach and kalamkari.

What is the one place not to miss in Krishna?

Hamsaladeevi: Krishna Sagara Sangamam and Venugopala Swamy Temple. Where the Krishna meets the Bay of Bengal: a quiet beach, the confluence where the waters show different colours, and an old Venugopala temple said to have sheltered villagers in the 1864 and 1977 floods.

Which is the nearest railway station to Krishna?

Machilipatnam (MTM) and Gudivada Junction (GDV); Vijayawada Junction for long-distance trains.

Which is the nearest airport to Krishna?

Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) at Gannavaram.

When is the best time to visit Krishna?

October to February.

How many places are there to visit in Krishna?

Our guide lists 8 places in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, across coast and river mouth, dance and crafts, temples and pilgrimage, heritage.

Nearby, in neighbouring districts

Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Indrakeeladri, NTR — The goddess of Vijayawada on Indrakeeladri hill above the Krishna; pilgrims bathe in the river and climb by steps or ghat road. Dasara Navaratri is one of the biggest festivals in the state.

Krishna travel guide