Andhra Pradesh · India
Kadapa travel guide
Kadapa is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 345,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- CDP7 km · Kadapa Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Kadapa
Kadapa is a city in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the Rayalaseema region, and is the district headquarters of YSR Kadapa district.
The city is surrounded on three sides by the Nallamala and Palkonda Hills lying on the tectonic landscape between the Eastern and Western ghats. The city is nicknamed "Gadapa" ('threshold') since it is the gateway from the west to the hills of Tirumala. The economy of the city is largely based on agricultural crops like ground nut, cotton, red gram, and Bengal gram. There is also mining. Telugu and Urdu are the official languages in the city. Hindi is also spoken in many areas of the city among North Indian traders. English is also gaining popularity.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Kadapa
See
Gandi Anjaneya Swamy Temple is a serene temple located on the banks of the River Papagni in Gandi village, about 55 km from Kadapa. It is believed that Lord Rama drew the image of Hanuman here with his arrow. Don’t miss the carved idol and the cave shrine beside the main temple. The temple is popular for its peaceful natural surroundings and is especially visited during Hanuman Jayanti. Free meals (Annadanam) are provided daily to pilgrims. If you're staying in Vempalle or Kadapa, hiring a taxi/auto for a half-day trip allows you to explore nearby villages, scenic spots, and small hillocks at your own pace.
- Gandi Anjaneya Swamy Temple
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Where to stay
Hotels in Kadapa
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 49041 Hotel Shri Balaji Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO 65103 Hashmi Residency OYO Rooms | 1.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Kadapa
Kadapa has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; October is the wettest, with about 159 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Kadapa: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kadapa Airport (CDP), about 7.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tirupati International Airport (TIR, 121 km) is also within reach.
CDP · Kadapa Airport
TIR · Tirupati International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Kadapa
Eat
Kadapa is well known for its spicy food which is very similar to the South Indian food. Karam dosa is one of the favourite items of Kadapa citizens. People have dosa, idly, sambar and chutney in their breakfast. Rice, daal and curry is usually served as lunch. Most of the restaurants serve South Indian thali including these dishes in their lunch and dinner menu. Although it has a South Indian touch in its dishes it also has a diverse variety of its own which include Ragi Sangati or Ragi Mudda, Boti Curry, Natukodi Chicken, and Paya Curry. Ragi sangati with chicken curry is the staple food in Kadapa and is also one of the most famous dishes in the city.
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Questions
Kadapa: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Kadapa?
Kadapa has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; October is the wettest, with about 159 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Kadapa?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kadapa Airport (CDP), about 7.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tirupati International Airport (TIR, 121 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Kadapa?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Kadapa
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.