Andhra Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Nellore
Nellore is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 548,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- TIR100 km · Tirupati International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Nellore
Nellore, also spelt as Nelluru, is a city located on the banks of Penna River, in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as the headquarters of the district, as well as Nellore Urban mandal, Nellore Rural mandal and Nellore revenue division.
Known for its agriculture, and for its educational institutions and business, is coming to terms with its new-found stature as a city. Nellore is fast blossoming into a hub for shipping and rail/road connections, a major port being built at Krishnapatnam. Nellore has been an exporter of Rice, Sugarcane/cane-based products, prawn/shrimp and a varied set of crops. Nellore has expanded enormously over the years, with newer flyovers, roads and highways. It has a rich historical past with the Archeological Department of India findings in places such as Duvvuru.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Nellore
See
Places to visit include temples such as Jonnavada/Narasimhaswamy Temple, Ramalingeswara Temple in Nellore besides several other temples in towns across Nellore district. There is a "dargah" called the barah shaheed dargah which is very popular around this part of the world.
- Sri Talpagiri Ranganadha Swamy Temple
- Bara Shaheed Dargah
Do
Don't miss watching movie in Nellore. Nellore has some of the best movie theaters from years.Nartaki, Siri multiplex, complex (krishna, kaveri, kalyani) now remodelled as S2 are some of the state-of-the-art theaters. It charges ₹80-100 for first class depending on the theatre/screen.
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Where to stay
Which part of Nellore to stay in
There are a lot of hotels in Nellore ranging from budget to 3 star. Due to blooming economy a lot more hotels are opening up.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Nellore
10 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 37958 Rvn Guest Inn OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| Capital O 41636 Celebrations Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Capital O 7141 SS Guest House OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 29259 Hotel Rama Royal OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 74790 Nandas Grand OYO Rooms | 4.6 km | |
| OYO Flagship 62964 Hotel Vandana Grand OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| OYO Flagship 76577 R.K Happy Homes OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO Flagship 81790 Hotel Presidents Inn OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| SPOT ON 41643 Karthik International OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| SPOT ON 82647 Maheswari Lodge OYO Rooms | 2.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Nellore
Nellore has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; October is the wettest, with about 282 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 Nellore: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 100 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kadapa Airport (CDP, 129 km) is also within reach.
TIR · Tirupati International Airport
CDP · Kadapa Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Nellore
Eat
Nellore is famous for its spicy cuisine, so popular across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, hot, spicy and replete with "pulusu" and "kodi kura". The Nellore Thali meals is a big hit across the state of Andhra Pradesh, and you see Nellore cuisine and Nelloreans as restauranteers in Hyderabad. Some hotels in Hyderabad serve the famous "Nellore Chaapala Pulusu". RSR cold drinks, murali krishna ghee sweets are also very famous in Nellore.
Drink
Nellore has got a lot of bars and wine shops. You can find almost all the major varieties of drinks, with some imported types as well.
Stay safe
The traffic here is dangerous for pedestrians due to rash driving by auto-rickshaws and city buses.
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Questions
Nellore: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Nellore?
Nellore has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; October is the wettest, with about 282 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Nellore?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 100 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kadapa Airport (CDP, 129 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Nellore?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Nellore
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.