Andhra Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 342,000 people.
- Best months
- January
- Nearest airport
- RJA14 km · Rajahmundry Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Rajahmundry
Rajamahendravaram (the city of King Mahendra), also known as Rajahmundry ( RAH-juh-mun-dree), is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the district headquarters of the East Godavari district. It is the seventh most populated city in the state.
Rajahmundry was founded in the 11th century by Raja Raja Narendra. The climate is mostly hot and humid, with mostly a tropical climate and therefore no distinct seasons. The mean maximum temperature is 36 °C. The hottest season is from April to June, with temperatures ranging from 34 -48 °C -- with maximum of 51 °C recorded in May 2007. The coolest months are December and January, when it is pleasant at 27 –30 °C. There is a lot of rain due to the monsoon and cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal. Like the rest of Andhra Pradesh, Telugu is the major language here.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Rajahmundry
See
- Cotton Museum
- Damerla Ramarao International Art Gallery
- Dowleswaram Barrage
- Goutami Ghat
- ISKCON Temple
- ONGC base complex
- Rallabandi Subbarao Archaeological Museum
- River Bay Water park
Do
There are many ritual places of visit including Draksharama, Kotipalli, Samalkot, Pattiseema the famous Siva temples. One temple at Ryali has both a god and a goddess in a single idol called Jaganmohini Avataram. Other local destinations are; Maredumilli, Dowleswaram, Annavaram, Dvaraka Tirumala, Water Park, Gowthamighat, Iskon Temple, Pushkar Ghat, Everbusy RJY Main Market.
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Where to stay
Which part of Rajahmundry to stay in
There are a wide variety of options for travellers, from business travellers, to nature lovers.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Rajahmundry
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OYO 27243 Transit Bay OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| OYO 35442 Parnasala Princely OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 62759 Seera Enclave OYO Rooms | 7.8 km | |
| OYO 79403 hotel bommana residency OYO Rooms | 3.0 km | |
| OYO 84039 Tirumala Grand OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| SPOT ON 60642 Sri Ratna Lodge OYO Rooms | 1.9 km |
All 6 hotels in Rajahmundry, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Rajahmundry
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Rajahmundry are January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; October is the wettest, with about 249 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 Rajahmundry: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Vijayawada International Airport (VGA, 116 km) is also within reach.
RJA · Rajahmundry Airport
VGA · Vijayawada International Airport
Questions
Rajahmundry: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Rajahmundry?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Rajahmundry are January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; October is the wettest, with about 249 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Rajahmundry?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Vijayawada International Airport (VGA, 116 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Rajahmundry?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Rajahmundry
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.