Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Kanuru

Kanuru is a town in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 43,696 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 51 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 7 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see places are Manginapudi Beach (6 km), Shri Panduranga Swamy Temple (18 km) and Sri Kondalamma Ammavari Temple (22 km).

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Kanuru at a glance

Location
Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Population
about 43,696
Coordinates
16.2858° N, 81.2546° E
Places within 50 km
99 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and churches
Nearest city
Machilipatnam, 21 km
Railway station
Pedana (PAV), 16 km
Airport
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), 69 km

Top places to visit near Kanuru

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kanuru: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Kanuru

117 temples within 100 km of Kanuru. The closest is Bhramaramba Malleswaraswamy Devalayam (3 km); the best-known is Shri Panduranga Swamy Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kanuru

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kanuru. The closest is Pedapatnam Beach (3 km); the best-known is Manginapudi Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Kanuru

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kanuru. The closest is Gateway of Amaravathi (6 km); the best-known is Kekini Mahal (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kanuru

11 churches within 100 km of Kanuru. The closest is Hosanna Mandir (18 km); the best-known is Holy Cross Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kanuru

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kanuru. The closest is Bay of Bengal Viewpoint (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Kanuru

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Kanuru. The closest is Masjid, Kanuru (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kanuru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kanuru
  2. 3 km Pedapatnam Beach · beach, Krishna
  3. 7 km Manginapudi Beach · beach, Krishna
  4. 1 km Machilipatnam Lighthouse · beach, Krishna
  5. 12 km Shri Panduranga Swamy Temple · temple, Krishna
  6. 20 km Sri Kondalamma Ammavari Temple · temple, Krishna
  7. 22 km Back to Kanuru

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From travellers near Kanuru

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How to reach Kanuru

  • By train: Pedana (PAV) — about 16 km from the centre
  • By train: Powerpet (PRH) — about 63 km from the centre
  • By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), Vijayawada — about 69 km by road
  • By air: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), Madhurapudi — about 136 km by road
  • By road from Machilipatnam: about 21 km · directions
  • By road from Bhimavaram: about 51 km · directions
  • By road from Eluru: about 63 km · directions

All places near Kanuru by distance

Within 15 km of Kanuru

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kanuru by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples51117Bhramaramba Malleswaraswamy Devalayam (3 km)
Beaches & coast915Pedapatnam Beach (3 km)
Forts & heritage712Gateway of Amaravathi (6 km)
Churches911Hosanna Mandir (18 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints110Bay of Bengal Viewpoint (15 km)
Mosques & dargahs77Masjid, Kanuru (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens17Atapaka Bird Sanctuary (39 km)
Parks66Asheervadapuram Park (20 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Kolleru Lake (39 km)
Buddhist sites24Buddhist Place (Sri Bujangeswara Swamy Temple) (6 km)
Museums04Ambedkar Smruti Vanam (89 km)
Other attractions23Vangaveeti Mohanranga Statue (21 km)
Caves03Moghalrajpuram Caves (87 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Gollapalem Island (39 km)
Jain sites12Shree Adinath Jain Swetamber Teerth Mandir (47 km)
Ashrams11Sri Ganpathi Sachchidananda Dattashramam (22 km)

Kanuru: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kanuru?

Manginapudi Beach (beach, about 6 km), Shri Panduranga Swamy Temple (temple, about 18 km), Sri Kondalamma Ammavari Temple (temple, about 22 km), Pedapatnam Beach (beach, about 3 km), Machilipatnam Lighthouse (beach, about 6 km), Sri Bhusametha SriVenkateswara Swamy Temple Trust (temple, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kanuru?

99 places on Spotwander: 51 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest temple to Kanuru?

Bhramaramba Malleswaraswamy Devalayam, about 3 km by road; Vaakalamma Temple (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Kanuru?

Pedapatnam Beach, about 3 km by road; Machilipatnam Lighthouse (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kanuru?

Gateway of Amaravathi, about 6 km by road; Machilipatnam Old Lighthouse (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kanuru?

Start in Kanuru, visit Pedapatnam Beach, then Manginapudi Beach, then Machilipatnam Lighthouse, then Shri Panduranga Swamy Temple, then Sri Kondalamma Ammavari Temple, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kanuru?

October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and churches.

How do I reach Kanuru?

By train: Pedana (PAV), about 16 km away. By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 69 km by road. By road: 21 km from Machilipatnam.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kanuru’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kanuru on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.