Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Krishna

Krishna is a town in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 1,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 30 temples, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ratnalamma Temple (25 km), Kolleru Lake (29 km) and Sri Peddintlamma Thalli Temple (39 km).

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Krishna at a glance

Location
Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Population
about 1,000
Coordinates
16.6667° N, 81.0000° E
Places within 50 km
67 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Eluru, 14 km
Railway station
Nuzvid (NZD), 6 km
Airport
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), 32 km

Top places to visit near Krishna

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Krishna: 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 Krishna

118 temples within 100 km of Krishna. The closest is Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (4 km); the best-known is Ratnalamma Temple (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Krishna

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Krishna. The closest is Kolleru Lake (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Krishna

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Krishna. The closest is Musunuri's Palace (6 km); the best-known is Clock Tower (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Krishna

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Krishna. The closest is Pink Valley Dragonfruit Farms (11 km); the best-known is Agiripalli Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Krishna

10 churches within 100 km of Krishna. The closest is Church (5 km); the best-known is Brother Joseph Thamby Shrine, Roman Catholic Church (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Krishna

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Krishna. The closest is Masjid e Akbar (7 km); the best-known is Masjid -e - Gouse Aajam (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Krishna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Krishna
  2. 6 km అభయ క్షేత్రం Sri Abhayanjaneya Swamy Vaari Devasthanam - Hanuman Junction · temple, Eluru
  3. 33 km Kolleru Lake · lake, Eluru
  4. 18 km Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Devasthanam · temple, Eluru
  5. 18 km Ratnalamma Temple · temple, Eluru
  6. 18 km Ambika Devi Temple · temple, Eluru
  7. 11 km Back to Krishna

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How to reach Krishna

  • By train: Nuzvid (NZD) — about 6 km from the centre
  • By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), Vijayawada — about 32 km by road
  • By air: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), Madhurapudi — about 124 km by road
  • By road from Eluru: about 14 km · directions
  • By road from Vijayawada: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Machilipatnam: about 69 km · directions

All places near Krishna by distance

Within 15 km of Krishna

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Krishna by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples30118Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (4 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Kolleru Lake (29 km)
Forts & heritage213Musunuri's Palace (6 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints312Pink Valley Dragonfruit Farms (11 km)
Churches810Church (5 km)
Mosques & dargahs79Masjid e Akbar (7 km)
Beaches & coast09Pedapatnam Beach (65 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens26Kolleru Bird Sanctuary (24 km)
Caves06Jeelakarragudem Buddhist Caves (51 km)
Buddhist sites26Abhaya Buddha Statue (16 km)
Other attractions46S V Ranga Rao Statue (4 km)
Museums15District Archeological Museum జిల్లా పురావస్తు ప్రదర్శన శాల (15 km)
Waterfalls04Kondapalli Killa Waterfalls (65 km)
Ashrams33Sri Datta Ashramam (15 km)
Jain sites13Shri Vasupujya Parsavanath Swetamber Jain Mandir (15 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Bhavani Island (60 km)
Parks22Efour (13 km)

Krishna: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Krishna?

Ratnalamma Temple (temple, about 25 km), అభయ క్షేత్రం Sri Abhayanjaneya Swamy Vaari Devasthanam - Hanuman Junction (temple, about 6 km), Kolleru Lake (lake, about 29 km), Ambika Devi Temple (temple, about 11 km), Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Devasthanam (temple, about 15 km), Clock Tower (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 30 temples, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches.

Which is the nearest temple to Krishna?

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, about 4 km by road; Lord Shiva Temple (Shivalayam) (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Krishna?

Kolleru Lake, about 29 km by road; Kolleru Lake (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Krishna?

Musunuri's Palace, about 6 km by road; Clock Tower (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Krishna?

Start in Krishna, visit అభయ క్షేత్రం Sri Abhayanjaneya Swamy Vaari Devasthanam - Hanuman Junction, then Kolleru Lake, then Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Devasthanam, then Ratnalamma Temple, then Ambika Devi Temple, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Krishna?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Krishna?

By train: Nuzvid (NZD), about 6 km away. By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 32 km by road. By road: 14 km from Eluru.

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