Yanam district, Puducherry, India

Places to visit near Yanam

Yanam is a town in Yanam district, Puducherry, India, home to about 36,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 74 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 churches. The must-see places are Sri Veereswara Swamy Vaari Temple (11 km), Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (17 km) and Draksharama Sri Manikyambadevi Sametha Sri Bheemeswara Swami Temple (Manikyamba Shaktipeeth) (22 km).

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Yanam, Puducherry
Yanam, Yanam district, Puducherry, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yanam at a glance

Location
Yanam district, Puducherry, India
Population
about 36,896
Coordinates
16.7331° N, 82.2136° E
Places within 50 km
150 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and churches
Nearest city
Kakinada, 36 km
Railway station
Pedabramadvam (PBD), 40 km
Airport
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), 74 km

Top places to visit near Yanam

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

119 temples within 100 km of Yanam. The closest is Temple de Shiva (1 km); the best-known is Sri Veereswara Swamy Vaari Temple (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Yanam

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Yanam. The closest is Yanam River Beach (SR) (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yanam

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yanam. The closest is Yanam District Sunrise View Point (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Yanam

13 churches within 100 km of Yanam. The closest is Mission Biblique de Yanaon (1 km); the best-known is Mount of Mercy (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Yanam

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yanam. The closest is Raja Kakarlapudi Kota Ramachandrapuram Fort Kakinada District (27 km); the best-known is Konaseema Clock Tower (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Yanam

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Yanam. The closest is Dargah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yanam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yanam
  2. 1 km Yanam River Beach (SR) · beach, Yanam
  3. 9 km Sri Veereswara Swamy Vaari Temple · temple, Konaseema
  4. 26 km Konaseema Clock Tower · heritage site, Konaseema
  5. 31 km Draksharama Sri Manikyambadevi Sametha Sri Bheemeswara Swami Temple (Manikyamba Shaktipeeth) · temple, Konaseema
  6. 32 km Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Kakinada
  7. 17 km Back to Yanam

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How to reach Yanam

  • By train: Pedabramadvam (PBD) — about 40 km from the centre
  • By air: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), Madhurapudi — about 74 km by road
  • By air: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), Vijayawada — about 190 km by road
  • By road from Kakinada: about 36 km · directions
  • By road from Rajamahendravaram: about 66 km · directions
  • By road from Bhimavaram: about 96 km · directions

All places near Yanam by distance

Within 15 km of Yanam

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Yanam by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples74119Temple de Shiva (1 km)
Beaches & coast921Yanam River Beach (SR) (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints621Yanam District Sunrise View Point (1 km)
Churches1313Mission Biblique de Yanaon (1 km)
Forts & heritage612Raja Kakarlapudi Kota Ramachandrapuram Fort Kakinada District (27 km)
Mosques & dargahs1212Dargah (1 km)
Parks88Childens Park (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Battu Cheruvu (17 km)
Other attractions66Korangi Bridge (11 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves55Polavaram Island (11 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens34Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (17 km)
Museums04Rajamahendravaram Science Centre, Rajahmundry (63 km)
Waterfalls03Erakampalem Waterfalls (84 km)
Buddhist sites22Gautama Buddhudu Sarvatrika Mandiram (5 km)
Caves11PEK Cave (11 km)
Ashrams11Sri Sri Sri Siva Balayogi Maharaj Ashram (24 km)
Jain sites11Jain Temple (32 km)

Yanam: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Yanam?

Sri Veereswara Swamy Vaari Temple (temple, about 11 km), Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 17 km), Draksharama Sri Manikyambadevi Sametha Sri Bheemeswara Swami Temple (Manikyamba Shaktipeeth) (temple, about 22 km), Yanam River Beach (SR) (beach, about 1 km), Konaseema Clock Tower (heritage site, about 35 km), Sri Kodanda Rama Devasthanam, Gollala Mamidada (temple, about 34 km).

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

150 places on Spotwander: 74 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Yanam?

Temple de Shiva, about 1 km by road; Sri Karyasiddi Abhya Anjaneya Swamy Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Yanam?

Yanam River Beach (SR), about 1 km by road; Sacramento Lighthouse (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanam?

Yanam District Sunrise View Point, about 1 km by road; Rock View Point (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yanam?

Start in Yanam, visit Yanam River Beach (SR), then Sri Veereswara Swamy Vaari Temple, then Konaseema Clock Tower, then Draksharama Sri Manikyambadevi Sametha Sri Bheemeswara Swami Temple (Manikyamba Shaktipeeth), then Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Yanam?

October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and churches.

How do I reach Yanam?

By train: Pedabramadvam (PBD), about 40 km away. By air: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), about 74 km by road. By road: 36 km from Kakinada.

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