Things to do in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Sriharikota is a barrier island off the Bay of Bengal coast located in the Shar Project settlement of Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh, India. It houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, one of the two satellite launch centres in India.
6 places to visit in and around Sriharikota, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Pulicat Lake
Pulicat Lake is the second-largest brackish-water lagoon in India, measuring 759 square kilometres. A major part of the lagoon lies in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and rest with Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 2Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary for birds, 759 km2 in area, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and a protected area of the Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 3Launch View Gallery
The gallery faces the two launch pads and can accommodate 5,000 people. The gallery allows you to watch rockets soaring into the sky.
- 4Irukkam Island
Irukkam is a lake island located in the middle of Pulicat Lake in Tada Mandal. Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.
Wikipedia - 5Space Museum
- 6Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
Best time to visit Sriharikota
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
- Jan24°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb25°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CHot
- Apr31°CHot
- May32°CHot
- Jun31°CHot
- Jul30°CHot
- Aug29°CHot
- Sep28°CHot
- Oct27°CRainy
- Nov26°CRainy
- Dec24°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 24°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 25°C | 6 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 28°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 24 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 50 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 31°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 30°C | 105 mm |
| Aug | Hot | 29°C | 127 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 28°C | 135 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 27°C | 260 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 26°C | 276 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 24°C | 112 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Sriharikota
- Nearest railway station: Akkampet (AKAT), 20 km away.
- Nearest airport: Tirupati airport (TIR), 71 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Sriharikota costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sriharikota is not included.
Compare Sriharikota with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sriharikota | – | Dec–Feb | 6 |
| Sullurpeta | 20 km | Dec–Feb | 6 |
| Tada | 22 km | Dec–Feb | 5 |
| Pulicat | 34 km | Dec–Mar | 8 |
| Ubbalamadugu Falls | 40 km | Dec–Feb | 10 |
Distances in a straight line from Sriharikota; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Sriharikota?
The best known are Pulicat Lake, Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Launch View Gallery, Irukkam Island, Space Museum.
When is the best time to visit Sriharikota?
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
How do I reach Sriharikota?
Nearest railway station: Akkampet (AKAT), 20 km away. Nearest airport: Tirupati airport (TIR), 71 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Sriharikota cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Sriharikota is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.