Things to do in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh

Tenali is a town in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality, and the headquarters of Tenali mandal and Tenali revenue division.

8 places to visit in and around Tenali, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri
Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is a Vaishnavite temple and one of the eight sacred places of Lord Vishnu in India. It is also known for being one of the eight mahakshetras Narasimha in India.
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Bhattiprolu
Bhattiprolu is a village in Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Bhattiprolu mandal in Repalle revenue division.
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VaikuntaPuram
Temple
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Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park
Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park, is a park located in Tenali of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The park was inaugurated by N. Chandrababu Naidu in April 2002 and is spread over an area of 7 acres.
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Chinaravuru Park
Recreation
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Garapadu
Garapadu is a village in Vatticherukuru mandal, located in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
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Undavalli Caves · in Vijayawada
The Undavalli Caves are monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture, located in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The caves are located south west of Vijayawada.
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Jinnah Tower · in Guntur
Jinnah Tower is a landmark monument in the city of Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. It is named after the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and is located on Mahatma Gandhi Road of the city.
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Tenali by interest

Good with kids: Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park, Chinaravuru Park
Temples and places of worship: Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri, VaikuntaPuram
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Garapadu, Undavalli Caves, Jinnah Tower
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park, Chinaravuru Park, Undavalli Caves

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Tenali

Best weather: Nov–Feb.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	25°C	6 mm
Feb	Pleasant	27°C	8 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	9 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	21 mm
May	Hot	33°C	50 mm
Jun	Hot	31°C	111 mm
Jul	Hot	30°C	161 mm
Aug	Hot	29°C	167 mm
Sep	Hot	28°C	168 mm
Oct	Rainy	27°C	205 mm
Nov	Pleasant	25°C	90 mm
Dec	Pleasant	24°C	25 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Tenali

Nearest railway station: Tenali Junction (TEL), 1 km away.
Nearest airport: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), 36 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Tenali 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 Tenali is not included.

Compare Tenali with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see
Tenali	–	Nov–Feb	8
Guntur	21 km	Aug–Sep, Nov–Feb	13
Mangalagiri	23 km	Aug–Sep, Nov–Feb	12
Mangalagiri - Tadepalli	23 km	Aug–Sep, Nov–Feb	10
YSR Tadigadapa	26 km	Aug–Sep, Nov–Feb	10

Distances in a straight line from Tenali; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Tenali?

The best known are Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Mangalagiri, Bhattiprolu, VaikuntaPuram, Satyanarayana UDA Lake Park, Chinaravuru Park.

When is the best time to visit Tenali?

Best weather: Nov–Feb.

How do I reach Tenali?

Nearest railway station: Tenali Junction (TEL), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), 36 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Tenali 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 Tenali is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.