Things to do in Yanam, Puducherry
Yanam is a town located in the Yanam district in Puducherry, India. It has a population of 35,000 and is entirely surrounded by Andhra Pradesh.
5 places to visit in and around Yanam, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is an estuary situated near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the third largest stretch of mangrove forests in India with 24 mangrove tree species and more than 120 bird species.
Wikipedia - 2Daksharamam
Draksharamam or Daksharamam is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras, Trilinga Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Shiva and also 12th of Ashtadasha Shakthi Peetams.
Wikipedia - 3Bhavanarayana Temple, Sarpavaram
Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Sarpavaram, approximately 5 km from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Wikipedia - 4Thallarevu room
- 5Korangi bridge
Best time to visit Yanam
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
- Jan24°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb26°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar29°CHot
- Apr31°CHot
- May32°CHot
- Jun30°CHot
- Jul29°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct27°CRainy
- Nov26°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec24°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 24°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 26°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 9 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 24 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 56 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 30°C | 153 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 202 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 192 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 201 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 27°C | 233 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 26°C | 78 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 Yanam
- Nearest railway station: Kotipalli (KPLH), 19 km away.
- Nearest airport: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), 60 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Yanam 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 Yanam is not included.
Compare Yanam with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanam | – | Nov–Feb | 5 |
| Kakinada | 22 km | Nov–Feb | 9 |
| Samarlakota | 36 km | Nov–Feb | 6 |
| Peddapuram | 40 km | Nov–Feb | 7 |
| Pithapuram | 43 km | Nov–Feb | 6 |
Distances in a straight line from Yanam; 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 Yanam?
The best known are Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Daksharamam, Bhavanarayana Temple, Sarpavaram, Thallarevu room, Korangi bridge.
When is the best time to visit Yanam?
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
How do I reach Yanam?
Nearest railway station: Kotipalli (KPLH), 19 km away. Nearest airport: Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), 60 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Yanam 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 Yanam is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.