Skip to main content

Machilipatnam

Machilipatnam is the best Indian tourist place also identified as Masulipatnam. However, the name was given under British rule. The city is positioned in Krishna district, AP (Andhra Pradesh). The good distance of this beach city is 347 kilometres from Hyderabad, state capital.
In early period the city was named as Maisolos, though it got new names at regular intervals. Port in the city is positioned on the south-eastern side of town. Machilipatnam words mean the place of fish so this city is also recognized as the fish town. The fishing harbour with 350 vessels is effective things to watch in Machilipatnam. However, Tsunami affected the city in 2004, and countless fishing towns got disturbed nearby the town.
The tropical climate and greenery of the city make it unique destination then other Indian tourist places. Moderate climate of the city allows visitors to enjoy the place properly. However, the temperature increases between April to June.
Kuchipudi Dance: The world-famous category of Indian dance Kuchipudi was originated in Machilipatnam that means the place is rich in art and cultural activities. The fabric Kalamkari and Kalahasti are famous throughout the world.

Tourism: Bandar Kota or Machilipatnam Fort is first choice for visitors in this beach city. Next spot in this Indian tourist place is the old light house, next are temples and last with the best spot is the beach. Devotees of Sai Baba can reach to the biggest temple of Baba at Machilipatnam.
Some other big shrines in town are Sri Ramalingeswara Temple, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Sri Nageswara Swamy Temple, Batchupet, Kojjillipet, Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temples, Sri Bhadradri Temple, R.Pet shrine, Sri Ramulavari Temple, Main Road, are the famous temples in Machlipatnam,and Panduranga temple.
Sai Maharaj Devalayam is the spot containing the tallest sculpture of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. The state of Baba is recorded as the tallest baba’s sculpture in Indian Book of Records. Dattashram is the religious site of Machilipatnam has an antique temple of the lord Shiva.
Beaches: Machilipatnam city is also recognized as beach's city having long, pristine, broad and light coloured sands. Manginapudi beach is the special destination for seashore lovers, though Palletalapalem is another beach available at just 11 km distance from the city. Palletalapalem is also known as a gateway to the nation India. Here visitors can visit to Sri Ganga Namma Temple established in 1977 particularly at time of huge cyclone came in South India.
Attaining to Machilipatnam
By Air: Biggest and closest air head to reach this beach city is Vijayawada. The gap of the airport to the Machilipatnam city is only 57 kms, and the port is connected with countless direct flights from almost every major city.

By Rail: Machilipatnam railway station is linked with many major cities of India so reaching this Indian tourist place is possible through rail as well. The next big rail head to attain the spot is Chilakalapudi, which is only 6kms away. Vijayawada is next big station linked with big station of India. The distance of station from Machilipatnam is only 72 kms. 


By Bus: Bus network to reach Machilipatnam is possible from Bangalore, Guntur, Konoor and Hyderabad. 
Labels:
Location: Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Popular posts from this blog

Amarkantak - A Worship Place of Madhya Pradesh

A majestic place of Madhya Pradesh is our next tourist destination. Amarkantak is the small city situated in the middle area of superb ranges Satpura and Vindhya. The average elevation of this city is 1065 meters. The charming weather and best valleys with amazing view makes this place first choice for nature lovers. Amarkantak wraps up the splendor of typical sylvan atmosphere. The 2 best rivers of India known as Narmada and Sone are flowing from this area.  Word Amarkantak comes from Sanskrit language that is related to mythological meaning. Because of religious values this place is also known as Theertha Raja (King of Holy destinations). The Narmada River is having holy values for Indians.  It’s a land of great history holding story of diverse empires. Pandavas also ruled this place for short period.  Amarkantak is added in the list of usual heritage zone. It’s full of dense forest with huge valleys.  When we talk about the spots for travele...
Read more

Somasila Dam: A Hidden Gem in Nellore District

This is a fantastic breakdown of one of Andhra Pradesh’s most underrated gems. Somasila isn't just a wall of concrete; it’s where engineering shakes hands with the soul of the Eastern Ghats. I’ve rewritten your content into a high-energy, "travel-mag" style that highlights the drama of the landscape and the peace of the reservoir. Somasila Dam: Where the Penna River Meets the Heavens 🌊⛰️ Forget the crowded tourist traps. If you’re looking for a destination that balances massive scale with pin-drop silence, Somasila Dam in Nellore is your next coordinates. It’s not just the largest reservoir in the Penna River basin—it’s a 212-square-kilometer mirror reflecting the majesty of the Eastern Ghats. The Vibe: Engineering Marries Nature The "Can't-Miss" Experiences The Spiritual Shift: Visit the Sri Someswara Temple . It was heroically relocated to higher ground to save it from the rising reservoir waters. Today, it stands as a sentinel of peace and a must-v...
Read more

Majuli - Largest River Island of India

A small island of Assam known as Majuli is our next Indian tourist place. The other name of this island town is Majoli popular as one of the largest river islands of India. It is located on Brahmaputra river the big and every flowing heavy river of India. If we go through the list of largest rivers islands of the world then Majuli stands on 24th position. It was spread in area of 1250 sq kms that is equal to 483 sq meters. However, the area of Majuli was reduced to 421.65 sq kms because of erosion occurred in 2001.  Formation of this island was done by the Brahmaputra River, though its north part is connected with Subansiri River. To access Majuli island people can get the ferries from Jorhat City. This island is 200 kms far from largest city Guwahati.  Majuli is popular for breathtaking scenic beauty. Here in this island there are two villages known as Kamalabari that is located at only gap of 3km and Garamur situated at 5km distance in north. Kamalabari is ...
Read more