Annavaram temple of Lord Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy is located at a distance of 125 km from Visakhapatnam, 40 km from Kakinada, and 80 km from Rajahmundry. National Highway number 5 passes through Annavaram. The bypass road (NH - 5) goes straight. To visit the temple take a right turn at the junction near Annavaram. It takes two and half hours from Visakhapatnam and from Rajahmundry takes 2 hours. Separate pooja halls are available for offering special pujas.
Annavaram railway station is located at the main Chennai – Howrah (Kolkatta ) railway line. Many trains stop here and from the railway station the temple is 3 km. While going towards Chennai, this temple is on the right side and can be seen from the moving trains. The railway station and moving trains are also visible from the temple.
There are many parking places for private vehicles on the hill surrounding the temple. Well equipped lodge facilities are available. Free darshanam is with normal que and special darshanam with additional fees of either INR 25/- or INR 116/- are also available.
Prasadam counter is available on the national highway for those who are not able to visit the temple. This temple is located at a hill top. Vehicles are allowed to climb up the hill. At the top of the hill there are guest houses available. Many marriages take place here so during this seasons you may have to book in advance if you a plan to stay here. There is a facility of quick Darshan in busy seasons. The main building has two floors. The ground floor is for Pada darshan or to view the feet of the god. The first floor is the upper part of the Lord Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy.
From this hill top you can get a panoramic view of the surrounding green fields and villages. There is a river water barrage with boating facility and it can be visited while going up or while returning from the temple, near the main entrance of the hill. This place is called Pampa Sarovara. Boat rides are a memorable experience for visitors.
Inside the main temple complex, photography is not allowed. However, around the temple there are many panoramic views available for viewing and enjoying nature's beauty.
From Anavaram:
Vizag 125 KM
Kakinada 40 KM
Rajahmundry 80 KM
Other places near Annavaram important to tourism include Samalkot, Thalupulamma Thalli and Draksharama. Travelers interested in visiting Simhachalam in Visakhapatnamcan can reach it as APTDC has arranged bus service directly from Annavaram to Simhachalam (the hill near the temple).
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