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Location, access, Pricing, and Visiting Hours of Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Explore Top 10 Routes to Eluru: Travel Times, Costs and Tips

1. Vijayawada:
Board an APSRTC bus directly to Eluru (~1 h 10 m). Fares range from ₹101–₹150, making this a cheap & effective option. Buses run frequently with both non-AC and AC seater options, offering reliable service throughout the day.

2. Hyderabad:
Take the Godavari Superfast Express from Hyderabad to Eluru (~5 h 54 m). Ticket prices vary between ₹260–₹730, making it a cheap & effective route. This daily train is reliable and offers AC and sleeper class options for comfort.

3. Vijayawada (Cab):
Hire a direct taxi to Eluru, which takes around 1 hour. This costly & effective option costs ₹1,200–₹1,500 and is ideal for families or small groups who want convenience and privacy.

4. Vijayawada (Shared Auto):
Take a shared auto from Vijayawada to Eluru (~1.5 h). At just ₹50–₹80, this is a cheap but not effective choice. It’s often crowded and lacks comfort, but it’s popular among local commuters.

5. Visakhapatnam:
Travel by mail or express train to Eluru, taking approximately 10–12 hours. The fare ranges from ₹450–₹1,200, so it’s a cheap & effective route. Multiple trains run daily with AC and sleeper classes, offering a reliable long-distance option.

6. Chennai:
Catch a direct train to Eluru, which takes 16–18 hours. Tickets cost around ₹800–₹1,500, making this a cheap & effective journey. Multiple trains operate daily with comfortable AC and sleeper coaches.

7. Bengaluru:
Take a night train from Bengaluru to Eluru via Hyderabad, needing 13–15 hours in total. Costs range from ₹700–₹1,400, a cheap & effective option with sleeper and AC availability. One change is required at Hyderabad.

8. Mumbai:
Hop on a long-distance express train to Eluru via Vijayawada, taking about 28–32 hours. The cost is between ₹1,200–₹2,000, still cheap & effective for budget travelers. Sleeper and AC coaches are available, but booking in advance is wise.

9. Delhi:
Board a train to Eluru via Vijayawada, with a total journey time of 34–38 hours. Fares range from ₹1,500–₹2,500. This is a cheap & effective option for long-distance travelers, though it runs less frequently and requires early booking.

10. Kolkata:
Fly to Vijayawada (~2 h 30 m) and then take a train or bus to Eluru (~1 h), totaling about 6 hours. Though costly & effective at ₹3,000–₹5,000, it’s the fastest choice, ideal for travelers who value time over budget.

Cost of Entry and Services

Service	Fee
Garbhalaya Darshanam	₹30 (per person)
Annaprasana	₹25 (two persons)
Ashtottara pooja	₹50 (two persons)
Vahana Puja Dwichakra Vahanam	₹50
Vahana Puja 4 Chakra Vahanam	₹100
Silver 108 Leaf Pooja	₹200 (two persons)
Gold 108 Leaf Pooja	₹500 (two persons)
Kalyanam	₹1,116 (two persons)

Visiting Hours

Morning Timings	Evening Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM	3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Stay Options Around Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Most people don’t stay in a hotel just for the temple. The temple is in a small village called Gurvaigudem, about 3 km from Jangareddigudem, and there are no hotels nearby. Devotees usually arrive, do darshan, and return the same day.

If visitors are already staying in Jangareddigudem, Eluru, or Rajahmundry, they just use their existing hotel when they go to the temple. The temple is often included in day trips from these nearby towns, so no special booking is needed.

For better hotels, travelers usually opt for Jangareddigudem town, about 5 km away, or Eluru, about 50 km from the temple. Places like New Sri Durga Lodge, Hotel N Square, and A K Plaza are decent options for families or longer stays.

If someone doesn’t want to stay overnight but needs lunch or a snack, they will find small eateries or tiffin centers in Jangareddigudem. In the temple village itself, there are no proper restaurants. So most people plan to eat either before coming or after returning.

Top Hotels near Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple (within 5-50 km) include:

NEW SRI DURGA LODGE, JANGAREDDIGUDEM	⭐⭐ (2.0)
HOTEL N SQUARE, JANGAREDDIGUDEM	⭐⭐⭐ (3.8)
A K PLAZA. JANGAREDDIGUDEM	⭐⭐⭐ (3.6)
HOTEL ANNAPURNA RESIDENCY, JANGAREDDIGUDEM	⭐⭐⭐ (3.0)
DWARKA RESIDENCY, JANGAREDDIGUDEM	⭐⭐ (2.0)
STERLING PALAVELLI GODAVARI, ELURU	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.2)
HOTEL SRI PRANAMS ROYAL GRAND, ELURU	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.2)

Official Links

• Religious Tourism | ELURU DISTRICT | India

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for visiting Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple