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Location, Access, Pricing & Visiting Hours of Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Eluru

Explore the Top 10 Routes to Dwaraka Tirumala: Travel Times, Costs, and Tips

1. Vijayawada:
Take a direct passenger or express train from Vijayawada to Tadepalligudem (~2 h), then hop on a local bus or auto for the 30 m ride to Dwaraka Tirumala. Total ≈ 2 h 30 m; costs ₹100–₹300 — cheap & effective with frequent trains and handy last‑mile autos.

2. Rajahmundry:
Board an express train from Rajahmundry to Tadepalligudem (~4 h), then catch a shared auto or local bus for the 30 m stretch. Total ≈ 4 h 30 m; costs ₹150–₹500 — cheap & effective thanks to regular express services and easy transfers.

3. Hyderabad:
Take a direct express (e.g., Godavari Express) from Hyderabad to Vijayawada (~8 h), switch to a fast passenger train to Tadepalligudem (~2 h), then ride a bus/auto (~30 m). Total ≈ 10 h 30 m; ₹400–₹1 200 — effective & mid‑range with AC coaches and reliable connections.

4. Visakhapatnam:
Catch a Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada express (~5 h), transfer to the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem, then a 30 m bus or auto. Total ≈ 7 h 30 m; ₹300–₹800 — cheap & effective with frequent departures and comfortable AC options on the main leg.

5. Bangalore:
Board an overnight train (e.g., Prashanti Express) from Bangalore to Vijayawada (~11 h), then take the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem and a 30 m auto. Total ≈ 13 h 30 m; ₹450–₹1 200 — cheap & effective with sleeper/AC coaches to rest and seamless transfers.

6. Chennai:
Catch a Chennai–Vijayawada Coromandel or express (~12 h), switch to the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem, then a 30 m bus/auto. Total ≈ 14 h 30 m; ₹600–₹1 500 — effective & mid‑range with AC sleeper classes and straightforward last‑mile options.

7. Mumbai:
Travel overnight by express to Vijayawada (~18 h), then board the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem and take a 30 m auto. Total ≈ 20 h 30 m; ₹800–₹2 000 — effective & mid‑range with AC sleeper coaches and reliable onward links.

8. Delhi:
Take a long‑haul AC express from Delhi to Vijayawada (~28 h), then the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem and a 30 m bus or auto. Total ≈ 30 h 30 m; ₹1 000–₹3 000 — effective & mid‑range offering 2A/3A comfort and easy transfers.

9. Kolkata:
Board an express from Kolkata to Vijayawada (~22 h), switch to the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem, then hop on a 30 m auto. Total ≈ 24 h 30 m; ₹900–₹2 500 — effective & mid‑range with AC 2/3‑tier on the long leg and simple last‑mile autos.

10. Pune:
Catch an overnight train from Pune to Vijayawada (~20 h), transfer to the 2 h passenger train to Tadepalligudem, and finish with a 30 m auto ride. Total ≈ 22 h 30 m; ₹700–₹2 000 — effective & mid‑range with AC/sleeper classes and frequent autos.

Cost of Entry and Services

Service	Fee
Seeghra Darshanam (Special Entry Darshan)	₹200 per person (for quicker access)
Suprabhata Seva	₹200 per person (Two laddus are free)
Astottara Satanamarchana	₹300 per person
Kumkuma Puja	₹100 per person
Gopuja	₹116 per person (Two persons allowed for Seegradarsanam, and includes 2 Laddus + 1 Pulihora free)
Snapana (Abhishekam for Utsava Idols)	₹301 per person (Only on Fridays, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM)
Swarna Tulasidala Kainkarya Seva	₹1,116 for a couple or two members (Only on Wednesdays, 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM)
Silver Garudotsavam (Garuda Vahanotsavam)	₹1,000 (Celebrated in the temple in a day)
Silver Seshavahanotsavam	₹1,000 (Celebrated in the temple in a day)
Kovela Pallaki Utsavam	₹1,000 (Celebrated in the temple premises)
Vastralankaranaseva	₹10,116 (Every Friday)
Pushpalankarana Seva	₹5,116 (Daily)
Nitya Arjita Kalyanam	₹1,500 (Includes one Sari, Jacket, Sanku Chakra Namala Kanduva, 5 Laddus, 1 Pulihora, and 1 Sarakara Pongal packet. 6 persons allowed for Darshan including the Kalyanam performing couple and Anna Prasadam)

Visiting Hours

Morning Timings	Evening Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM	3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
–	7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Staying Options at Dwaraka Tirumala

Many people do not book hotels just for Dwaraka Tirumala Temple. The village is small, and the temple offers its own rooms and cottages for devotees. So most visitors come for darshan and either return home or stay in nearby cities if they have longer plans.

Those staying overnight usually use rooms in the same place or nearby towns. The temple board (Devasthanam) manages cottages, choultries, and guest houses in the village. Many devotees who also visit places like Eluru or Rajahmundry stay there and include Dwaraka as part of their trip.

For better hotels, most people stay in nearby cities like Eluru or Tadepalligudem, about 35-40 km away, where more comfortable options are available. Some choose Rajahmundry or Vijayawada too if they want more choices, food variety, and nicer stays.

If someone does not want to stay overnight but just needs food, the temple offers free annaprasadam daily to thousands of pilgrims. This makes it easy to come for darshan and eat before going home. Otherwise, one can eat at small shops in nearby Eluru or at the Haritha Hotel’s restaurant close to the temple.

Top Hotels Near Dwaraka Tirumala Temple include:

HOTEL HARITHA (APTDC)	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.0)
DWARKA RESIDENCY	⭐⭐⭐ (3.8)
VASAVI PARADISE	⭐⭐⭐ (3.6)
BALAJI CHOULTRY	⭐⭐⭐ (3.7)
T.T.D. CHOULTRY	⭐⭐⭐ (3.8)
ALWAR CHOULTRY	⭐⭐⭐ (3.8)
SRINIVASA NILAYAM GUEST HOUSE	⭐⭐⭐ (3.9)

Official Links

• Sri Venkateswara Swami Vari Devasthanam – Dwaraka Tirumala
• Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala (AP Temples)