Caution
Lambasingi in May
Andhra Pradesh, India
Summer dissolves Lambasingi unique selling point entirely
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot β skip
Roads & Access
self drive: Hard β steep mountain road, fog in winter reduces visibility to 5m. road condition: Good to Chintapalli, then narrow winding mountain road. public transport: Infrequent buses to Chintapalli, then shared auto/jeep. from nearest city: Vizag 107km (4h). last km difficulty: hard
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 1/5. note: NO medical facility in Lambasingi. Nearest real hospital Narsipatnam 60km (2h). CARRY comprehensive first-aid. Not for anyone with medical conditions.. ambulance: 108 (unreliable in this area). nearest hospital: PHC Chintapalli 28km (basic)
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only and unreliable. Effectively NO phone signal. Download offline maps before going.
Kids
Not ideal for kids β Unique cold experience for older teens
Elevation
1,000m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βTravelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- βThose with mobility issues
- βFamilies with young children
- βeveryone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cold β sub-zero possible |
| February | 4/5 | Cold β frost mornings |
| March | 3/5 | Cooling down from cold peak |
| April | 3/5 | Warm β losing unique appeal |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot β skip |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 3/5 | The first cool nights return β a preview of the winterβ¦ |
| October | 4/5 | Good β cold returning |
| November | 5/5 | Peak β cold season begins |
| December | 5/5 | Peak β coldest month |
Practical Details
How to reach
Vizag 107km (4h). Roads: Good to Chintapalli, then narrow winding mountain road. Self-drive: Hard β steep mountain road, fog in winter reduces visibility to 5m. Public transport: Infrequent buses to Chintapalli, then shared auto/jeep. Last stretch: hard
Elevation
1,000m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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