Peak Season
Lepakshi in January
Andhra Pradesh, India
January light falls perfectly on the hanging pillar β photographers take note
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Perfect β cool day-trip weather
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy β mostly highway. road condition: Excellent NH-44 then state road. public transport: Buses from Hindupur, no direct from Bangalore. from nearest city: Bangalore 120km (2.5h), Hindupur 15km (20min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. ambulance: 108. police station: Lepakshi PS β 1km. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Hindupur β 15km
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage β near Hindupur city
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) β Fascinating hanging pillar mystery, Short visit (1-2 hours), Easy day trip from Bangalore, Flat temple complex
Elevation
490m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βFirst-time travelers
- βSenior citizens
- βheritage-lovers
- βphotographers
- βday-trippers
Who should think twice
- βNone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Perfect β cool day-trip weather |
| February | 5/5 | Perfect β best light for murals |
| March | 4/5 | Visit early β the morning light on the monolithic Nandi is worth the dawnβ¦ |
| April | 3/5 | Hot β early morning only |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot β avoid |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon β green but wet |
| August | 3/5 | The temple looks dramatic against monsoon⦠|
| September | 4/5 | Improving β post-monsoon freshness |
| October | 5/5 | Peak β festival season, perfect weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak β best overall month |
| December | 5/5 | Peak β cool and clear |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bangalore 120km (2.5h), Hindupur 15km (20min). Roads: Excellent NH-44 then state road. Self-drive: Easy β mostly highway. Public transport: Buses from Hindupur, no direct from Bangalore. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
490m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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