Peak Season
Srikalahasti in December
Andhra Pradesh, India
December wraps the year with cool breezes and steady pilgrim flow
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — year-end pilgrimage season
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state highway. public transport: Frequent buses from Tirupati. from nearest city: Tirupati 38km (1h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. ambulance: 108. police station: Srikalahasti PS — 1km. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Srikalahasti — 2km
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Educational Kalamkari art workshops, Compact temple visit, Short trip (half day)
Elevation
122m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓pilgrims
- ✓holiday-travelers
Who should think twice
- ✗Slightly crowded
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool weather, Rahu-Ketu puja season |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — Maha Shivaratri preparations |
| March | 4/5 | Maha Shivaratri month — grand celebrations |
| April | 3/5 | Heat sets in but the Kalamkari workshops run… |
| May | 2/5 | Hot — brief visit only |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon heat |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon air suits the Vayu linga — the air element comes… |
| August | 3/5 | The quiet monsoon months offer intimate temple… |
| September | 4/5 | The air clears and festival season approaches — a good time to… |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — Navaratri and pleasant weather |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — clear skies, festivals continue |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak — year-end pilgrimage season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Tirupati 38km (1h). Roads: Good state highway. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Frequent buses from Tirupati. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
122m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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