Annavaram Temple

Annavaram temple of Lord Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy is located at a distance of 125 KM from Visakhapatnam and 80 KM from Rajahmundry. National Highway number 5 passes through Annavaram. The bypass road (NH - 5) goes straight and to visit the temple take right turn ( while travelling from Vizag to Rajahmundry ) in the junction near the Annavaram. It takes two and half hours from Visakhapatnam and from Rajahmundry side it will take 2 hours. Separate pooja halls are available for offering special pujas. 

This temple is located at a hill top. Vehicles are allowed to climb up the hill ( one way ) from south side road ( toll fee Rs 20 ) and down by north side road. At the top of the hill guest houses are available. Many mirages are preformed here so during this seasons you may have to book in advance if you a plan to stay here. There is a facility of quick Darshan in busy seasons. The main statue is covered in two floors. The ground floor is for Pada darshan or to view the feet of the god. The first floor is the upper part of the Lord Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy. Free darshanam is with normal que and special darshanam with additional fees of either INR 25/- or INR 116/- are also available.

Annavaram By Rail

Annavaram railway station is located at main Chennai – Howrah (Kolkatta ) railway line. Many trains stops here and from the railway station the temple is 3 KM. While going towards Chennai side ( from Vizag ) this temple falls in right side and can be seen from the moving trains. Railway station and passing trains are visible from the temple also. Annavaram devasthanam operates buses from Railway station to temple and there are Autos available to reach the top of the hill near temple. Super fast trains does not have stoppage here.

By Air

Nearest airport is Visakhapatnam or Rajahmundry

Accommodation at Annavaram

Annavaram devasthanam has many budget and standard accommodations at the hill top. All reservations done at Central Reservation Office near the temple main entrance. There is no online reservation facilities available but you can enquire availability position by phone

Annavarm temple Central Reservation Office phone number : 08868-239173

AC and Non AC accommodation available in main guest house. 
There are many parking places for private vehicles on the hill surrounding the temple.
Below the hill at main market are of Annavaram there are many lodges and hotels having AC and Non AC rooms.

Restaurants

Canteen facility is available at the hill top for the devotees. The best restaurant is available while coming down from the hill by the side of Pumpa Lake. Abhay AC restaurant is a comfortable place to take food and the view of Lake by the side is another attraction here. With wide parking place this place is little away from the crowed temple area within the hill top. 

Prasadam counter is available on the national highway No 5 for those who are not able to visit the temple. 
From this hill top you can get a panoramic view of the surrounding green fields and villages. There is a river water barrage with boating facility and it can be visited while going up or while returning from the temple, available nearer to the main entrance of the hill. This place is called Pampa Sarovara. Boat ride gives a memorable experience to the visitors.
Inside the main temple complex photography is not allowed. However, around the temple there are so much of panoramic view available for viewing and enjoying the nature's beauty.