Things to Do in Guntur

A large urban park with walking paths, a musical fountain, and children’s play equipment. Well maintained by the municipality, it’s a calm spot for an early morning walk or an evening stroll close to the city centre.

🕐 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

💡 The fountain runs at 7pm and 8pm on weekends only. No sitting fee, but bring a mat – benches are sparse. Entry is free, but avoid after 9pm when it becomes less safe.

A river island on the Krishna with walking trails, a children’s play area, and shaded picnic spots. No entry fee for the island itself – only a small charge for the ferry ride.

🕐 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ferry: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

💡 Ferries run from the Pavitra Sangamam ghat. The round trip costs ₹20 per person. Bring your own food; the sole canteen is overpriced and often out of water.

A 4th-century rock-cut cave complex featuring intricate carvings, a large reclining Vishnu statue, and three storeys carved from solid sandstone. It’s one of the best-preserved Buddhist and Hindu cave sites in Andhra Pradesh.

🕐 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

💡 Arrive right at 8am to avoid crowds and heat. The climb to the top storey is steep but worth it for the view over the Krishna River basin.

An ancient Buddhist stupa complex dating back to the 2nd century BCE, with a reconstruction on the original site. The on-site museum holds a significant collection of sculpted panels and relics.

🕐 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (museum: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Fridays)

💡 Entry to the stupa grounds costs ₹5 – roughly 6 pence. The museum has no fee but rarely opens on time; check with the caretaker first. Best visited on a weekday morning.

A hilltop Shiva temple approached by a scenic 1.5 km stone staircase. The site includes three peaks representing the Trikutas, with a panoramic view of the surrounding plains and the Nagarjuna Sagar backwaters.

🕐 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

💡 The stairs start at the base village of Kotappakonda. No entry fee, but parking costs ₹20 for cars. Go at dawn for cooler weather and to see the sunrise over the dam reservoir.