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Emergency Contacts
MachilipatnamFor non-urgent help or local info, call 112 (national helpline). Note that Machilipatnam is in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Hospital numbers can vary; check with a local hotel or the district hospital at +91-8672-224000 for medical guidance.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Machilipatnam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Curry Point
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) → Lady Ampthill College / Annapurna Tiffin Shop
💡 Pre-book if you land after 9pm; surge pricing is common. Ask for a local driver — they know short cuts that avoid the Guntur road congestion.
Machilipatnam Old Bus Stand → Lady Ampthill College / Annapurna Tiffin Shop
💡 Flag one down near College Road junction — tell the driver 'Kankipeta road side' and you'll get dropped 50m from Annapurna. Keep small change.
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) → Machilipatnam Old Bus Stand
💡 Get off at the Old Bus Stand, then take a ₹30 auto-rickshaw straight to the college or Annapurna tiffin shop — don't wait for a direct bus.
Vijayawada Bus Stand (Pandit Nehru Bus Station) → Machilipatnam Bus Stand
💡 Get off at the main bus stand, then take an auto-rickshaw (₹30) straight to Apsara Boarding. Buses get crowded on weekends; board early from the front.
Machilipatnam Railway Station → Vijayawada Junction
💡 Cheapest link to the mainline. For the college, exit station gate and take a shared auto (₹10) towards the bus stand — it's a 2km walk otherwise.
Vijayawada Junction → Machilipatnam Railway Station (MTM)
💡 Cheapest option but slow. Get off at Machilipatnam station; the hostel is a 10-min rickshaw ride away (₹50). Check train schedules on IRCTC—delays are common.
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) → Apsara Boarding and Lodging Hotel, Machilipatnam
💡 Pre-book with Ola or Uber for a fixed fare; local taxis near the airport may quote double during peak hours. Confirm driver knows 'Apsara Boarding' near Gandhi Centre.
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) → Lady Ampthil Womens Hostel, Machilipatnam
💡 Fix the fare before you get in. Ola/Uber don't operate out here—negotiate with drivers at the airport taxi stand. Ask for a direct, non-stop run along NH65.
Apsara Boarding and Lodging Hotel → Anywhere in Machilipatnam town (e.g., beach, market)
💡 Negotiate the fare before boarding – locals pay ₹10 per km. For short trips like to the beach or bus stand, use shared autos (₹10 per person) near the Gandhi Centre. Drivers rarely speak English; have your destination written in Telugu.
Machilipatnam Bus Stand → Lady Ampthil Womens Hostel
💡 Share auto-rickshaws cost ₹10 per person; private one is ₹40. Haggle hard if you're a woman—drivers may quote double. Say 'hostel road'—locals know it.
Machilipatnam Railway Station → Vijayawada Railway Station
💡 Cheapest ride into the city, but only two trains a day. From Machilipatnam station, it’s a 15-minute walk or ₹20 auto ride to the hotel. No AC on these carriages.
Vijayawada Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) → Machilipatnam Bus Stand
💡 Ordinary buses are cramped—spring for an express service. Get off at the Machilipatnam bus stand, then walk 700m east along Gandhi Road to the hostel.
About Machilipatnam
Wikipedia ↗
Machilipatnam (Telugu: [mɐt͡ʃiliːpɐʈnɐm] ), also known as Masulipatnam, Masulipatam, or Bandar (Telugu: [bɐn̪d̪ɐɾu]), is a city in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, located 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Vijayawada. It is a municipal corporation and the administrative headquarters ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Curry Point?
Check-in at Curry Point is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Machilipatnam
💡 Start at the Kalamkari Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society near the bus stand. Ask politely and you can see the entire process. Cotton scarves cost 200–500 rupees — better quality than the tourist shops.
💡 Visit the small library inside for old manuscripts and local history pamphlets — ask the priest politely and he'll let you browse.
💡 Try to visit during the morning aarti (around 6.30am) – the atmosphere is more lively. Remove shoes at the entrance; there's a small unpaid shoe stand nearby.
💡 Try to time your visit around 6pm for the evening ritual — the chanting and oil lamps create a calm atmosphere. No photography inside the inner sanctum but fine in the courtyard.
💡 Best visited around 6pm when the aarti starts — you'll hear the bells and conch clearly. Remove shoes before entering, and avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless tops.
💡 The Kalamkari section is worth lingering over. Ask the caretaker to unlock the display case – he usually will if you're polite. Allow 30–40 minutes.
💡 Walk here from the centre around 4pm when the fishers bring in the day's catch and the bargaining is good. Save wristband textiles for Bandar Road — cheaper and less aggressive haggling.
💡 The best time is sunset – the light hits the river beautifully. The fort is locked at dusk, so arrive by 4pm to have a good hour. Watch out for loose stones near the ramparts.