Your stay — Vijetha Inn
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Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.53 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Srikakulam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Vijetha Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Srikakulam Road Station → Srikakulam Bus Stand (connecting to Sun Residency)
💡 Only use this if you’re coming from Palasa or Vizianagaram and want to save 50 INR; otherwise, take a direct bus from the station to the stand - the train timing is unreliable and often delayed by 30 minutes.
Srikakulam Railway Station → Sun Residency, Srikakulam
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; shared autos charge 20 INR per person from the station to the hotel area, but a private one is faster and saves haggling during peak hours.
Srikakulam Bus Stand → Sun Residency, Srikakulam
💡 Take bus route 1 or 2 from the main stand; alight at the 'Sun Residency' stop opposite the district court - confirm with the conductor as stops aren't always announced.
Visakhapatnam Bus Station (Dwaraka Nagar) → Srikakulam Bus Stand
💡 Get off at Palasa road junction instead of the main bus stand—then an auto rickshaw to RGUKT costs only 50 rupees. Buses are crowded during festivals, so book a 'super luxury' service if available.
Srikakulam town centre (Srikakulam Bus Stand) → RGUKT main gate
💡 Auto drivers rarely use meters—agree on a flat fare before starting. For return, catch one near the university canteen; bargaining is expected, start at 100 rupees.
Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) → Sun Residency, Srikakulam
💡 Pre-book through the hotel to avoid surge pricing; ask for an air-conditioned Indica or similar hatchback, not a sedan - it covers the same distance for less.
Visakhapatnam Airport → RGUKT, Srikakulam
💡 Pre-book through a local operator like Srikakulam Taxi Service to avoid haggling. The drive via NH16 is smooth but watch for speed breakers near the university.
Visakhapatnam Railway Station → Srikakulam Road Railway Station
💡 From Srikakulam Road station, hire a shared auto (30 rupees per person) to RGUKT—it's 12 km north. The passenger train is slow but cheap; check IRCTC for express alternatives that cut 30 minutes.
About Srikakulam
Wikipedia ↗
Srikakulam is a city and the headquarters of Srikakulam district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. As of 2011 census, it has a population of 165,735. There are many other places of Buddhist Tourism such as Salihundam, Kalinga Patnam, Dabbaka Vaani Peta, Nagari Peta, Jagati Metta, Singupuram etc...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Vijetha Inn?
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Top Attractions in Srikakulam
💡 Best before 9 AM for fresh fruits; try the mirchi bajji from the stall near the clock tower—₹5 each.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes—many stones are loose. Best light for photos is late afternoon. The pond attracts migratory birds in winter (November-February).
💡 Free entry but closes for lunch 1:00–2:00 PM; ask the caretaker to show the back room with rare inscriptions.
💡 Visit at sunrise when the first rays hit the main deity. No entry fee, but you'll need to pay about ₹10 for shoe storage.
💡 Come late afternoon for a breeze and sunset—carry your own water as there are no nearby shops.
💡 Go early around 6 am to see fishermen hauling in their catch. Bring your own water, there aren't many stalls nearby.
💡 This temple is less touristy than Arasavalli. Try to visit during the Kartika Purnima festival (October/November) when it's fully lit with oil lamps. No entry fee, but photography is banned inside the sanctum.
💡 Bus from town to Kalingapatnam costs ₹20—walk north along the shore for a century-old lighthouse you can climb for free.