Situated in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district, Atkuru lies 275 km away from Hyderabad, its capital city. Vijayawada (26 km), Nuzvid (36 km), and Hanuman Junction (48 km) are the cities close to the village.
Places to Stay
There are very limited options in accommodation available here in Atkuru. However, tourists can avail of a few home stay facilities here. Vijayawada, which is 26 km away, has some good budget hotels like Swarna Palace Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Haritha Berm Park (Tariff – Rs. 1000), and Hotel Sri Krishna Residency (Tariff – Rs. 700).
Events
Makar Sankranti in January, Ganesh Chaturthi in August-September, Dassera in September-October, and Deepavali in October-November are the important festivals celebrated in Atkuru.
Places of Interest
Atkuru has numerous tourist attractions nearby like Vijayawada (26 km), Amravathi (28 km), and Mangalagiri (30 km).
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport to the village lies 32 km away in Vijayawada.
Rail:
Vijayawada Railway Junction (20 km) is the major railway station connecting this village to other important cities. However, Kondapalli Railway Station, which is 7 km away, is the nearest from the village.
Bus:
Buses are available from Kondapalli, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Guntur. One of the top operators that cater to the passengers travelling on this route is Kesineni Travels. To make use of cheap bus ticket booking facility on Ticketgoose.com book your tickets in advance.