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Being in a coastal area, the beaches in Machilipatnam are a prime attraction and are long, broad and pristine. The main one is the Manginapudi Beach, a beachside fishing hamlet, located at a distance of 11 km from Machilipatnam. It is well known for its scenic beauty and also as a historic port city. Another unique feature of this beach is that it has black soil instead of sand and has a natural bay with shallow waters.
Close to this beach is the Panduranga Swamy temple at Chilakalapudi, which is a famous pilgrimage site and is a temple of Lord Vishnu. Further up the coast of Machilipatnam, there are also five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Machilipatnam is a fishing port town located on the Bay of Bengal,
in the southeastern part of the state. It is also known as Masulipatnam
or Bandar city. Machilipatnam is known for its Kalamkari textiles and
paintings, which are created using vegetable dyes, and for its
carpet-weaving industry. It is a town with a rich history of foreign
conquests, business and trade starting with the early Arab traders,
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Machilipatnam - Quick Facts, Airport, Best time to visit |
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| Quick Facts |
Getting There |
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Andhra Pradesh |
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Krishna |
| Coordinates |
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16°11'9 |
| Official language(s) |
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Telugu, Urdu and English |
| Machilipatnam Climate / Weather |
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Summers 22°-41°C, Winters 15°- 30°C |
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| Nearest Airport |
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Vijaywada |
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Machilipatnam |
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NH9 |
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| Best time to visit |
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| October to March |
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