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Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla)

Casuarina-backed Bay of Bengal sand nine km off Bapatla

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Best time to visit Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: December to February
  • Shoulder: March and November, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to September

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Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla) season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Feb is the window: 29 C, firm sand, a long walk under the casuarinas and almost nobody there on a weekday.

Summer March to May Shoulder

Apr-Jun the sand is unwalkable by ten and the humidity stays near 80 percent well after dark, so nights are rough.

Monsoon June to September Do not go

Jun-Sep the sea turns brown and rough with a real rip; there are no lifeguards, so treat it as a walking beach.

Autumn October to November Shoulder

Oct-Nov is pleasant between weather systems, but a Bay depression can shut the beach and the buses for days.

What Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla) is actually like

Empty weekday sand and Sunday families; the APTDC resort is the only bed, so book it before you get on the bus

Things to do in Suryalanka Beach

The local places worth your time in and around Suryalanka Beach, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple

    Temple · 9 km out

    Bapatla's old Chola era temple, the one that gave the town its name; a working shrine, busiest at the evening puja, no ticket.

  • Vodarevu Beach

    Beach · 25 km out

    Wide casuarina backed beach outside Chirala with fishing boats and stalls; busier than Suryalanka on Sundays, empty otherwise.

  • Nizampatnam Fishing Harbour

    Market · 35 km out

    Trawler harbour where the night catch is auctioned on the quay; go at first light, the road in from Bapatla takes about an hour.

  • Ramapuram Beach

    Beach · 28 km out

    The quieter Chirala beach next along from Vodarevu, casuarina and a couple of shacks; no shade after 10 am, carry water.

Getting to Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla)

Bapatla railhead 9 km on the Chennai-Vijayawada main line, autos out to the beach gate through the day

Practical ways in: trainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Steady at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
0 m
State
Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates
15.8399, 80.5088

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla)?

December to February is peak season in Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla). March and November is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to September. Dec-Feb is the window: 29 C, firm sand, a long walk under the casuarinas and almost nobody there on a weekday.

How many days do you need in Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla)?

1 day is the usual stay. Empty weekday sand and Sunday families; the APTDC resort is the only bed, so book it before you get on the bus.

How do you get to Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla)?

Bapatla railhead 9 km on the Chennai-Vijayawada main line, autos out to the beach gate through the day. Practical ways in: train and road.

Is Suryalanka Beach (Bapatla) expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs steady at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

What are the best things to do in Suryalanka Beach?

Sri Bhavanarayana Swamy Temple, Vodarevu Beach, Nizampatnam Fishing Harbour and Ramapuram Beach. Bapatla's old Chola era temple, the one that gave the town its name; a working shrine, busiest at the evening puja, no ticket.

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