Even as you hear the name, Tenali instantly reminds one of the wit and humor of Tenali Ramakrishna, the jewel of Emperor Krishnadevaraya’s court. Basking on the banks of river Krishna, as three of its canals bisect the cityscape, Tenali town itself casts a distinct charm on you. Surrounded by stretches of lush paddy fields, it is embellished by a plethora of quaint and serene temples by the riverside and along its sleepy streets. A historical city, it boasts of a formidable legacy of intellect, art, and literature, earning it the venerable sobriquet of ‘Andhra Paris’.
Pay your tribute to the great Telugu poet and scholar of in the court of Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadevaraya, at the Tenali Ramakrishna Idol located at the heart of the city. The Martyrs Memorial in Ranarang Chowk, built in the honor of seven freedom fighters from the city, who lost their lives during the Quit India movement, is also worth visiting.
Home to a number of temples, Tenali is also known for its spiritual legacy. Some of the popular shrines here include the Gangamma Temple, Sri Rama Temple, and Astalakshmi Temple among others. The seven-day festival of the Perantalamma Temple is a great time to visit the city, and partake in the rituals.
Cycle-rickshaws are a popular means of local transport in Tenali. They provide a convenient and affordable alternative for traveling over shorter distances. Auto-rickshaws are perhaps the easiest way of traveling within the city. You can hail an auto from almost every part of the city. Being a small town, most parts of Tenali can also be explored on foot.
On a daily basis there are approximately 13 flights that operate at Vijayawada Airport.Air India and SpiceJet are the most popular airline brands that fly frequently to this airport.
Besides flying you can also reach Tenali through train.Tenali Jnis one of the most popular train stations in Tenali.On an average about 100+ trains pass through Tenali on a daily basis.Vijayawada to Tenali, Ongole to Tenali, Nellore to Tenaliare some of the most popular routes to Tenali with 185, 181, 180 trains weekly respectively.
By road Tenali is surrounded by Ponnur, Guntur, Vijayawada which are 13.05 km, 14.59 km, 18.81 km away respectively. These places are ideal spots for people to plan their short weekend break.