Macherla — Travel Guide
Macherla is a town in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Macherla mandal in Gurazala revenue division. It is the capital of the region Palnadu. The name Macherla originated from Mahadevi Cherla. This town is in the heart of Palnadu, and has a history of over a thousand years. The famous battle Palnati Yudhdham (War of Palnadu) took place between Macherla and Gurajala between 1176 AD - 1182 AD. The Palnadu Battle is also called the Andhra Mahabharatam because of several similarities. The town is renowned for the Chennakesava Swamy temple built here during the reign of the Haihaya Kings.
The best time to visit October to March.
BY FLIGHT
Macherla does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Macherla - 147 km away
BY TRAIN
Instead of Macherla you can a get a train to Vishnupuram on regular basis.
Macherla - 33 km away
Shopping in Macherla is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Macherla to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Macherla means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Macherla is the most important activities among
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