Machilipatnam — Travel Guide
Machilipatnam, also known as Masulipatnam or Bandar or Masula, is a fishing port and a special grade municipality in the Bandar revenue division of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The port town of Machilipatnam has a rich historical background that tells about several foreign invasions and prosperous trade and business connections with many countries. Machilipatnam came under the Kingdom of Golconda. In the 17th century it became a centre of French, British, and Dutch trade. Machilipatnam was also one of the first colonial settlements by the British along the Coromandel Coast in the Indian Subcontinent.
After the exile of the British, during the Carnatic wars, the French took over this port town. In 1759, Colonel Forde of the British East India Company acquired Machilipatnam port town from the French with the help of Northern Circars, a former division of the Madras Presidency of British India.
The best time to visit Machilipatnam are the months from October to March.
BY FLIGHT
Instead of Machilipatnam you can a get flight to Vijayawada Airport on regular basis.
Machilipatnam - 62 km away
BY TRAIN
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Machilipatnam.
Shopping in Machilipatnam 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 Machilipatnam to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Machilipatnam means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Machilipatnam is the most importa
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