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City in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Machilipatnam or Masulipatnam is a port city in central Andhra Pradesh. It is a small fishing town; has a carpet-weaving industry; other products include rice, oilseed, and scientific instruments. The town is a railway terminus and an educational center. Masulipatam is a station of the Church Missionary Society.
By plane
Nearest airport is located at Gannavaram/Vijayawada, which is about 70 km from Machilipatnam.
By train
There are two railway stations in Machilipatnam: Machilipatnam Railway Station and Chilakalapudi Railway Station. Although there is a third railway station called Bandar Port, that is not being used.
By car
Machilipatnam is at a distance from Vijayawada on NH9 at about 65 km and approximately 325 km from Hyderabad.
By bus
Machilipatnam is well-connected to most parts of the Andhra Pradesh and some parts of South India. APSRTC (state-run bus service) runs buses to most parts of state.
By bus
You can travel by buses run by private operators called as 'City bus'.
By autorickshaw/auto
Autorickshaws or an auto in Machilipatnam does not have meters. Normally, drivers fix a rate and passengers have to bargain to get a better prices.
By rickshaw
Unlike autorickshaw, which is run by an engine, rickshaw is pulled by human. Although the slowest means of travel, it is convenient to travel short distances.
By taxi
Metered taxis are not yet available, but normal taxis are available here. One might feel them to be costly, as they have to pay fixed minimum fare and also driver commission.
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