Palasa is a major town located 80 km north of Srikakulam. The journey takes about 1.5 hours by road via NH 16. It is a key railway station on the Howrah-Chennai line, making train travel very convenient. Palasa is famous for its cashew industry and is a gateway to the northern part of Andhra Pradesh. The route is relatively short and passes through scenic rural landscapes.
Total Distance: 80 km by road, 70 km by air.
Trains are the most reliable and comfortable mode for this short distance.
Buses are frequent and depart from the Srikakulam RTC complex.
October to March, when the weather is cool.