Tour Description :
| Package Duration | 12 Nights/ 13 Days |
| Package Validity | N.A. |
| Destination Covered | Hyderabad – Warangal – Vijayawada – Nagarjuna Sagar – Srisailam – Kurnool – Puttaparthy – Tirupati – Sri Kalahasti – Mamallapuram – Chennai |
| Package Cost | On Request |
OVERVIEW :
Day 1 : Hyderabad
Day 2 : In Hyderabad
Day 3 : Hyderabad – Warangal
Day 4 : Warangal – Vijayawada
Day 5 : Vijayawada – Nagarjuna Sagar
Day 6 : Nagarjunasagar – Srisailam
Day 7 : Srisailam – Kurnool
Day 8 : Kurnool – Puttaparthy
Day 9 : Puttaparthy – Tirupati
Day 10 : Tirupati
Day 11 : Tirupathi – Sri Kalahasti – Chennai
Day 12 : Chennai – Mamallapuram – Chennai
Day 13 : Departure
TOUR ITINERARY :
DAY 1 : HYDERABAD
Arrive at Hyderabad international airport meet and greet and transfer to the hotel. Checkin and proceed by Hyderabad city sightseeing covering Birla Mandir and planetarium, Necklace road, Lumbini Park, NTR Garden, Hussain sagar Lake etc as time permits. Return to Hotel for Overnight
DAY 2 : IN HYDERABAD
After breakfast proceed for Hyderabad City sightseeing tour covering Salarjung museum, Charminar, chowmohalla palace, Qutab shahi tombs, Golconda fort, Shilparamam etc. return to hotel for overnight.
DAY 3 : HYDERABAD- WARANGAL (150 Kms)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Warangal. Check into the hotel upon arrival and proceed for sightseeing which covers the Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar temple and Bhadrakali temple. Warangal is famous for its handmade carpets, brass art and Cheriyal paintings. Overnight at Warangal.
DAY 4 : WARANGAL- VIJAYAWADA (260 Kms)
breakfast and check out. Visist the Parnasala temple and transfer to Vijayawada. Check into hotel Overnight at Vijayawada. After breakfast proceed for Vijayawada sightseeing which includes Kanakadurga temple, Bhavani island, Prakasham barrage etc. Evening is free for shopping. Overnight at Vijayawada.
DAY 5 : VIJAYAWADA- NAGARJUNA SAGAR (140 Kms)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Amaravait. Visit the Amaravati temple and the Stupa. Transfer to Nagarjuna Sagar. Visit the Ethipothala waterfalls and temples enroute. Visit Anupu archaeological site of ancient Buddhist monastery & amphi theatre. Boat ride to Nagarjunakonda to explore the ruins of ancient Buddhist university by the scholar Nagarjuna. Return to hotel for overnight.
DAY6 : NAGARJUNASAGAR- SRISAILAM (175 Kms)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Srisailam. Check into the hotel on arrival, freshen up and proceed for evening Darshan at the Mallikarjuna Jyoyhirlinga temple. One can also enjoy the boat ride and rope way at Srisailam. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7 : SRISAILAM-KURNOOL (250 Kms)
After breakfast transfer to Kurnool. Visit Jagajjanani, Anjaneya swami and Ramalayam temples in Nandyal. Mahanandi, is a village located east of the Nallamala Hills near Nandyal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is surrounded by forests. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as Nava nandulu. Mahanandi is one of the Nava Nandis. Proceed to Kurnool for overnight.
DAY 8 : KURNOOL- PUTTAPARTHY (320 Kms)
After breakfast transfer to PUTTAPARTHI, enroute visit the Veerabhdraswami temple at Lepakshi. Puttaparthi a small town of the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, has become a renowned pilgrim hub for being the holy abode of the spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba. Visit the sathya Sai Ashram, Chaitanya Jyothi Museum, Wish tree, Samadhi shrine and Planetarium. Overnight at Puttaparthi.
DAY 9 : PUTTAPARTHY- TIRUPATI (225 Kms)
After breakfast transfer to Tirupathi, enroute visit the chandragiri Fort. Check into the hotel in Tirupati for overnight.
DAY 10 : TIRUPATI
freshen up and proceed to Tirumala for the Balaji darshan, followed by Tirumala sightseeing covering Kapila Theertham, Akashaganga, Shilathoranam and Padmavati darshan. Sri Venkateswara Temple sits atop one of the the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills, attracting scores of Hindu pilgrims. Sri Venkateswara National Park, home to the temple, also contains the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park with lions and primates. Nearby, next to a waterfall and cave believed to be sacred, Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight at Tirupati.
DAY 11 : TIRUPATHI- SRI KALAHASTI- CHENNAI (140 Kms)
After breakfast proceed for Sri Kalahasti, The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva is of immense religious importance for Hindus and was constructed in the year 1516 by Krishnadevraya, a king of the Vijayanagara empire. The elaborate structure of the temple complex is a breathtaking view right from the entrance and has intricate carvings of numerous mythological illustrations that one can explore in the divine surroundings. It is often referred to as the Kailasa and Kashi of the south. The temple is famous for the Sani Dosha Puja performed daily. After this transfer to Chennai- sightseeing and Overnight at Chennai.
DAY 12 : CHENNAI- MAMALLAPURAM- CHENNAI (110 Kms)
After breakfast transfer to Mamallapuram, visit the shore temple, 5 Rathas (chariots), Arjuna’s penance and the butter ball. Mamallapuran is known for its stone sculptors which can be found all over the town. Overnight at Chennai.
DAY 13 : DEPARTURE
After breakfast check out from the hotel and airport transfers on time for your return flight.
END OF THE TOUR