Temple Tour

Hyderabad - Warangal - Vijayawada - Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam - Kurnool - Puttaparthy - Tirupathi - Chennai

Duration

13 Days

Group Size

30 persons

Location

Hyderabad

Overview

The Temple Tour takes you on a spiritual and cultural journey through South India, exploring ancient temples, architectural marvels, and vibrant villages. Starting in Hyderabad, you'll visit iconic landmarks such as the Qutub Shahi Tombs, Golconda Fort, and the Salar Jung Museum, followed by an excursion to Pembarti Village and the 2000-year-old Jain Temple at Kolanupaka. Moving on to Warangal, you'll explore the 1000 Pillar Temple and Ramappa Temple before heading to Vijayawada, where you'll visit Kondapali Village, Kanaka Durga Temple, and the Undavalli Caves. The tour continues to Nagarjuna Sagar, with visits to Nagarjuna Konda and Anupu, and then to Srisailam to explore the Mallikarjuna Temple, a revered Jyotir Lingam shrine. In Kurnool, you'll visit the 7th-century Chalukyan Nava Bramha temples before proceeding to Puttaparthy to explore the ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Finally, you'll visit the famous temples of Tirupathi, including the Govindaraju, Padmavati, and Lord Venkateswara temples, before concluding the tour with a transfer to Chennai. This 13-day journey offers a deep dive into the spiritual heart of South India, combining sacred sites, ancient architecture, and rich cultural experiences.

Included/Excluded

Meeting and assistance on arrival.

Hotel accommodation on double/triple sharing (as per the booking) in the hotels mentioned or similar as per the availability

Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast in hotel.

Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by the chauffeur driven vehicle and for the duration of the services as per the itinerary

All transfers & sightseeing by AC Etios/Swift Dzire or similar for 2-3 adult pax & AC Tavera/Innova/Xylo or similar for 4-7 adult pax.

Toll tax, parking, driver allowance and interstate taxes of the transport

All Applicable Taxes of Hotel

Air fare / train fare

Coolie / porter charges, Camera charges, Donations at temples.

Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.

Any meals other than those specified in Tour Cost Includes’

Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.

Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’

GST 5% on total invoice

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Hyderabad

On arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport/railway station. Our Ghumney representative will meet to welcome and escort you and straight transfer to Hotel. On arrival check-in at Hotel. After taking a little rest, if time permits, explore the nearby attractions. You may enjoy gradual walks down the streets, communicate with the locals or enjoy street food. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Hyderabad

In the morning, after breakfast, get ready to visit some of the architectural heritage sites of Hyderabad. Enjoy guided tour to the royal Tombs of the Qutab Shahi Kings and the magnificent Golkonda Fort. Thereafter, visit Nizams Museums, Birla Temple, etc. Evening is free to be spent at leisure. You may explore the local markets and buy artifacts as souvenirs. Later return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 : Hyderabad

Early morning, after breakfast, get ready to explore other tourist attractions. Visit the biggest ‘One Man Collection’ - Salarjung Museum. Here, at this national museum, you may find paintings, ceramics, sculptures, metallic artifacts, carvings, manuscripts, clocks, carpets, and textiles. Additionally, a huge collection of furniture from Persia, Japan, Europe, Burma, North America, China, Egypt, and Nepal, are pleasurable to watch. Later, you may proceed to the second biggest Mosque of India, Charminar, also popular as The Arc de Triomphe of the east. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 : Hyderabad - Warangal (150kms / 3 hrs)

Post breakfast, drive to Warangal. En route, visit Pembarti Village for its Brass making, the carpet weaving center and Kulpakji (Kolanupaka) for the 2000 years Jain Temple. On your arrival at hotel in Warangal, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. You may use the remaining hours of the day to explore the nearby attractions. Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 5 : Warangal - Vijayawada (250 kms / 5 hrs)

Early in the morning, after breakfast, visit the 1000 Pillar Temple, Ramappa Temple. In this temple, there are sculpted figures drawn on the wall panels, ceiling and pillars, all inspired from Hindu mythology. Also visit various mud-brick forts that today are in ruins. Thereafter, drive to Vijayawada. On your arrival at Vijayawada hotel, check in and halt for an overnight stay.

Day 6 : Vijayawada

In the morning, after breakfast, enjoy guided tour to Kondapali Village and explore the unique wooden Toys. Thereafter, visit Kanaka Durga Temple. Here, at this ancient living temple, you may find inscriptions of different dynasties. Later in the afternoon, visit a finest testimonial of ancient Vishwakarma Sthapathis, Undavalli Caves. After a full day excursion, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7 : Vijayawada - Nagarjuna Sagar (170kms / 3.5 hrs)-

Post breakfast, drive to Nagarjuna Sagar. On your arrival at hotel in Nagarjuna Sagar, check in and take a little rest. Later, in the afternoon, visit the Nagarjuna Konda and Anupu - the Amphitheatre. Also pay a visit to various other Buddhist remains in the area. Return to your hotel for dinner and halt for an overnight stay.

Day 8 : Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam (180kms / 4 hrs)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Srisailam. Reach your hotel, check in and take a little rest. Later in the evening, visit Mallikarjuna Temple. This is one of the twelve Jyotir Lingam temples of India. This temple is nestled in the Jungles of Nallamala. After excursion, return to your hotel. If time permits, you may also take gradual walks down the streets and communicate with the locals. Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 9 : Srisailam - Kurnool (180kms / 4 hrs)

In the morning, after breakfast, drive to Kurnool. Reach your hotel, check in and take a little rest. Later in the afternoon visit the magnificent 7th century Chalukyan Nava Bramha temples. Later proceed to the wonderful museum at Alampur. Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 10 : Kurnool - Puttaparthy (240 kms / 5 hrs)

Early morning, after breakfast, drive to Puttaparthy (Puttaparthi). Check in at your hotel in Puttaparthy. Freshen up and take a little rest. Later in the afternoon, visit Vijayanagar temple and the great Nandi at Lepakshi. Also visit the impressive Fort ruins at Penugonda. Return to your hotel and if time permits, communicate with the locals. Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 11 : Puttarpathy

This day is fully dedicated for excursion to Puttaparthy Prasanthi Nilayam. This is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The ashram was established 40 years ago. Here you may attend the early morning prayers and later explore the attractions of the ashram. You may also attend evening prayers. Later return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 12 : Puttaparthy - Tirupathi (or Tirupati)

Early morning, get ready for a full day excursion to Tirupathi (Tirupati). Visit the Govindaraju temple, Padmavati temple and Lord Venkateswara temples. Thereafter, reach to your hotel, check in and take a little rest. You may also use the remaining hours taking gradual walks down the streets and visiting nearby attractions. Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 13 : Tirupathi - Chennai (175 kms / 4 hrs)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

End of Our Services ( Check-in/ Check-out time is 1200 Hrs. at all hotels )

Travel Category

Cultural Tour

Family Holiday

Religious Tours

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FAQs

No, Rates are not valid in any Festival Date.

As per the Government directive, all Indian citizens can produce any govt. approved photo identity such as Driving License/Pan Card/Voter ID card/Passport at the point of check-in at the hotel. Tourist himself is responsible for carrying, shifting and taking care of their own luggage
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and valid for Indian National.
Rooms are subject to availability at the time of receiving firm booking.
In case of non-availability of the mentioned hotels, similar kind/quality of hotels will be provided. Although we try our best to maintain same price alternate accommodation or transport however it may change for the reasons beyond our control or due to non-availability of the same. Incase of any supplement applicable due to hotel or transport change the same will be paid by the guest travelling and is an extra cost to be payable by the guest.