From the unspoilt beaches of Vishakhapatnam to the green paddy fields of Nellore district and from the Pulasa Fish of Rajahmundry to the spiritual centre like Puttaparthi, everything in the state of Andhra Pradesh is distinct and alluring.
As a tourist, one may want to explore places with rich history; high spiritual definition; profuse natural splendors and remarkable culture and trust us Andhra Pradesh offer just that! The land of Nizams, Pearls Kalamkari, Kondapalli Toys, Scrumptious Food and Amiable People, Andhra Pradesh is certainly a destination that needs to be explored on India tour. Here are some of the best places to visit in Andhra Pradesh for you:
Day 01 Arrive Hyderabad (By Flight)
On your arrival at the Hyderabad Airport, get welcomed and assisted by the representative and transferred to your hotel.
Check in and freshen up. 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 02 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 Qutb Shahi Kings and the magnificent Golkonda Fort. Thereafter, visit Nizams Museums, Birla Temple, etc.
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.
Later return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 03 Hyderabad – Ramoji FC (By Road) (35 Kms. / 1H 10M)
This day is quite exciting and fun filled. Proceed to Ramoji Film City and explore the place with the tour guide.
Ramoji is one of the largest integrated film studios (certified by Guinness book of World records) which offer spectacular locations, games, rides, shows and other unlimited fun. There are number of films directed here in different languages; whether Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali.
Packed with all natural and artificial entertainment options including picturesque landscapes, film-sets, amusement parks, statues, lamps, miniatures and hotels; Ramoji is truly a wonderland.
Day 04 Ramoji FC – Warrangal (By Road 152 Kms. / 3H 10M appx.)
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 05 Warrangal
After breakfast, visit Shri Bhadrakali temple, Khush Mahal – A Masterpiece of Architecture of the era that is attributed to the Tughluqs who ruled Delhi.Later Light and sound show at Warangal Fort.
The fort has four ornamental gates The Kakatiyan arch has been adopted and officially incorporated into the Emblem of Telangana.
Overnight in Warrangal.
Day 06 Warrangal – Nagarjuna (By Road) (205 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
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 07 Nagarjuna – Vijaywada (By Road) (187 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
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 08 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 09 Vijayawada – Pithapuram – Kakinada (By Road) (232 Kms. / 5H 20M appx.)
Today visit Kanaka Durga Temple This is the place where Arjuna obtained the Pashupatha astra after his great penance for Lord Shiva. Later proceed to Pithapuram considered one of the first complete avatars (incarnations) of the deity Dattaatreya in Kali Yuga.
Visit ancient temple of Lord Shiva Sri Kukkuteswara Swamy Temple. Later visit Sripad Srivallabh Mandir (Swayambhu) Datta Darbar, Sripad Srivallabh Mahasanthan, Anagha Datta Kshetram, Visit Shree Satyanarayan mandir.
Later, drive to Kakinada.
Overnight in Kakinada.
Day 10 Kakinada
Day 11 Kakinada
Beach Relax.
Overnight in Kakinada.
Day 12 Kakinada – Vishakapatnam (By Road) (152 Kms. / 3H 15M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Vishakapatnam.
On arrival, city tour of Vishakapatnam.
Overnight in Vishakapatnam.
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It’s known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
Day 13 Vishakapatnam – Araku Valley (By Road) (115 Kms. / 3H 20M appx.)
After breakfast in the morning, we will leave from Vizag to Araku Valley.
On the way, we will be visiting Borra Caves also named as Borra Guhalu in Telugu language. The caves are one of the largest in the country located at a height of about 2,313.0 ft. It distinctly exhibits a wide range of speleothems ranging in size and irregularly shaped stalactites and stalagmites. After exploring the beautiful Borra caves, we will continue our drive to Araku Valley and explores its beautiful surroundings.
On arrival, visit Araku Valley.
Overnight in Araku Valley.
Day 14 Araku Valley – Vishakapatnam (By Road) (115 Kms. / 3H 20M appx.)
After breakfast, drive back to Visakhapatnam or Vizag.
City tour of Vizag.
we will visit Simhachalam Narasimha Swamy Temple, a temple located at the top of the hill. Further, we will visit Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex, one of the important tourist spot of Vizag. It got its name from the Telugu word “Thotti” which in means well and “Konda” which stands for mountains. The complex has over 12 wells that are used by Buddhist monks for storing drinking water.
Day 15 Depart Vishakapatnam (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Hyderabad International airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Hyderabad | 02 | Taj Banjara |
| Ramoji FC | 01 | Sitara Luxury Hotel |
| Warrangal | 02 | Grand Gayathri |
| Nagarjuna | 01 | AP Tourism Haritha |
| Vijaywada | 02 | Novotel Vijayawada |
| Kakinada | 03 | Grand Kakinada by GRT |
| Vishakapatnam | 01 | Novotel Varun Beach |
| Araku Valley | 01 | AP Tourism Haritha Valley |
| Vishakapatnam | 01 | Novotel Varun Beach |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 14 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– Sightseeing in Hyderabad.
– Visit Pembarti Village and Kulpakji (Kolanupaka), Warangal.
– Guided tour to Kondapali Village, Kanaka Durga Temple and Undavalli Caves, Vijayawada.
– Visit the Nagarjuna Konda and Anupu, Nagarjuna Sagar.
– Covering all major monuments and acitivties throughout the tour.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.