Andhra Pradesh is counted as one of the frontrunners in the field of diversified tourist destinations in India. Classified as verdant valleys, hills, serene lakes, meadows, exotic beaches, national parks, breathtaking hill stations; the state has a bountiful of natural attractions. However, if you look through its other delights, majestic palaces, memorials, monuments and tombs are most likely to catch your interest.
Encapsulating a delightful mix of both the natural and artificial attractions, Andhra Pradesh tour packages provides an excellent opportunity to explore the vibrancy, culture and natural beauty of the state.
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.
Day 03 Hyderabad – Raichur (By Road) (208 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Raichur.
On arrival, proceed to Shree Vyankateshwar Temple, Raghvendra Swami Mantralay, Sai temple, Raichur Fort.
Overnight in Raichur.
Day 04 Raichur – Kuravpur – Raichur (By Road)
Proceed to Kuravpur Krishna river by a small elliptical boat (Putti or Theppa) to reach island. Visit holy Sripada Vallabha Paduka Mandir one of the ancient Temple and God Datta his TAPSYA BHUMI Shreepad Vallabh lived for 14 years in this area. Later Visit 1000 years old Banyan tree.
Evening return back to Raichur
Day 05 Raichur – Srisailam (By Road) (278 Kms. / 6H 50M appx.)
Early morning, proceed to Srisailam.
Srisailam is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of Lord Shiva in India, and it’s one of tSrisailam is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of Lord Shiva in India, and it’s one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Srisailam, also known as Sriparvata is situated in the Rishabgiri Hills on the banks of River Krishna in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Also Visit Bhramaramba Devi Temple One of the fifty two Shakti Peethas.
Later Proceed to visit Sakshi ganesh, Paladhara-panchdhara, Haatkeshwar temple, Shikhreshwara, PataalGanga.he twelve Jyotirlingas. Srisailam, also known as Sriparvata is situated in the Rishabgiri Hills on the banks of River Krishna in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Also Visit Bhramaramba Devi Temple One of the fifty-two Shakti Peethas.
Day 06 Srisailam – Nagarjuna (By Road) (184 Km/ 4H 40M)
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 – Vijayawada (By Road) (254 Kms. / 5H 30M appx.)
In the Morning a Enjoy a Boat ride to Nagarjunakonda one of the India’s richest buddhist sites.
Return back to Nagarjuna Sagar.
Later, proceed to Vijaywada.
Visit magnificent rock-cut architecture Undavalli Caves also known as monolithic rock cut cave.
Evening free time for relaxation.
Day 08 Vijayawada – Pithapuram – Kakinada (By Road) (232 Km/ 5H 42M)
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 09 Kakinada
Day 10 Kakinada
Beach Relax.
Overnight in Kakinada.
Day 11 Kakinada – Vishakapatnam (By Road) (154 Kms. / 3H 10M 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 12 Vishakapatnam – Araku Valley (By Road) (115 Kms. / 3H 15M)
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 13 Araku Valley – Vishakapatnam (By Road) (115 Kms./ 3H 15M 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 14 Depart Vishakapatnam (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Vishakapatnam airport for flight to onward destination.
City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
Hyderabad | 02 | Taj Banjara |
Raichur | 02 | Hotel Nrupatunga |
Srisailam | 01 | AP Tourism Haritha |
Nagarjuna | 01 | AP Tourism Haritha |
Vijayawada | 01 | Novotel Vijayawada |
Kakinda | 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.
– 13 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.
– Guided tour to Kondapali Village, Kanaka Durga Temple and Undavalli Caves, Vijayawada.
– Visit the Nagarjuna Konda and Anupu, Nagarjuna Sagar.
– Excursion to Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam.
– 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.