On the solid pillars of natural resources, rich culture and history, Andhra Pradesh promulgate itself as an imposing tourist destination in India. The state is the responsible curator of some unique and some beautiful and lesser known destinations. Andhra’s varied cultural heritage is visible in its monuments like the Buddhist site at Nagarjunakonda and hilltop Hindu temple at Tirupati. The state has distinctive handicrafts and includes ikat textile, pearl jewellery and metal bidri work. Offering beaches along the Bay of Bengal, several picturesque temples and ancient caves is Vishakhapatnam, which is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state.
Orissa, the state having historical importance, is located on the east coast of India. The state with an area of 155,820 Sq Kms, is bordered on the north by Jharkhand, on the North East by West Bengal, on the south by Andhra Pradesh, on the west by Chhattisgarh and on the east by Bay of Bengal. Orissa has long coastline and is enriched in mineral wealth. The western and northern portions of the state, are occupied by the Eastern Ghats range and Chota Nagpur plateau. The fertile alluvial lands spread over the coastal plain and the valleys of the river Mahanadi, Brahmani and Baitarani.
Day 01 Arrive Hyderabad (By Flight)
Once you arrive in Hyderabad at the airport, meet our representative who helps you with an assisted transfer to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure, doing activities of your interest. Interact with the locals, explore the surroundings on foot, eat the world-famous Hyderabadi Biryani, visit the local markets and shop for antiques. Stay overnight.
Day 02 Hyderabad
After breakfast, city tour of Hyderabad starting with the Charminar Gate- Hyderabad’s biggest landmark with four ornate minarets held together by 4 massive arches. The monument was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah.
Later in the day, visit Salar Jung Museum- the third largest museum in the country and Mecca Mosque- one of the oldest as well as largest in the country. The evening is for attending Sound & Light show at the Golconda Fort. Stay overnight.
Day 03 Hyderabad – Warrangal (By Road) (150 Kms. / 3H appx.)
After breakfast, depart by road for Warangal. On the way, stop at the Carpet weaving center in Pembarthi Villageng. The next visit en-route is Kolanupaka Temple, a Jain religious site that is 2000 years old. On reaching Warangal, formerly known as Orugallu, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Stay overnight.
Day 04 Warrangal – Khammam (By Road) (120 Kms / 2H 40M appx.)
After breakfast, in the morning, you visit Ramappa Temple- an ancient temple, constructed during the 12th century at the time of Kakatiyas reign. The next visit is Thousand Pillared Temple- erected in 1163 AD by King Rudra Dev of Kakatiya dynasty.
Later explore the Warangal Fort- constructed during the 13th century and quite famous for its delicately carved arches and pillars. Continue to Khammam by road. On arrival, check into your pre-booked hotel. If time and energy permit, you can explore the surroundings on foot. Stay Overnight.
Day 05 Khammam – Vijayawada (By Road) (132 Kms. / 2H 55M appx.)
In the morning, visit the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple, located on the banks of river Godavari. This temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, was constructed during the 17th century. Later, begin driving to Vijayawada. Upon arrival, get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities such as interacting with the locals, exploring the surroundings on foot. Stay overnight.
Day 06 Vijayawada
The morning of day 6 is for a day trip to Kondapali Village. The inhabitants of this village are famous for making unique wooden toys from Tella Poniki wood that is found only in the hills of the region. These toys are later meticulously painted.
The next visit is Kanaka Durga Temple, an ancient temple located on the banks of river Krishna, dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The evening is for exploring the Undavalli Caves, carved out of solid sandstone in the 4th and 5th centuries A.D Stay overnight.
Day 07 Vijayawada – Kakinada (By Road) (222 Kms. / 4H 55M appx.)
After breakfast, hit the road to go to Kakinada. On the way, halt to explore a quaint French Church made during the 18th century and later visit a Serene Cemetery. The last en-route visit is Draksharamam Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple has various inscriptions carved on it related to the traditions of Chola and Chalukyan dynasties. On arrival in Kakinada, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel for an overnight stay. If time and energy permit, you can explore the surroundings on foot.
Day 08 Kakinada – Vishakapatnam (By Road) (152 Km / 3H 15M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Visakhapatnam. On the way, stop at Sankaram- an important site for Buddhist devotees. This place has 2 mesmerizing images of Lord Buddha and Stupas that can be dated back to the 1st century AD. You can also visit some nearby rock-cut temples.
Later, visit the Simhachalam Temple situated on a hilltop, this is a beautiful temple with 16 delicately carved pillars. On reaching Visakhapatnam, check-in your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 09 Vishakapatnam
After breakfast, full day city tour of Vishakaptnam.
Overnight in Vishakapatnam.
Day 10 Vishakapatnam – Gopalpur (By Road) (286 Kms. / 6H 10M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Gopalpur on Sea. On the way, halt at Arasavalli temple, an ancient temple of Suryanarayana Swamy. The idol of the deity in this temple has been made in such a manner that its feet are adorned with the first rays of the sun twice a year.
Later, continue driving passing through some of the most fertile land rice fields, banana and jackfruit plantations in abundance. On reaching Gopalpur on Sea, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel. If you want, you can explore the surroundings on foot or visit the beach as the day is at leisure. Stay overnight.
Day 11 Gopalpur – Udaygiri – Puri (By Road) (148 Kms. / 4H 20M appx.)
In the morning, after breakfast, begin driving towards Puri.
On the way visit Udagiri Caves.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, formerly called Kattaka Caves or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.
After arriving, check-in your hotel.
Post lunch, leave for sightseeing in Puri, Visit the well-known Jagannath Temple- dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Gundicha Mandir- called the Garden House of Jagannath and the nearby village of the artisans.
Stay overnight.
Day 12 Puri
After breakfast, full day enjoy leisure and beach in Puri.
Overnight in Puri.
Puri is a city and a Municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar.
Day 13 Puri –Konark–Ratnagiri –Lalitgiri– Bhubaneshwar (285 Km/ 6H 50M)
Today, post breakfast, begin driving towards Bhubaneshwar, en-route stop to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Konarak Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, constructed during the 13th century. The next visit is the Fisherman’s village, take a stroll around the village or observe the locals doing their daily chores.
Later, visit Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri sites.
Ratnagiri is the site of a ruined mahavihara, once the major Buddhist monastery in modern Odisha, India. It is located on a hill in between the Brahmani and Birupa rivers in Jajpur district.
Lalitagiri is a major Buddhist complex in the Indian state of Odisha comprising major stupas, ‘esoteric’ Buddha images, and monasteries, one of the oldest sites in the region. Together with the Ratnagiri and Udayagiri sites, Lalitagiri is part of Puspagiri University located on top of hills of the same names.
After, proceed to Bhubaneshwar.
On arrival, city tour of Bhubaneshwar.
Stay overnight.
Day 14 Depart Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
After breakfast, city tour of Kolkata.
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.
Later, transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.
| Place | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Hyderabad | 02 | Taj Banjara |
| Warrangal | 01 | Grand Gayathri |
| Khammam | 01 | Grand Gaayathri |
| Vijayawada | 02 | Novotel Vijayawada |
| Kakinda | 01 | Grand Kakinada by GRT |
| Vishakapatnam | 02 | Novotel Varun Beach |
| Gopalpur | 01 | Mayfair Palms Beach |
| Puri | 02 | Mayfair Heritage |
| Bhubaneshwar | 01 | Mayfair Lagoon |
– 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.
– Guided tours to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad.
– Visit Kolanupaka Temple, a 2000-yr Jain religious site
– Explore the ruins Warangal Fort in Warangal
– Visit to visit the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Khammam
– A day trip to Kondapali Village, well-known for its special wooden toys, near Vijayawada
– Guided tour of Undavalli Caves, Vijayawada
– Stop at Sankaram- an important site Buddhist, en-route Visakhapatnam
– Halt at Arasavalli temple, an ancient temple of Suryanarayana Swamy, on the way to Gopalpur on Sea
– Visit Jagannath Puri temple in Puri for Darshan
– Explore visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Konarak Sun Temple, en-route Bhubaneshwar
– A day trip to Buddhist sites of Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri
– Covering all major monuments and acitivties throughout the tour.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– 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.
– Guided tours to the Charminar and Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad.
– Visit Kolanupaka Temple, a 2000-yr Jain religious site
– Explore the ruins Warangal Fort in Warangal
– Visit to visit the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Khammam
– A day trip to Kondapali Village, well-known for its special wooden toys, near Vijayawada
– Guided tour of Undavalli Caves, Vijayawada
– Stop at Sankaram- an important site Buddhist, en-route Visakhapatnam
– Halt at Arasavalli temple, an ancient temple of Suryanarayana Swamy, on the way to Gopalpur on Sea
– Visit Jagannath Puri temple in Puri for Darshan
– Explore visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Konarak Sun Temple, en-route Bhubaneshwar
– A day trip to Buddhist sites of Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri
– 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.