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Suggested Temple Tours

Hyderabad -  Basara Hyderabad - Tirupati
Hyderabad - Srisailam Hyderabad - Mantralayam
Hyderabad - Dwaraka Tirumala Hyderabad - Shirdi

  Tirupati Temple Circuit
  Badrachalam & Parnashala
  Saivite Temple Circuit
                
Srisailam
                
Mahanandi
                
Ahobilam
                
Yaganti
  Puttaparthi Temple Circuit
 
Basara Temple Circuit
  Keesaragutta




Tirupati Temple Circuit

Tirumala Devasthanam or the Abode of the Lord Venkateshwara, located in Tirupati at a distance of 562km from Hyderabad. It is undoubtedly India's most visited Holy Site.

Srikalahasti is temple of Lord Siva in the form of a 'Vayulinga' lies 36km from Tirupati.

Kanipakam is a 11th century Vinayaka temple, The peculiarity is that the idol seems to be growing in size.

One can also visit the following exciting places around Tirupati:

Mamandur for a jungle experience, (040 - 2329 8456 / 57)
Horsely Hills a scenic hill station, (08571 - 279 323)
Talakonda waterfalls a picturesque picnic spot, (08584 - 272 425).


Accommodation available at Tirupati

Hotel Srinivasam

Hotel Srinivasam Rates
 A/C Rooms (8) Rs. 900
Non A/C Rooms (120) Rs. 450
Suites (12) Rs. 1100

Conducted Tours to Tirupati Temple Circuit
Tours start from IRO, Yatrinivas, Secunderabad.

Hyderabad - Tirupati - Tirumala - Hyderabad (Sunday to Thursday 3 Day Tour) by A/C Volvo Coach with Cellar Darshan
Time
Departure: 8:00am
Arrival: 6:00am (3rd Day)
Fare
Adult: Rs. 1650/-
Child : Rs. 1320/-
Hyderabad - Tirupati - Tirumala - Hyderabad (Every Friday 4 Day Tour) by A/C Volvo Coach includes accommodation for one day at Tirupati with Sudharshan Token. Local Tours by Non A/C Coach.
Time
Departure: 6:00pm
Arrival: 6:00am (4th Day)
Fare
Adult: Rs. 2000/-
Child : Rs. 1600/-
Also available tours from Tirupati  Contact - 0877 2289 129

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Kuppam                                 : 08570 257 267
Haritha Hotel Srinivasam                             : 0877 2289 123
Central Reservation Office Tirupati             
  : 0877 2289 126 / 129
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad            : 040 2329 8456 / 8457



Badrachalam & Parnashala

Temple of Sitaramachandra Swamy in Badrachalam  is a famous temple town in South India. Located on the banks of River Godavari, about 290 kms from Hyderabad.

Parnashala is a village situated 32 km from Badrachalam, legend says that Lord Ram spent some of the 14 years of exile here.

Kunavaram to Perantellapally River Cruise is an added attraction for the Pilgrim Tourist. 

Take a cruise along River Godavari and see the spectacular Papikandalu Hill's with overnight stay in tents by the river beds.
Contact: 0866 257 1393

Accommodation available at Badrachalam

Haritha Hotel

Haritha Hotel Rates
 A/C Suite Rooms (02) Rs. 1650/-
 A/C Rooms (28) Rs. 1200/-
 Non A/C Rooms (25) Rs. 800/-
 Dormitory per bed Rs. 150/-
 Banquet Hall Rs. 2500/-
 Kalyanamandapam Rs. 7500/-

Conducted Tours from Badrachalam
Tours start from IRO, Yatrinivas, Secunderabad.

Hyderabad - Badrachalam - Hyderabad 
Daily from BHEL via Ameerpet, Lakdikapul, Dilsukhnagar
Time
Departure: 8:00pm 
Arrival: 6:00am
Fare
Adult: Rs. 225/-
Child: Rs. 180/-
One Way Fare Only

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Bhadrachalam                    : 08743 231 481
Divisional Office Nagarjuna Sagar             : 08680  277 364 / 361
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad       : 040 2329 8456/8457



Saivite Temple Circuit

Srisailam
Mahanandi
Ahobilam
Yaganti

Srisailam

Located 220km from Hyderabad, Srisailam apart from having the privilege of being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, it also claim to significant references, in many ancient texts beginning from Vyasa's epic Mahabharata.

Accommodation available at Srisailam

APTDC Haritha Hotel

APTDC Haritha Hotel Rates
 A/C Rooms (35) Rs. 1200/-
 Dormitory per bed (10) Rs. 100/-

Conducted Tours from Srisailam
Tours start from IRO, Yatrinivas, Secunderabad.

Hyderabad - Srisailam - Hyderabad
Daily two day tour - Includes Accommodation for one day, Night halt at Srisailam 
Time
Departure: 9:30am 
Arrival: 8:00pm (on second day)
Fare
Adult:
Rs. 700/-
Child:  Rs. 650/-

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Srisailam                      : 08524 311 / 287 411
Divisional Office Nagarjuna Sagar        : 08680  277 364 / 361
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad  : 040 2329 8456/8457


Mahanandi

Located 80km from Kurnool nestled serenely amidst the Nallamalai forest is the temple of Mahanandiswara Swamy in the form of a linga. Mahanandi is one of the Nava Nanadis in the country.

Accommodation available at Mahanandi

APTDC Haritha Hotel 

Accommodation Type Rates
A/c Rooms (2) Rs. 900
Non A/c Rooms (3) Rs. 600

Accessibility

Nearest Railway Station is 15km from Nandyal. The city headquarters, Kurnool is just 80kms away. Regular buses ply on this route making travel easy for the visitors.

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Mahanandi                     : 08514 284 586
Reservation Office Kurnool                  : 08518 270 104
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad   : 040 2329 8456/8457


Ahobilam

Located 160kms from Kurnool Lord Narasimha  Swamy temple has special significance. It is only here all 9 forms of Nava Narasimhas are worshipped.

Accommodation available at Ahobilam

APTDC Haritha Hotel 

Accommodation Type Rates
A/c Rooms (4) Rs. 800
Non A/c Rooms (4) Rs. 500
Accessibility
Getting to Ahobilam is convenient it is well connected by road, rail & bus.

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Ahobilam                       : 08519 252 060
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad   : 040 2329 8456/8457


Yaganti


Located 60kms from Kurnool town, Yaganti is situated amidst picturesque natural scenery with caves and waterfalls. Home to temple of Umamaheshwara popularity known as Yagantiswami.


APTDC Haritha Hotel Kurnool

Accommodation Type Rates
A/c Rooms (4) Rs. 1200
A/c Suite (12) Rs. 1500
Non A/c Rooms (06) Rs. 800
Dormitory per bed Rs. 100

Conducted Tours from Talakona

Belum Caves Tour (on demand) -  1 day Tour 
Time
Departure: 6:30am 
Arrival: 7:30pm 
Fare
Adult:
Rs. 210/-
Child:  Rs. 168/-
Kurnool Shirdi Tour (on demand) -  Every Wednesday - 4 day Tour 
Time
Departure: 10:00am 
Arrival: 10:00am
Fare
Adult:
Rs. 1800/-
Child:  Rs. 1440/-


For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Kurnool                         : 08518 253 655 / 252210
Reservation Office Kurnool                  : 08518 270 104
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad   : 040 2329 8456/8457


 
Puttaparthi Temple Circuit

Puttaparthi in Anantapur is the abode of Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba. His popularity transformed a nondescript village into a international center for learning. There is a airstrip for flights which makes it convenient for the traveler. Puttaparthi is located 400 km from Hyderabad and 240 km from Bangalore.

Timmamma Marrimanu, is the largest Banyan tree in the world located 25 kn from Ananthagiri District, it is 570 years old and spreads over 5.2 acres. Temple towm of tirupati is 250 km from Ananthagiri District.

Vemana Memorial Park is the ongoing project of APTDC in the Cuddapah District 400 km from Hyderabad and 135 km from Ananthagiri District. Memorial park will consist of Samadhi pf the great poet, a restaurant, offices and landscaped gardens.

APTDC Haritha Sai Armam Hotel

Accommodation Type Rates
A/C Rooms Deluxe (02) Rs. 1200
A/C Rooms Deluxe (04) Rs. 1100
Non A/C Deluxe (06) Rs. 800

Accessibility:

Puttaparthi is well connected by road, air and rail services. The nearest station is at Dharmavaram 30 km, also the district Headquarters of Ananthapur is 120 km from Prashanti Nilayam.

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Basar                               : 08752 243691
Divisional Office in Hyderabad                     : 040 2345 0193 
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad       : 040 2329 8456 / 8457



Basara Temple Circuit

Basara is situated 60 km from Hyderabad. The Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple sits majestically atop the Raigiri Hills. This temple is one of the famous Sarawati Temples in India, the other being in Kashmir. Dichpally Ramalayam in Nizamabad District is situated about 150 km from Hyderabad.

Kuntala Waterfalls situated in Adilabad district about 350 km from Hyderabad if the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh. A great picnic spot surrounded with rich flora and fauna.

APTDC Haritha Hotel Basar

Accommodation Type Rates
A/C Double Room (09) Rs. 1200
A/C 4 Bedded Double Room (01) Rs. 1200
Non A/C Double Room (05) Rs. 650
A/C 4 Bedded Double Room (01) Rs. 800
Dormitory per Bed (10) Rs. 100
A/C Room (35) Rs. 1200

Conducted Tours to Basar Temple Circuit
Tours start from CRO, Hyderabad

Hyderabad - Basar - Hyderabad (2 day Tour)
Places covered: Dichpally Ramalayam, Alisagar at Thanakalan, Lakshminarasimha Swamy Temple, Basar (night halt), Raghunathalayam Quila (Nizamabad), Kalabairavi Swamy Temple near Kamareddy (Twin sharing Accommodation)
Time
Departure: 12:00pm
Arrival: 6:00pm (2nd day)
Fare
Adult: Rs. 700/-
Child : Rs. 560/-

For Enquiry Contact:
Haritha Hotel Basar                             : 08752 243691
Divisional Office in Hyderabad                : 040 2345 0193 
Central Reservation Office Hyderabad     : 040 2329 8456 / 8457