The Coast of Andhra Pradesh For 10D and 9N

Overview

Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state, boasts numerous attractions that cater to the diverse tastes of tourists. It is home to magnificent temples, beautiful beaches, and much more. A tour of this magnificent state allows tourists to explore ancient temples that are known for their pleasant serenity and spirituality. The coastal areas of this state are also not exceptions.

This itinerary spans over 9 nights and 10 days, offering tourists a comprehensive tour of Coastal Andhra Pradesh. The tour begins in Vijayawada. This journey offers the opportunity to explore several spectacular temples, including the Penugonda Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, Ryali Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple, and Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swamy Temple. Some other notable highlights of the trip include the enjoyable Bhadrachalam boating experience, a visit to Dwaraka Tirumala, exploring the temples of Srikakulam, and taking in the sights of Vizag during a local sightseeing tour, among others. This tour offers a thoughtfully planned itinerary for exploring the coastal tourist attractions of Andhra Pradesh in a pleasant and thorough manner.

Trip Highlights

Visit the Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple, which is recognised as one of the eight self-manifested Vaishnava Kshetras.
Explore the West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Witness the Visakhapatnam's RamaKrishna Beach Submarine Museum.
Visit the Penugonda Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, which holds great significance as the birthplace of Vasavi Matha.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival at Vijayawada

Upon your arrival at Vijayawada Airport or Railway station, you will be greeted by our tour representative. They will be there to welcome you and assist you in transferring to your pre-booked hotel in Vijayawada. Please proceed to the hotel's front desk to check in and enjoy a delightful and rejuvenating overnight stay.

Day 2: Vijayawada Tour

After breakfast in the morning, we will depart for a local sightseeing tour of Vijayawada. During our day tour, we will have the opportunity to visit the Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple. The temple is situated on a hill and is recognised as one of the eight self-manifested Vaishnava Kshetras. After we finish exploring this stunning temple, we will make our way to the Undavalli Caves, which are renowned for their impressive Indian rock-cut architecture. These caves were constructed during the 4th to 5th centuries A.D. on a hillside in Undavalli, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

They are made entirely of solid sandstone. Afterwards, we will cross the Prakasam Barrage, a long stretch across the Krishna River that connects the Guntur and Krishna districts. Following that, we will visit Bhavani Island. The island is situated in the Krishna River in Vijayawada. It is located upstream of the Prakasam Barrage and is known as one of the largest river islands, covering an area of 133 acres. Later in the evening, we plan to visit the Durga Temple, situated at Indrakeeladri. Experience the pleasure of an overnight stay at our hotel in Vijayawada.

Day 3: Vijayawada – Rajahmundry

After breakfast this morning, we will be checking out from our hotel in Vijayawada and embarking on a drive to Rajahmundry. During our journey, we will have the opportunity to visit the Penugonda Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, which holds great significance as the birthplace of Vasavi Matha. The temple is dedicated to three deities: Sri Nagar Eswara Swamy, Mahishasuramardini, and Mother Kanyakaparameswari. Afterwards, we will visit the Ryali Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple, which houses a shrine dedicated to Sri Jagan Mohini Keshava Swamy. This shrine is particularly remarkable as it is carved out of a single stone known as Salagrama Ekashila, measuring 5 feet in height and 3 feet in width. The idol in the temple appears to depict Sri Vishnu from the front side and Mohini from the rear side.

Next, we will proceed to the Draksharamam Bhimeswara Swamy Temple. This temple is one of the five powerful temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is collectively known as the Pancharama Kshetras. Later in the evening, we will reach our final destination for the day, which is Rajahmundry. Upon arrival, please proceed to the hotel where you have already made a reservation. Check-in at the front desk and enjoy a pleasant and comfortable overnight stay.

Day 4: Rajahmundry – Bhadrachalam boating

Today, we will begin our day by waking up a little earlier in the morning. After that, we will proceed to check out from the hotel in Rajahmundry. Our next destination is Polavaram Revu, Pattiseema Revu, or Purushothapatnam Revu, which is approximately 35 km away. Once we arrive, we will board the boat at this location and enjoy breakfast on board. Afterwards, we will embark on a boat journey and make our way towards Bhadrachalam.

During our journey, we will have the opportunity to visit several destinations, including Posamma Gandi, Polavaram, Devipatnam, Papi Hills (also known as Papi Kondalu), and Perantapalli Village. Afterwards, you can enjoy a vegetarian lunch on the boat. Afterwards, we will take a small boat from Perantapalli to either Koida or Pochavaram. We will drive from either Koida or Pochavaram to Bhadrachalam, which is approximately 85 km away. Upon arrival, please proceed to the pre-booked hotel and complete the check-in process. You will then be able to enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Bhadrachalam – Dwaraka Tirumala – Rajahmundry (230 km)

Today, we will again get up a little early and go to the Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple, which is a well-known Lord Rama temple. We will also go to the village of Parnasala, which is about 40 km away and is in the Dummugudem mandal of the Khammam district in the Indian state of Telangana. After that, we'll go back to Bhadrachalam, check out of our hotel, and drive to Dwaraka Tirumala. We will stop at the Maddi Anjaneya Swamy Temple on the way. One of the most well-known temples of Lord Hanuman is in Guruvai Gudem, which is in the West Godavari district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. We will also go to the Lord Venkateswara Temple. It is a famous Vaishnavite temple in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in the district of Chittoor in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Lord Venkateswara is a live form of Vishnu, and the Temple is his home.

Day 6: Rajahmundry - Annavaram - Vizag (200 km)

We shall do Vratham at Satyanarayana Swamy Temple. Located on Ratnagiri hill. We then proceeded to Vizag. Check into the pre-booked accommodation and relax. We'll tour Vizag in the evening. Kailasagiri, a Visakhapatnam hilltop park overlooking beaches and woods, will be part of our sightseeing excursion. We will also visit Visakhapatnam's RamaKrishna Beach Submarine Museum. The first submarine in Asia and the second in the world to connect to a museum. We then traveled to RK Beach. Visakhapatnam's Rama Krishna Mission Beach is a popular beach park. Its name comes from the Ramakrishna Mission ashrama across Beach Road from the park. After some quality time here, we'll head to the hotel for an overnight stay in Visakhapatnam.

Day 7: Vizag-Araku-Vizag

We will leave Vizag for Araku Valley in the morning after eating. On the way, we will stop at Borra Caves, which are also called Borra Guhalu in Telugu. At a height of about 2,313.0 ft, the caves are one of the biggest in the country. It has a wide range of speleothems of different sizes and shapes, like stalactites and stalagmites that aren't round. After seeing the beautiful Borra caves, we'll keep driving to the Araku Valley and look around there. After that, we'll drive back to Visakhapatnam, also called Vizag, where we'll spend the night in comfort.

Day 8: Srikakulam Tour (about 300 km return)

After breakfast in the morning, we'll take a day trip to Srikakulam. Here, we'll go to the Sun Temple at Arasavalli, which is a place of worship for the Hindu sun god Surya. We will also go to the Srikurmam Temple. This temple is for Sri Kurmanatha, the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who took the form of a tortoise. We will also go to the Lord Shiva temple of Srimukha Lingeshwara Temple. After that, we'll go back to our hotel in Vizag for the night.

Day 9: Vizag local sightseeing

This morning, after breakfast, we will go to the Simhachalam Narasimha Swamy Temple, which is on top of a hill. We will also go to the Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex, which is one of Vizag's most popular tourist destinations. Its name comes from the Telugu words "Thotti", which means "well," and "Konda", which means "mountains." The building has more than 12 wells that Buddhist monks use to store water to drink. Later in the evening, we'll be taken to the airport or train station, depending on what we choose when we book the plane, so we can catch a flight or train to Vizag. When you get there, check-in at the already-booked hotel and spend the night in comfort.

Day 10: Departure

On the last day of our tour, we will have breakfast in the morning and, afterwards, get a direct transfer to the airport or railway station to board a train or flight for onward destination.

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The Coast of Andhra Pradesh For 10D and 9N

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