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Sathya Sai Baba with Andhra Pradesh


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Puttaparthy Prasanthi nilayam, Abode of highest Peace, the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, is in the southwestern corner of Andhra Pradesh at Puttaparthy. Sai baba has a huge following in India and around the globe. He set up this Ashram 40 years ago. He spent most of his years here but some time at the White fields Ashram near Bangalore in Tamil nadu in the hot season. Visitors are allowed to see the divine supreme Shri Sathya Sai Baba from morning 6:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. and they can witness the prayer with Sai Baba from 9:30 A.M. to 10;30 A.M. And, Bhajans start at 5:30 P.M. till 7:00 P.M.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Hyderabad

 
Arrive Hyderabad.
Private Car Service

On arrival at Hyderabad international airport, you will meet and be assisted by our representative and you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.

Hyderabad Private Car Service picture

Day 2 - Hyderabad

 
Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel. Then proceed for a guided visit to the majestic Golkonda Fort & the royal Tombs Of the Qutb Shahi Kings. Visit to the Birla temple , Nizams Museums etc.

Hyderabad Sightseeing picture
Sightseeing

Evening free at leisure to explore the 'city of Nawabs' at own pace.

Hotel

Overnight at hotel.


Day 3 - Hyderabad

 
Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel, followed by a guided visit to the biggest One Man Collection - Salarjung Museum, The Arc de Triomphe of the east, Charminar, and the second biggest Mosque of India.

Hyderabad Sightseeing picture

Day 4 - Warangal

 
Hyderabad - Warangal (150kms / 3 hrs).
Sightseeing

After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart to Warangal and enroute you will visit the carpet weaving center, Pembarthi Village, which is famous for its brass making, and Kolanpark, which has a 2000 year old Jain Temple.

Warangal Sightseeing picture
Hotel

Overnight in Warangal hotel.


Day 5 - Vijayawada

 
Warangal - Vijaywada (250 kms / 5 hrs).
Sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a visit to the Ramappa Temple, the 1000 Pillar Temple, and the magnificent Fort Ruines.

Vijayawada Sightseeing picture
Private Car Service

Depart to Vijayawada.

Hotel

On arrival, check-in to Vijayawada hotel for overnight stay.


Day 6 - Vijayawada

 
Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel, followed by a guided excursion to Kondapali Village to see the unique wooden Toys.

Vijayawada Sightseeing picture
Historical and Educational Tours

Later visit Kanaka Durga Temple, an ancient Living Temple.

Sightseeing

Afternoon visit to the Undavalli Caves.

Hotel

Overnight in Vijayawada hotel.


Day 7 - Vijayawada

 
Vijaywada - Nagarjuna Sagar (170kms / 3.5 hrs).
Sightseeing

After breakfast, depart to Nagarjuna Sagar. In the afternoon, you will visit the Nagarjuna Konda, Anupu, the Amphitheatre, and other Buddhist remains.

Vijayawada Sightseeing picture
Hotel

Overnight at Nagarjuna Sagar hotel.


Day 8 - Andhra Pradesh

 
Nagarjuna Sagar - Srisailam (180kms / 4 hrs).
Sightseeing

Breakfast at hotel. Then, drive to Srisailam. Afternoon visit to the Mallikarjuna Temple, one of the only twelve Jyotir Lingam temples of India, set amidst the Jungles of Nallamalai.

Hotel

Overnight in Srisailam hotel.


Day 9 - Andhra Pradesh

 
Srisailam - Kurnool (180kms / 4 hrs).
Private Car Service

Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Kurnool.

Sightseeing

PM visit of the superb Seventh cen Chalukyan Nava Bramha temples and the Fantastic Museum at Alampur.

Andhra Pradesh Sightseeing picture
Hotel

Overnight at Kurnool hotel.


Day 10 - Andhra Pradesh

 
Kurnool - Puttaparthy (240 kms / 5 hrs).
Sightseeing

After breakfast drive to Puttaparthy (or Puttaparthi). Afternoon visit to the beautiful Vijayanagar temple, the great Nandi at Lepakshi & the Imperessive Fort ruines at Penugonda.

Andhra Pradesh Sightseeing picture
Hotel

Overnight at Puttaparthy.


Day 11 - Andhra Pradesh

 
Sightseeing

Puttaparthy Prasanthi nilayam, Abode of highest Peace, the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, is in the southwestern corner of Andhra Pradesh at Puttaparthy. Sai baba has a huge following in India and around the globe. He set up this Ashram 40 years ago. He spent most of the year here but some times moves to White fields Ashram near Bangalore or Kodaikanal in Tamil nadu in the hot season. Visitors are allowed to see the divine supreme Shri Sathya Sai Baba from morning 6:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. and they can witness the prayer with Sai Baba from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. After, Bhajans start at 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The ashram sponsors numerous services including school, a university, a planetarium, sports grounds, and a state-of-the-art hospital that treats patients for free.

Andhra Pradesh Sightseeing picture

Day 12 - Tirupati

 
Puttaparthy - Tirupathi (or Tirupati).
Sightseeing

Full day visit to the Tirupathi, inclusive of one of the second richest temples of the world: Lord Venkateswara temples, the Govindraju, and Padmavati temple.

Tirupati Sightseeing picture
Hotel

Overnight at Tirupati hotel.


Day 13 - Chennai

 
Tirupathi - Chennai (175 kms / 4 hrs).
Airport Transfer

After breakfast transfer to Chennai airport / hotel.

Chennai Airport Transfer picture
Optional
Sightseeing

Option of city sightseeing in Chennai.


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