Andhra Tour with Hyderabad Odisha And Kolkata

Stay – Hyderabad

On the day of arrival at the Hyderabad, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you at Hyderabad Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Hyderabad

After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Hyderabad, visit Golconda Fort, Mecca Masjid, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Birla Temple. Later in the afternoon visit Snow world, Hussain Sagar Lake, NTR gardens, which is one of the best gardens in Hyderabad City. In the evening, enjoy the sound & light show at the Golconda Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Warangal

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Warangal. On the way, stop at the Carpet weaving center in Pembarti Village. The next visit en–route is Kolanupaka Temple, a 2000 year old Jain temple. Later continue your drive towards Warangal, formerly known as Orugallu. Upon arrival check–in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Khammam

After breakfast, visit Ramappa Temple – an ancient temple, constructed during the 12th century at the time of Kakatiyas reign. After that visit Thousand Pillar Temple – erected in 1163 AD by King Rudra Dev of Kakatiya dynasty.

Later explore the Warangal Fort – built on a hillock Ekashila in 13th century, this fort is one of the architectural masterpieces of Kakatiya Dynasty. Also visit Khush Mahal & Laknavaram Lake. After finishing your sightseeing tour of Warangal, leave for Khammam by road. Upon arrival, check–in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Vijayawada

In the morning, visit the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, located on the banks of river Godavari, constructed during the 17th century. Later proceed towards Vijayawada. Upon arrival, check–in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Vijayawada

After breakfast, get ready to explore Vijayawada, visit 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 meticulously painted.

The next visit is Kanaka Durga Temple, an ancient temple located on the banks of river Krishna, dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga. In the evening, explore the Undavalli Caves, carved out of solid sandstone in the 4th and 5th centuries A.D. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Kakinada

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kakinada. On the way, halt to explore a quaint French Church made during the 18th century, 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. Later upon arrival at Kakinada, check–in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

Stay – Visakhapatnam

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Visakhapatnam. On the way, halt to visit Sankaram, also known as Bojjannakonda. An interesting aspect of the Bojjannakonda finds is that they feature all the three phases of Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. A stairway leads to a large double–storeyed cave on a hill. The rectangular cave has a doorway and is flanked by ‘dwarapalakas' on either side, visit the rock–cut stupa, standing on a square platform, at the centre of the cave. A series of rock–cut caves and monolithic structures standing on rock platforms are seen on the northern side of the hill. Later, visit the Simhachalam Temple situated on a hilltop, this is a beautiful temple with 16 delicately carved pillars. Later upon reaching Visakhapatnam, check–in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Stay – Visakhapatnam

After breakfast, proceed to visit Araku Valley – a beautiful valley with picturesque waterfalls and gardens, where you can indulge in leisure activities. Also visit Borra caves, Galikonda viewpoint, Ananthagiri, Araku tribal museum and padmapuram gardens. Overnight stay at the hotel in Visakhapatnam.

Stay – Gopalpur On Sea

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed 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 your drive passing through some of the most fertile land rice fields, banana and jackfruit plantations in abundance. Upon reaching Gopalpur On Sea, check–in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure at Gopalpur On Sea Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Puri

After breakfast, drive towards Puri. Upon arrival, check–in at your hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Bhubaneshwar

After breakfast, leave for Bhubaneshwar. On the way, halt at Konark to visit the world famous and the UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Konark Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, constructed during the 13th century. Next visit is to the Fisherman’s village, take a walk around the village or observe the locals doing their routine chores. Later proceed to Bhubaneshwar, upon arrival check–in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Bhubaneshwar

After breakfast at the hotel, get ready for a full day trip to the Buddhist triangle (90 kms) where you will explore Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Kolkata

In the morning, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the airport to board the flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed for sightseeing of Kolkata, visit the Birla Planetarium, Victoria Memorial, and the Howrah Bridge. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After Breakfast, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to Kolkata Airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.