Visakhapatnam 8 Days Tour by Car

A renowned cultural and religious pilgrimage spot in India, Tirupati lies at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats. Tirupati is known for housing more than its fair share of temples, including Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Srikalahasti, Kanipakam, and many more. The Talakona Waterfalls, the highest in the state, is also loved by tourists for its picturesque vistas.

Today after breakfast in the morning, we will check out from the hotel in Vijayawada and drive to Rajahmundry. En-route, we will visit Penugonda Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, which is the birth place of Vasavi Matha. It enshrines the triple deities- Sri Nagareswaraswamy, Mahishasuramardini and Mother Kanyakaparameswari. Afterwards, we will head towards Ryali Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple that has a shrine of Sri Jagan Mohini Keshava Swamy which is made up of single stone (Salagrama Ekashila - 5 feet height and 3ft width). The idol in the temple looks like Sri Vishnu (male) from front side and as Mohini (female) from rear side. Further, we will head towards Draksharamam Bheemeswara Swamy Temple. This temple is listed among one of the five powerful temples of Lord Siva and is known as Pancharama Kshetras. Later in the evening, we will reach at our final destination for the day i.e. Rajahmundry. On arrival, check in at the already booked hotel and have a comfortable overnight stay.

Nellore remains a prime agricultural city of Andhra Pradesh. The far stretched paddy fields of Damaramadugu here provide rice in the state and in rest of the country. When it comes to top places to visit, the city never disappoints you. Visit the majestic Udayagiri Fort or the magnificent Venkatagiri Fort, explore the vast Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary or the architectural wonder Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – there is absolutely no dearth of attractions in Nellore.

Situated at the banks of the Ponnai River, Chittoor has rich cultures and traditions. The natural beauty of Chittoor is awe-inspiring and can be experienced at the Horsley Hills, a hill station here. Cherish some wildlife wonders at the Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary where one can spot elephants, Himalayan black bear, hippopotamus, jackals, sloth bear, and many other animals. Nagari Hills, at an elevation of about 855 meters, are popular among mountaineers. Nagari also houses numerous temples frequented by pilgrims. Apart from this, the Sri Venkateswara Temple of Chittoor remains a popular spiritual place dedicated to Lord Balaji. This 12th century temple has a mix of Chola, Pandya and the Pallava style architecture.

Often termed as the "Food Bowl of the South", Andhra Pradesh is a paradise for foodies. Food of this state shows an ideal fusion of rich heritage, local cultures and navabi recipes. Telangana is known for local dishes like Karapu Annam (chilli rice), Rasam (South Indian soup) and Kakarakaya Pulusu (bitter gourd curry prepared with tamarind and spices). Hyderabad’s Biryani (rice cooked in delectable spices) is also a must try dish in Andhra Pradesh. Also try other lip smacking Hyderabadi dishes like Biryani Boti Kabab (pieces of meat, marinated and cooked under intense heat, basted with butter or ghee), Khatti Dal (lentils prepared in curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin, dry red chillies and garlic), and Bhuna Ghost (pan-fried meat with spices).

Shopping in Andhra Pradesh ranges from stunning ornaments to handicrafts and from wooden artefacts to brass carvings. Do visit shopping markets like Laad Bazar for buying lac bangles and multihued stones, Malkha for picking cotton fabric and Suvasa for some traditional block-printed kurtas and dupattas. Also, pearls of Hyderabad also act as great souvenirs to take back home.

Today we will depature After breakfast, proceed to Airport or railway station for onward journey.