Ahobilam Nava Narasimha Tour Package from Mysore (3 Days)
3-day Ahobilam tour from Mysore: Nandyal and Ahobilam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,320 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
22° – 30°C
October in Ahobilam Nava Narasimha
Description
3-day Ahobilam tour from Mysore: Nandyal and Ahobilam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,320 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 6 handpicked stops, including Prahlada Varada Temple, Lower Ahobilam, Ahobila and Jwala Narasimha, Malola and Krodakara Narasimha and more. October–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Ahobilam. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Ahobilam Nava Narasimha
Best time: December, January, November, FebruaryAverage temperature range: 17°C – 38°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Mysore to Ahobilam
Reach Nandyal by train from Mysore, where our driver meets you. Drive from Nandyal to Ahobilam (about 71 km, 1 hr 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Ahobilam. Check in at Lower Ahobilam and visit the Prahlada Varada temple, the main temple of the town, in the evening. Ask at the temple office about the jeep and guide for tomorrow's forest shrines. Overnight stay in Ahobilam.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mysore to Nandyal
495 km · ~10h 34m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mysore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 248Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 398Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NandyalNandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mysore to Nandyal
495 km · ~11h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mysore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mysore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mysore → Nandyal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~495 km
~11h|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,440
- Arrive in Nandyal
Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mysore to Nandyal
Nearest railway stations: Mysore Jn for Mysore, Nandyal for Nandyal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 56m in total
Change trains at Yelhanka Jn — about 1h 21m wait
1 change · 13h 17m in total
Change trains at Bangalore Cant — about 56m wait
1 change · 13h 36m in total
Change trains at Bangalore Cant — about 1h wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Nandyal to Ahobilam
71 km · ~1h 25m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nandyal
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AhobilamAhobilam, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nandyal to Ahobilam
71 km · ~1h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nandyal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nandyal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nandyal → Ahobilam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~71 km
~1h 35m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹250
- Arrive in Ahobilam
Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nandyal to Ahobilam
Nearest railway stations: Nandyal for Nandyal, Diguvametta (about 32 km away) for Ahobilam.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Prahlada Varada Temple, Lower Ahobilam
The large temple of Lakshmi Narasimha with carved mandapas.
The Nava Narasimha shrines
Start at 6 am with a local guide. In Upper Ahobilam, visit the Ahobila Narasimha temple and then walk the forest trail to Jwala Narasimha, where the deity is believed to have killed Hiranyakashipu (about 4 km with steep rocky sections). The Pavana Narasimha shrine is reached by a 4x4 jeep through the forest (paid locally). Finish with Bhargava, Yogananda and Chatravata Narasimha near Lower Ahobilam. Wear good shoes and carry water; it is a long day. Overnight stay in Ahobilam.
- 1
Ahobila and Jwala Narasimha
The cave shrine of Upper Ahobilam and the cliff shrine where the battle took place.
- 2
Malola and Krodakara Narasimha
Shrines on the forest trail with Lakshmi and Varaha forms.
- 3
Pavana Narasimha
A remote forest shrine reached by jeep.
- 4
Yogananda and Chatravata Narasimha
Shrines near Lower Ahobilam, easy to reach.
Mahanandi and back to Mysore
Visit Karanja and Bhargava Narasimha if you missed them, then stop at Mahanandi, a Shiva temple with clear spring-fed tanks, on the way home. Drive from Ahobilam to Nandyal (about 71 km, 1 hr 30 min). Board the train from Nandyal back to Mysore (about 494 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ahobilam to Nandyal
71 km · ~1h 25m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ahobilam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
71 km · 1h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NandyalNandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ahobilam to Nandyal
71 km · ~1h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ahobilam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ahobilam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ahobilam → Nandyal
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~71 km
~1h 35m|Tentative fare ₹80–₹250
- Arrive in Nandyal
Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ahobilam to Nandyal
Nearest railway stations: Diguvametta (about 32 km away) for Ahobilam, Nandyal for Nandyal.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Nandyal to Mysore
494 km · ~10h 33m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nandyal
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 247Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 397Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MysoreMysore, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nandyal to Mysore
494 km · ~10h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nandyal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nandyal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nandyal → Mysore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~494 km
~10h 59m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,430
- Arrive in Mysore
Mysore, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nandyal to Mysore
Nearest railway stations: Nandyal for Nandyal, Mysore Jn for Mysore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 14h 42m in total
Change trains at Kalluru — about 1h 6m wait
1 change · 15h 40m in total
Change trains at Pendekallu — about 2h 1m wait
1 change · 16h 2m in total
Change trains at Dhone — about 2h 35m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Mahanandi Temple
A Shiva temple with crystal-clear spring tanks where pilgrims bathe.
- 2
Leave for Mysore.
Tour Overview
Ahobilam in the Nallamala hills is where Lord Narasimha is believed to have appeared to kill Hiranyakashipu. Nine shrines of Narasimha (the Nava Narasimha) are spread over the forest between Lower and Upper Ahobilam.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Mysore. The route runs Mysore → Nandyal → Ahobilam → Nandyal → Mysore, about 1,131 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Ahobilam Tour from Mysore
- Prahlada Varada Temple, Lower Ahobilam
- Ahobila and Jwala Narasimha
- Malola and Krodakara Narasimha
- Pavana Narasimha
- Yogananda and Chatravata Narasimha
- Mahanandi Temple
Inclusions in the Ahobilam Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mysore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Ahobilam Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Ahobilam Tour
Best time to visit: October–February
Route: Mysore → Nandyal → Ahobilam → Nandyal → Mysore (about 1,131 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nandyal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Ahobilam, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Mysore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹11,510 | ₹10,580 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹10,480 | ₹9,550 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹9,350 | ₹8,430 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹8,850 | ₹7,920 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹8,250 | ₹7,320 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Mysore the drive is about 483 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nandyal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Prahlada Varada Temple, Lower Ahobilam
- Ahobila and Jwala Narasimha
- Malola and Krodakara Narasimha
- Pavana Narasimha
- Yogananda and Chatravata Narasimha
- Mahanandi Temple
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mysore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–February
Route: Mysore → Nandyal → Ahobilam → Nandyal → Mysore (about 1,131 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nandyal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Ahobilam, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Mysore on day 1 and you are back in Mysore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Mysore → Nandyal → Ahobilam → Nandyal → Mysore. That is about 1,131 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,580 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,320 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Mysore and back. By cab from Mysore the drive is about 483 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Nandyal and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–February.