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Amaravati Tour Package from Hyderabad (3 Days)

3-day Amaravati tour from Hyderabad: Vijayawada, Undavalli Caves, Amaravathi (Dharanikota) and Mangalagiri. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,580 per person.

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October in Amaravati

Amaravati Tour Package from Hyderabad (3 Days)

Description

3-day Amaravati tour from Hyderabad: Vijayawada, Undavalli Caves, Amaravathi (Dharanikota) and Mangalagiri. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,580 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage, Bhavani Island and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Empire, Vijayawada. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Amaravati

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 19°C – 39°C

Jan

31°

20° low

Feb

34°

21° low

Mar

36°

24° low

Apr

39°

27° low

May

39°

29° low

Jun

37°

28° low

Jul

35°

28° low

Aug

34°

27° low

Sep

33°

26° low

NOW

Oct

31°

25° low

Nov

33°

22° low

Dec

31°

19° low

Jan

31°

20° low

Feb

34°

21° low

Mar

36°

24° low

Apr

39°

27° low

May

39°

29° low

Jun

37°

28° low

Jul

35°

28° low

Aug

34°

27° low

Sep

33°

26° low

NOW

Oct

31°

25° low

Nov

33°

22° low

Dec

31°

19° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Kanaka Durga and the Krishna at Vijayawada

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Hyderabad in the morning. Drive from Hyderabad to Vijayawada (about 273 km, 5 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Vijayawada. Climb Indrakeeladri hill for darshan at the Kanaka Durga temple, the city's great goddess shrine above the Krishna. Walk along the Prakasam Barrage, which holds back the river between Vijayawada and the Guntur bank, and take the boat out to Bhavani Island in the middle of the river. In the evening, see the city lights from the barrage or the riverfront park. Overnight stay in Vijayawada.

  1. 1

    Kanaka Durga Temple

    The goddess temple on Indrakeeladri hill above the Krishna.

  2. 2

    Prakasam Barrage

    The long barrage across the Krishna, with views of the river.

  3. 3

    Bhavani Island

    A river island reached by boat, with a park and water sports.

Day 2

A full day in ancient Amaravathi

Today's travel: from Vijayawada to Undavalli Caves (about 13 km, 15 min), from Undavalli Caves to Amaravathi (Dharanikota) (about 33 km, 45 min) and from Amaravathi (Dharanikota) to Vijayawada (about 47 km, 1 hr). Cross the Krishna to the Undavalli caves, cut into a sandstone hill around the 4th–5th century, where a four-storey cave holds a huge reclining Vishnu. Drive upriver to Amaravathi, the old Satavahana capital of Dharanikota: see the mound of the great Buddhist stupa (the Mahachaitya), the site museum with its carved limestone panels, the tall Dhyana Buddha statue by the river, and the Amaralingeswara Swamy temple, one of the five Pancharama shrines of Shiva. Return to Vijayawada in the evening. Overnight stay in Vijayawada.

  1. 1

    Undavalli Caves

    Rock-cut cave temples with a giant reclining Vishnu.

  2. 2

    Amaravathi Mahachaitya

    The site of the great Buddhist stupa of the Satavahana age.

  3. 3

    Amaravathi Archaeological Museum

    Carved limestone panels and relics from the stupa.

  4. 4

    Dhyana Buddha Statue

    A tall seated Buddha on the bank of the Krishna.

  5. 5

    Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple

    One of the five Pancharama temples of Shiva.

Day 3

Mangalagiri and back

Climb the steps to the Panakala Narasimha Swamy temple on Mangalagiri hill, where the deity is offered panakam, a jaggery drink, and see the tall gopuram of the Lakshmi Narasimha temple at the foot of the hill. Mangalagiri is also known for its cotton handloom saris. Then head home. Drive from Vijayawada to Mangalagiri (about 19 km, 30 min) and from Mangalagiri to Hyderabad (about 278 km, 5 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Hyderabad. The tour ends here.

  1. 1

    Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple

    A hill shrine where the deity is offered a jaggery drink.

  2. 2

    Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

    The temple at the foot of the hill with a very tall gopuram.

Tour Overview

Amaravati on the Krishna, the old Satavahana capital where one of India's greatest Buddhist stupas stood: its museum and Dhyana Buddha, the Amaralingeswara temple, the Undavalli caves and Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Hyderabad. The route runs Hyderabad → Vijayawada → Undavalli Caves → Amaravathi (Dharanikota) → Vijayawada → Mangalagiri → Hyderabad, about 663 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 Amaravati Tour from Hyderabad

  • Kanaka Durga Temple
  • Prakasam Barrage
  • Bhavani Island
  • Undavalli Caves
  • Amaravathi Mahachaitya
  • Amaravathi Archaeological Museum
  • Dhyana Buddha Statue
  • Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple

Inclusions in the Amaravati Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Hyderabad 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 Amaravati 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 Amaravati Tour

Best time to visit: October–March

Route: Hyderabad → Vijayawada → Undavalli Caves → Amaravathi (Dharanikota) → Vijayawada → Mangalagiri → Hyderabad (about 663 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Vijayawada and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: The Amaravathi museum is closed on Fridays. Amaravati is also the name of Andhra Pradesh's new capital region; this tour is to the ancient town of Amaravathi on the Krishna and its surroundings.

Hotels: Treebo Empire, Vijayawada, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Hyderabad. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹13,660₹10,030₹9,840
3₹11,030₹9,010₹8,810
4–7₹9,810₹7,880₹7,690
8–10₹9,020₹7,370₹7,180
11–12₹7,650₹6,780₹6,580

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Vijayawada and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Places Covered

  • Kanaka Durga Temple
  • Prakasam Barrage
  • Bhavani Island
  • Undavalli Caves
  • Amaravathi Mahachaitya
  • Amaravathi Archaeological Museum
  • Dhyana Buddha Statue
  • Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple
  • Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple
  • Lakshmi Narasimha Temple

Who Is This Tour For

Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 663 km

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 Hyderabad 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

Treebo Empire, Vijayawada (or similar)

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–March

Route: Hyderabad → Vijayawada → Undavalli Caves → Amaravathi (Dharanikota) → Vijayawada → Mangalagiri → Hyderabad (about 663 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Vijayawada and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Before you go: The Amaravathi museum is closed on Fridays. Amaravati is also the name of Andhra Pradesh's new capital region; this tour is to the ancient town of Amaravathi on the Krishna and its surroundings.

Hotels: Treebo Empire, Vijayawada, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Hyderabad on day 1 and you are back in Hyderabad on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Hyderabad → Vijayawada → Undavalli Caves → Amaravathi (Dharanikota) → Vijayawada → Mangalagiri → Hyderabad. That is about 663 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹9,840 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,580 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 Hyderabad and back. 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 Vijayawada and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

October–March.

The Amaravathi museum is closed on Fridays. Amaravati is also the name of Andhra Pradesh's new capital region; this tour is to the ancient town of Amaravathi on the Krishna and its surroundings.

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