Travel Idea:
Sathya Sai Baba with Andhra Pradesh
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Destination for this trip:
Andhra Pradesh, India; Chennai, India; Hyderabad, India; Tirupati, India; Vijayawada, India; Warangal, India
Length of trip:
13 days
Approximate price of this trip per person:
from $ 0 to $ 2000
Best travel dates to go:
Any time.
Detailed Description of this trip:
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.
This Trip is Recommended for:
Trip Properties:
- Region: Central Asia,
- Specialty: Family Trip, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey,
- Activity: Historical / Educational, Sightseeing,
Trip Itinerary:
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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.
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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.
Sightseeing
Evening free at leisure to explore the 'city of Nawabs' at own pace.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
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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.
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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.
Hotel
Overnight in Warangal hotel.
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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.
Private Car Service
Depart to Vijayawada.
Hotel
On arrival, check-in to Vijayawada hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 6 - Vijayawada
Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel, followed by a guided excursion to Kondapali Village to see the unique wooden Toys.
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.
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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.
Hotel
Overnight at Nagarjuna Sagar hotel.
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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.
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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.
Hotel
Overnight at Kurnool hotel.
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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.
Hotel
Overnight at Puttaparthy.
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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.
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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.
Hotel
Overnight at Tirupati hotel.
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Day 13 - Chennai
Tirupathi - Chennai (175 kms / 4 hrs).
After breakfast transfer to Chennai airport / hotel.
Optional
Sightseeing
Option of city sightseeing in Chennai.
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