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“A 7-day family expedition through Rayalaseema's ancient cave temples, quartz monoliths, grand canyons, and scenic hill forts from Hyderabad to the base of Tirumala.”

7days
1,130 kmDistance
33stops
₹69,812Est. cost
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  • ~25h 48m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Telangana → Kurnool
259 km5h 6mDepart 07:11
Start
Telangana, India
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Food4.3Polepalle, India

Driftnation Food Court

08:57–09:4245m here₹1,600
2
Attraction4.7Alampur (P), India

Shri Jogulamba Ammavari Temple

12:01–13:311h 30m here₹100

Ancient Badami Chalukyan temple complex and fifth Shakti Peetha

Park near the ASI ticket counter. Walk barefoot through the restored 7th-century sandstone shrines of Bala Brahma and inspect the exquisite Dravidian carvings.
Drive 28 km in ~45 min via NH44 across the Tungabhadra River into Kurnool city. 28 km45m
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Food4.0Kurnool, India

The Mourya Inn

14:16–15:161h here₹1,200

Renowned local dining room serving traditional Rayalaseema thalis

Valet parking is available at the hotel portico. Order the spicy Rayalaseema mutton biryani or traditional Andhra vegetarian thali with freshly churned ghee.
Drive 2 km in ~10min through the central Kurnool old town to the fort bastion. 2 km6m
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Attraction4.5Kurnool, India

Konda Reddy Fort

15:22–16:371h 15m here₹80

Historic medieval circular fortress bastion and prison tower

Park in the municipal lot across the traffic circle. Climb the stone steps inside the circular bastion to view the old city skyline and the defensive ramparts.
5
Overnight4.0Kurnool, India

Triguna Clarks Inn

16:47–23:593h here₹1,076

Modern mid-scale hotel with comfortable rooms and secure parking

Check in with government photo IDs for all guests. Request interconnected or adjacent executive rooms on upper floors away from traffic noise for a quiet sleep.

Day 2

Kurnool
113 km2h 41mDepart 08:39
Check out after hotel breakfast and drive 30 km in ~36 min southeast along NH40 to Orvakal. 30 km36m
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Attraction4.1Orvakal, India

Orvakallu Rock Gardens

09:15–11:152h here₹200

Rare silica and quartz sandstone formations with walking trails

Park at the APTDC complex. Wear sturdy walking shoes to traverse the marked pathways around the ancient 3-billion-year-old quartz monoliths and small reservoir.
7
Activity4.2Rollapadu, India

Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary

12:10–14:402h 30m here₹400

Protected open grassland sanctuary home to blackbucks and raptors

Pay the entry fee at the forest department gate. Rent binoculars and take the quiet vehicle trail to spot herds of blackbuck antelopes grazing in the savannah.
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Food4.8Kalluru, India

VIVA FINE DINE ( Hotel K Fortune )

15:33–16:331h here₹1,600
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Food4.0Kurnool, India

Triguna Clarks Inn

19:30–20:451h 15m here₹1,600

Contemporary cafe and multi-cuisine restaurant inside the hotel

Park in the hotel designated slots. Order the aromatic Rayalaseema ragi mudda with spicy chicken curry or Dal Tadka with piping hot rotis.
Triguna Clarks Inn · Overnight

Day 3

Kurnool → Gandikota
267 km6h 35mDepart 07:50
Check out after hotel breakfast and drive 79 km in ~1h 40min south via Banaganapalle to Yaganti. 79 km1h 40m
10
Attraction4.7Banaganapalli, India

Sri Yaganti Uma Maheswara Temple

09:30–11:302h here₹100

Historic 15th-century cave temple famous for its growing monolithic Nandi

Park in the designated pilgrims lot. Wash feet at the natural spring pushkarini before climbing the steep stone steps into the natural Agastya cave hermitage.
Drive 87 km in ~2h 19min northeast back through Banaganapalle town. 87 km2h 19m
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Food4.8Bondaladinne, India

Sri Balaji Family Restaurant

13:49–14:491h here₹900

Popular local family diner offering clean South Indian meals and biryani

Park along the roadside apron. Order the South Indian fixed thali with spicy pappu, rasam, and fresh curd, or opt for a quick vegetable pulao.
Drive 41 km in ~1h 4min southeast along the state highway to Belum Caves. 41 km1h 4m
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Attraction4.4Kolimigundla, India

Belum Caves

15:53–18:232h 30m here₹300

Expansive underground limestone cave system with illuminated galleries

Park in the paved APTDC visitors lot. Carry water bottles inside; follow the illuminated passage to the deep meditation hall, Kotilingalu chamber, and siphons.
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Overnight3.6Gandikota, India

AP Tourism Haritha Resort

19:56–23:593h here₹5,000

Sprawling state-run resort situated directly adjacent to Gandikota Fort

Check in at the reception office. Settle into the air-conditioned cottage rooms and step outside onto the patio to enjoy the clear dark starry village sky.

Day 4

Gandikota
37 km1h 10mDepart 06:41
Check out after tea and drive 1 km in ~5min to the fort entrance lot. 1 km4m
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Attraction4.7Gandikota, India

Gandikota Canyon view point

06:45–08:301h 45m here₹50

Dramatic red granite canyon carved deep by the Pennar River

Park near the fort entrance gate. Scramble carefully over the rounded red granite boulders behind the Raghunatha temple to watch sunrise illuminate the gorge.
Walk 600 m in ~8min past the historic granary to the soaring temple gopuram. 1 km6m
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Attraction4.6Gandikota, India

Vijayanagara Style Shri Madhavaraya Swamy Temple

08:36–10:512h 15m here₹50

Soaring 16th-century Vijayanagara gopuram and carved courtyard

Enter through the grand multi-tiered gopuram. Inspect the ornate relief carvings of mythological motifs on the pillars; good shaded spots for resting.
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Attraction4.0Mylavaram, India

Mylavaram Dam

11:12–13:122h here₹100

Sprawling irrigation reservoir with garden walkways and sunset views

Park along the dam bund overlook. Walk across the viewing bridge to witness water sluices, and watch water birds congregating near the calm reservoir edges.
17
Food4.3Jammalamadugu, India

Brindavan family restaurant

13:30–14:301h here₹1,600
AP Tourism Haritha Resort · Overnight

Day 5

Gandikota → Chinna Chauku
117 km2h 53mDepart 08:00
Check out after breakfast and drive 76 km in ~1h 37min southeast via Vallur to Pushpagiri. 76 km1h 37m
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Attraction4.7Kotluru, India

Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Pushpagiri

09:37–11:372h here₹150

Enchanting 10th-century riverside stone temples clustered on sacred hill

Park on the sandy clearing near the riverbank. Cross the pedestrian stone steps to view intricate Chalukyan vimanas and tranquil ghats along the Pennar River.
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Attraction4.6Kadapa, India

Ameen Peer Dargah

12:10–13:401h 30m here₹100

Revered 17th-century Sufi shrine known for peace and spiritual solace

Remove shoes at the counter and cover your head before entering. Walk through the pristine white marble courtyards to experience the peaceful Sufi aura.
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Food4.8Kadapa, India

DELICIOUS RESTAURANT

13:54–14:541h here₹1,600
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Attraction4.0Ukkayapalle, India

Sri Venkateswara Temple

15:05–16:201h 15m here₹50

Ancient Vijayanagara temple reverenced as the ceremonial threshold to Tirumala

Park in the temple square lot. Tradition holds that pilgrims pray here before ascending Tirumala; admire the ornate Somaskanda sculpture and inner sanctum.
Drive 3 km in ~10min returning towards the central municipal bypass. 3 km11m
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Food5.0Kadapa, India

Royal Arabic Restaurant

19:30–20:451h 15m here₹1,600

Upscale family dining venue offering North and South Indian specialties

Park in the front paved lot. Try the crispy corn pepper fry, Andhra chicken curry, garlic rotis, and cooling tender coconut ice cream for dessert.
Drive 1 km in ~5min to the hotel porch. 2 km7m
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Overnight4.6Chinna Chauku, India

DRR Residency Ac

20:52–23:593h here₹7,000

Premium mid-range business hotel with spacious contemporary rooms

Present check-in vouchers at the main front desk. Settle into the air-conditioned club rooms equipped with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and tea makers.

Day 6

Chinna Chauku → Horsley Hills
178 km3h 56mDepart 07:59
Check out after hotel breakfast and drive 23 km in ~31 min east on NH716 to Vontimitta. 23 km31m
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Attraction4.8Vontimitta, India

Sri Vontimitta Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple

08:30–10:302h here₹80

Magnificent 16th-century stone temple with intricate ceiling mandapas

Park by the massive roadside ASI lawn. Admire the monolithic single-stone carving of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana, along with the 32-pillar Madhyaranga hall.
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Attraction4.7Rayachoty, India

Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple Rayachoty

12:06–13:211h 15m here₹100

12th-century temple complex renowned for elaborate Dravidian pillar art

Park on the temple outer perimeter. Marvel at the tall stone gopuram and the carved monolithic musical pillars within the main circumambulatory corridor.
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Food4.8Syamalavaripalle, India

KK’s Empire Family Restaurant (it’s your place)

13:32–14:321h here₹1,600
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Attraction4.4Horsley Hills, India

Horsley Hills Viewpoint

16:07–18:072h here₹50

Panoramic mountain viewpoint overlooking rugged Rayalaseema valleys

Park at the hilltop visitors lot. Walk over the breezy Gali Bandalu rock formation to take in the panoramic sunset over the rolling forested valley below.
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Food4.7Horsley Hills, India

On The Rocks

18:08–19:231h 15m here₹1,600
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Overnight4.1Horsley Hills, India

Horsley Hills Haritha Hill Resort

19:25–23:593h here₹6,000

Peaceful government resort perched amid dense eucalyptus and mahogany trees

Check in with the estate manager. Enjoy the brisk mountain air and quiet forest ambience from your veranda; keep windows closed against night insects.

Day 7

Horsley Hills → Andhra Pradesh
159 km3h 27mDepart 08:00
Check out after hotel breakfast and drive 126 km in ~2h 22min eastward via Pileru and NH71. 126 km2h 22m
30
Attraction4.2Chandragiri, India

Chandragiri Fort

10:22–12:522h 30m here₹200

Impressive Vijayanagara hilltop fortress and three-storey Indo-Saracenic palace

Park at the ASI ticket plaza. Explore the royal Durbar Hall inside the Raja Mahal museum and stroll the green palace lawns beneath towering granite scarps.
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Attraction4.7Tirupati, India

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple

13:04–14:341h 30m here₹100

Ancient sacred temple associated with the legend of Lord Venkateswara

Park in the TTD designated vehicle lot. Traditional temple attire is strictly required; deposit footwear at the counter before joining the inner darshan line.
29 km54m
Finish
Andhra Pradesh, India

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Enter Gandikota fort ramparts before 07:00 to experience sunrise reflections over the Pennar canyon without heat or crowds
  • 2Belum Caves gets humid underground; carry water bottles and pace walking through the lower chambers
  • 3Keep sufficient cash on hand as connectivity for UPI mobile payments can drop around rural Pushpagiri and Belum
  • 4Confirm meal orders early at Haritha Resort Gandikota because kitchen service operates strictly within fixed meal hours
  • 5The Alipiri toll gate to Tirumala enforces a mandatory 28-minute minimum transit time for the 18 km uphill ghat road

Good to know

  • 1State highways connecting Banaganapalle, Belum, and Jammalamadugu feature unmarked speed breakers and crossing livestock
  • 2Speed radars monitor the Tirumala ghat road; arriving at the top gate in less than 28 minutes results in penalties
  • 3Gandikota canyon edges have no safety railings; supervise children closely along the rocky precipices

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