6N 7D Buddhist Heritage tour
6 Nights
7 Days
This is our 6N 7D tour which covers the Buddhist architectural places in Nagarjunakonda, Warangal, and Vijayawada. This Buddhist heritage tour is not just about Buddhist temples. It is also about touring these cities as well. So you can venture into the other sightseeing places in all the above cities. Vizag is a famous tourist destination where you can go sightseeing in many places. This tour offers a rare glimpse into the rich architectural heritage of Andhra Pradesh, which you are about to discover.
Your first day of the tour starts with your arrival in Hyderabad. You will check in at your hotel in Hyderabad and rest for some time. On this day we will visit the most famous tourist attraction in Hyderabad that is Golconda Fort. You can easily spend around 2-3 hours at the fort and visit its various attractions. The fort is famous for its incredible architecture and has various tombs, mosques, temples, and arched gates. Such is the architecture of this fort that soldiers could communicate with each other with the use of claps and sounds. After this visit, you will return to your hotel and rest for the night.
You will start the second day of your tour with a visit to Nagarjunakonda. Hyderabad to Nagarjunakonda is a distance of around 125 km and will take approximately 4 hours. Nagarjunkonda is the name of an island in the Nagarjuna Sagar Lake. The island is famous for its Buddhist monuments and ancient Indian relics. The place was once a famed Buddhist center of learning. You will now return to your hotel in Hyderabad after this visit to Nagarjunakonda.
After breakfast, you will go on to visit Warangal, which is one of the finest cities in Telangana. After checkout from Hyderabad, we will drive on to visit Warangal. This is a famous city in Telangana. The temples here are architectural marvels and heritage monuments. The driving distance from Hyderabad to Warangal is approximately 3 hours. You can check in at your hotel and then proceed to visit some famous places in Warangal. The first place we will visit is the famous Ramappa Temple. The temple is also known as the Ramalingeswara temple. We will visit the Thousand Pillar Temple, which is dedicated to various gods like Shiva, Vishnu, Surya, etc. The next monument that we will visit is the Warangal Fort. The fort was once ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty. We will visit Pakhal Lake which is situated in the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary. You can spot some wild animals here such as bears, leopards, tigers, etc. After this visit, you will now return to your hotel in Warangal and rest for the nig
You will now check out from the hotel in Warangal and head to your next destination, which is Vijayawada. This is one of the largest cities in Andhra Pradesh. You can rest in the hotel or explore nearby places. Dine in a popular restaurant for some delicious Andhra cuisine or Thali. Thereafter return to your hotel and rest for the night.
On this day you will visit the famous places in Vijayawada. First, we will visit the Kanaka Durga Temple which is considered to be the most important in South India. The temple is situated on a hill known as Indrakeeladri Hill. From the temple, you can have panoramic views of the surrounding areas. The temple is a masterpiece in Dravidian architecture. After this visit, head to Amravati, a city in Andhra Pradesh that is situated on the banks of the Krishna River. Amravati is famous for its Buddhist stupas. You will visit Amravati Stupa and the museum. Here you can see all the exhibits that date back to the 3rd century. After this, we will come back to Vijayawada Hotel and you can rest for the night.
After breakfast, you will check out from Vijayawada and drive to Vizag. The drive from Vijayawada to Vizag is a 7-hour journey by cab. After checking in at the hotel you can visit some nearby places such as the Rama Krishna Beach, and Submarine Museum, or just relax in your hotel and rest for the night.
On this last day of your tour, we will do short sightseeing in Vizag. Explore the Rishikonda Beach, Dolphin’s Nose, Lighthouse, or a local market for shopping. Later we can drop you at the airport or railway station.