Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Lepakshi and Puttaparthi
2 Nights / 3 Days
Bangalore - Lepakshi - Puttaparthi
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Package ID 0475
Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days in the Rayalaseema country: the red-granite gorge and fort of Gandikota, the Belum caves and the Yaganti temple.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
Enquire for today’s price; once a travel expert confirms it, pay online, by UPI or bank transfer.
Quick facts
In short: Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Bangalore and Yaganti. It starts in Bangalore and ends in Bangalore. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0475
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Bangalore, Gandikota, Belum Caves, Yaganti
- Starts
- Bangalore
- Ends
- Bangalore
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- October to February is the best time to visit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; Tirumala can be visited all year, with the longest queues on weekends and festivals.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0475
- Tour
- Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
Temples set their own darshan timings and dress codes; special-entry darshan tickets, boats, ropeways, shows and entry fees are booked or paid locally. Travel times are approximate. Stays at Gandikota and near Belum are simple.
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Day 1 — Bangalore to Gandikota
Arrive at Bangalore airport or station, where our representative meets you, and drive north to Gandikota (about 290 km, 6 hours). At sunset, walk to the rim of the gorge where the Penna river cuts through red granite, often called the Grand Canyon of India. Overnight stay at Gandikota (simple stays).
Overnight: Gandikota
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Day 2 — Gandikota fort and the gorge
Sunrise over the gorge, then the Gandikota fort with its Madhavaraya and Ranganatha temples, the Jamia Masjid and the old granary. An optional coracle on the Penna or a walk down to the river (paid locally). Overnight stay at Gandikota.
Overnight: Gandikota
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Day 3 — Belum caves and Yaganti
Drive to the Belum caves (about 60 km), the second-longest caves on the Indian plains, with lit passages, stalactites and the Patalganga chamber (entry paid locally). Continue to the Yaganti Uma Maheswara temple, whose stone Nandi is said to grow. Overnight stay near Belum or at Banaganapalle.
Overnight: Belum Caves
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Day 4 — Belum to Bangalore
After breakfast, drive back to Bangalore (about 300 km, 6 hours) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Gandikota → Belum Caves
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–2 | Gandikota | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Belum Caves | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves?
For this 3-night tour of Gandikota and Belum Caves:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves cover?
The route is Gandikota → Belum Caves. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Gandikota and 1 night in Belum Caves.
How long is the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Bangalore (Day 1: Bangalore to Gandikota) and ends in Bangalore (Day 4: Belum to Bangalore).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves?
No. The Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves starts in Bangalore and ends in Bangalore, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Gandikota and Belum Caves. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Gandikota and Belum Caves each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Gandikota Gorge and Belum Caves itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Gandikota and Belum Caves, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Andhra Pradesh & Telangana trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Andhra Pradesh & Telangana trip
Best time: October to February is the best time to visit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; Tirumala can be visited all year, with the longest queues on weekends and festivals.
Packages include road transfers and sightseeing from Tirupati, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam or Bangalore as specified. Flights or trains, darshan tickets, ropeways and boats are quoted or paid locally.
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