Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Pancharama Kshetras: the Five Shiva Temples
4 Nights / 5 Days
Vijayawada - Amaravati - Bhimavaram - Palakollu - Draksharamam - Samalkot
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Package ID 0469Pilgrimage
Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Five days on the Godavari: a boat through the Papikondalu gorge, the Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple at Bhadrachalam and Parnasala, from Rajahmundry.
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Quick facts
In short: Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge is a 4-night, 5-day tour that also covers Rajahmundry and Parnasala. It starts in Rajahmundry and ends in Rajahmundry. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0469
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Places
- Rajahmundry, Papikondalu, Bhadrachalam, Parnasala
- Starts
- Rajahmundry
- Ends
- Rajahmundry
- 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
- 0469
- Tour
- Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 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. Papikondalu boats run only when the river level is safe and stop in floods.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Rajahmundry
Arrive at Rajahmundry airport or station, where our representative meets you. Evening on the Pushkar ghat of the Godavari, with the long road-cum-rail bridges across the river, and the Kotilingeswara temple. Overnight stay in Rajahmundry.
Overnight: Rajahmundry
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Day 2 — Papikondalu boat
An early drive to the jetty at Pochavaram or Gandi Pochamma for a day boat up the Godavari through the Papikondalu hills, where the river narrows between forested slopes (boat paid locally; runs when the river allows). Continue by road to Bhadrachalam. Overnight stay in Bhadrachalam.
Overnight: Bhadrachalam
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Day 3 — Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple – Parnasala
Darshan at the Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple, built by the saint Bhakta Ramadasu, then Parnasala (about 32 km), where Sita is said to have been taken by Ravana, with its hut shrine by the river. Overnight stay in Bhadrachalam.
Overnight: Bhadrachalam
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Day 4 — Bhadrachalam to Rajahmundry
After breakfast, drive back to Rajahmundry (about 190 km). Evening aarti on the Godavari ghats. Overnight stay in Rajahmundry.
Overnight: Rajahmundry
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Day 5 — Departure from Rajahmundry
After breakfast, visit the ISKCON temple on the riverbank before the transfer to Rajahmundry airport or station for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Rajahmundry → Bhadrachalam → Rajahmundry
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Rajahmundry | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 2–3 | Bhadrachalam | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 4 | Rajahmundry | 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 Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge?
For this 4-night tour of Rajahmundry, Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry:
- 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 Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge cover?
The route is Rajahmundry → Bhadrachalam → Rajahmundry. Overnight stays: 1 night in Rajahmundry, 2 nights in Bhadrachalam and 1 night in Rajahmundry.
How long is the Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge, and where does it start and end?
4 nights and 5 days (4 Nights / 5 Days). It starts in Rajahmundry (Day 1: Arrive in Rajahmundry) and ends in Rajahmundry (Day 5: Departure from Rajahmundry).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge?
No. The Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge starts in Rajahmundry and ends in Rajahmundry, 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 Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Rajahmundry, Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry. This applies to all 4 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 Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Rajahmundry, Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry each morning after an overnight stay, so 4 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 5). 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 Bhadrachalam and the Papikondalu Gorge itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 4-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Rajahmundry, Bhadrachalam and Rajahmundry, 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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