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Andhra Pradesh is a state bordering India’s southeastern coast. Home to many pilgrimage sights. The temple of God Mallikarjuna prettily located on a flat top of Nallamalai Hills, Srisailam is alleged to be one of the most antique kshetras in India is on the right side of the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the holy Shiva kshetrams (shrine) in the world. At Sikharam, the highest of the Srisailam hills, is Sikhareswara Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and also a beautiful Sri Ganapathi temple. This famous mountain is also named as Siridhan, Sriparvatha, Srigiri and Srinagam.
Ahobilam Temple is the place known as Singavelkundram and is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the man-lion form of Lord Vishnu, which he took on in order to kill the demon Hiranyakashyapa. Only at Ahobilam are all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha i.e. Nava Narasimha worshiped. From the foot of the hills one has to ascend the hill to reach what is called upper Ahobilam. It is believed that the entire Nalmalla Hills from Kurnool to Chittoor is a representation of Lord Adisesha himself whose tail end is Srisailam, whose center is Ahobilam and whose head is Tirupati.
Amid dense forests, is the noted pilgrimage center of Mahanandi. It is famous for its Mahanandishwara temple that dates back to the 7th Century. Another attraction is the Pushkarni temple tank, where the crystal clear waters show up even a tiny pin at the bottom.
Madhwa Saint, Sri Raghavendra attained his Samadhi at Mantralayam near Kurnool some 300 years ago. A large number of followers and devotees of all religious sects throng this little town located on the banks of river Tungabhadra all through the year
If looking for a spiritual break then plan a tour to the holy town of Srisailam and combine it with trip to Mahanandi, Ahobilam, Mantralayam with our Srisailam- Mahanandi- Ahobilam- Mantralayam Pilgrimage Tour Package bestowed with captivating nature as well as significant religious association.
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Day 1: Arrival- Hyderabad
- Arrive at Hyderabad Airport
- Meet and greet at airport
- Upon arrival Hyderabad, transfer to Hotel
- Check in Hotel
- Proceed for a local Sight seeing
- Visit Birla Mandir, Lumbini park followed by Lazer show, Birla science museum
- Then visit NTR Gardens, Necklace Road, Tank Bund Budha Statue
- Drop back to Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Hyderabad
Day 2: Hyderabad- Srisailam
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- Proceed towards Srisailam (230 km, 5hrs)
- This is situated on the south bank of the Krishna river, in the Nallamalai forest, on a 457 metre high hill
- The Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, and one among the 18 Mahashakthis in India
- It is said that Vrishabha, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva performed penance here & Lord Shiva appeared before him, with his consort Goddess Parvati in the form of Mallikarjuna and Bhramaramba
- Upon arrival, Check in Hotel
- Visit a massive fort, with 6 m high walls encloses the temple
- A cluster of minor shrines within the temple enclosure include the Sahasra Linga, Panchapandava temples and Vata Vriksha
- At Sikharam, the highest of the Srisailam hills, visit Sikhareswara Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and also a beautiful Sri Ganapathi temple
- Drop back to Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Srisailam
Day 3: Srisailam- Ahobilam
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- Proceed towards Ahobilam (220km, 5 hrs)
- This place is known as Singavelkundram and is dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the man-lion form of Lord Vishnu, which he took on in order to kill the demon Hiranyakashyapa
- Only at Ahobilam are all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha i.e. Nava Narasimha worshiped
- Arrive at Ahobilam, Check in Hotel
- Visit the Prahaladavarada Narasimha temple at the foot of the hills, the form of Lord Narasimha blessing Prahalada
- This temple lies in the center of three Prakaras, which are built in Vijayanagara style
- Visit the Alwar Koneru, a drinking water lake nearby temple
- Start to ascend the hill to reach Ahobilam which is 9 km far, is cut across virgin hills & forests served by several cascades of exquisite natural beauty
- Drop back to Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Ahobilam
Day 4: Ahobilam- Mahanandhi- Mantralayam
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- Proceed towards Mahanadi (70km, 1.5 hrs)
- Mahanadi is famous for its Mahanandishwara temple that dates back to the 7th Century
- Then visit the Pushkarni temple tank, where the crystal clear waters show up even a tiny item at the bottom
- After Darshan, proceed towards Mantralayam (180km, 4hrs)
- Madhwa Saint, Sri Raghavendra attained his Samadhi at Mantralayam near Kurnool some 300 years ago
- This little town located on the banks of river Tungabhadra all through the year
- Upon arrival, Check in Hotel
- Visit Mantralayam temple and get the blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Mantralayam
Day 5: Mantralayam- Hyderabad- Departure
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- Proceed towards Hyderabad (230km, 5hrs)
- Drop at Hyderabad Airport to board your flight back home
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- Economy class Airfare to and from Hyderabad
- 4 nights accommodation on double sharing basis
- Daily breakfast
- All tours and transfers in a private vehicle
- All sight seeing as per the itinerary
- All toll tax, parking fee, state tax & driver allowance etc
- Experienced driver cum guide
- Lunch, Dinner & Beverage
- Entrance fees/ monument Fees at all the sight seeing
- Puja and other ritual charges
- Any personal expenses like laundry, telephone bills etc
- Tips to Waiters/Drivers/ Guide
- Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusions
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