Embark on a spiritually enriching journey through Andhra Pradesh’s most sacred Shiva temples with our 4-Day Pancharama & Temple Circuit Tour. Beginning and ending in Visakhapatnam, this pilgrimage covers all the five revered Pancharama Kshetras — Amaravati, Draksharama, Kumararama, Ksheeraramam, and Someswaram — along with other divine temples such as Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Penugonda Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, Ryali Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, and Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada.
Experience spiritual bliss, scenic drives along the Godavari and Krishna rivers, and the cultural essence of Andhra’s sacred heartlands in this well-curated temple circuit.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation in well-rated hotels on a twin/triple sharing basis
- Daily Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel
- All transfers and sightseeing by private AC vehicle
- Driver allowance, toll, parking, and fuel charges
- Assistance on arrival and departure
- All applicable taxes
What is NOT included in the tour
- Lunches
- Entry tickets at temples, monuments, or sightseeing spots
- Special darshan/pooja charges (if applicable)
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, and telephone calls
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, traffic delays, or road closures
- Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” list
- Visit all five sacred Pancharama Kshetras – Amaravati, Draksharama, Samalkot, Palakollu, and Kotipalli
- Seek blessings at the famous Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada
- Darshan at Annavaram Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple
- Visit Mangalagiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, a revered hill shrine
- Explore Penugonda Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple and Ryali Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple
- Comfortable travel across Andhra Pradesh’s divine and scenic temple circuit
- Dedicated driver and seamless arrangements throughout the tour
Route: Visakhapatnam → Rajahmundry → Vijayawada → Amaravati → Visakhapatnam
Day 1 – Visakhapatnam to Rajahmundry
Upon arrival in Visakhapatnam, you will be received and driven towards Rajahmundry, a journey of approximately five hours. En route, visit the sacred Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at Annavaram, a popular pilgrimage hill shrine dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana. After darshan, continue to Rajahmundry and check in to the hotel. In the evening, you may enjoy a serene walk along the picturesque Godavari River ghats. Overnight stay in Rajahmundry.
Day 2 – Rajahmundry Local & Nearby Temples
After breakfast, proceed to explore the divine circuit of the Pancharama Kshetras. Begin with a visit to Draksharama, home to the famous Sri Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, one of the Pancharamas. Continue to Samalkot to visit the Sri Kumara Bhimeswara Swamy Temple, another of the Pancharamas, followed by Kotipalli Someswaram Temple, situated about 60 km away. Later, visit Pithapuram, the sacred site of Sri Dattatreya Swamy Temple. Return to Rajahmundry by evening for overnight stay.
Day 3 – Rajahmundry to Palakollu, Penugonda & Vijayawada
This morning, drive towards Palakollu, about three hours away, to visit Ksheeraramam – Sri Ksheera Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple, one of the five Pancharama shrines. Continue to Penugonda, where the Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple is located, an important place of worship for the Arya Vysya community. Then visit Ryali, renowned for the Sri Jaganmohini Kesava Swamy Temple, famous for its unique idol depicting both Lord Vishnu and Mohini in a single form. Later, proceed to Vijayawada and check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 – Vijayawada to Amaravati, Mangalagiri & Return to Visakhapatnam
After breakfast, visit Amaravati, where you will have darshan at Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, one of the Pancharama Kshetras and an ancient temple situated on the banks of River Krishna. Continue to Mangalagiri, a sacred hill temple dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, followed by a visit to the iconic Kanaka Durga Temple overlooking the Krishna River. After completing these divine visits, begin your return journey to Visakhapatnam (around seven hours drive). Upon arrival, you will be dropped off for your onward journey.
