Duration : 16 Nights / 17 Days

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In this tour we explore the tribes and cultural highlights of the states of Andhra Pradesh and the newly formed state of Telengana. From Hindu temples to Buddhist sites, from Muslim monuments to tribal cultures in the remote countryside, this is indeed a tour which will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the South Eastern area of India.

Day-01: Arrival at Hydrabad

. Visit Charminar & SalarJung Museum. Overnight at Hotel

(Around 1,000 years ago the region comprising modern day Hyderabad and its surroundings was known as Golkonda, meaning ‘shepherd’s hillock’, and Golkonda Fort became an important trading post in the 16th century as the capital city of the Qutb Shahi rulers. It was the only place in the world which traded diamonds, and soon it became home to Persians, Turkish & Arab traders, Abyssinians soldiers and French travellers. Golkonda was a fortified city for over 62 years, and today the magnificent tombs built for the royal family still stand, leaving behind a timeless architectural heritage. In 1591, the capital shifted from Golkonda to Hyderabad. Trade continued to flourish and people from all over continued to pour into this cosmopolitan city. In 1687, the Mughals attacked Golkonda and established the Asaf Jahi Dynasty, with the Nizams at the helm. The Nizam’s legacy is one of wealth and grandeur, and from 1724 to 1948 it became the largest princely state of India. This intermingling of several different cultures, and the liberal outlook of both dynasties, established Hyderabad’s multi-cultural society and harmonious syncretic culture as it remains today. Explore the city of Hyderabad including Charminar, Qutubsahi tomb, Salarjung museum and post lunch Golkonda Fort.)

Day-02: Hyderabad

:Post breakfast visit ancient Mosque and Royal Palace, afternoon visit Golkunda Fort. Overnight at Hydrabad

Day-03: Hyderabad

After breakfast a full day excursion to Nagarjana Konda ( 125 kms 3 hrs drive one way)

Nagarjunakonda (Nāgārjunikoṇḍa, meaning Nagarjuna Hill) is a historical town, now an island located near Nagarjuna Sagar in Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, near the state border with Telangana. The ruins of several Mahayana Buddhist and Hindu shrines are located at Nagarjunakonda. It is one of India's richest Buddhist sites, and now lies almost entirely under the Nagarjunasagar Dam. It is named after Nagarjuna, a southern Indian master of Mahayana Buddhism who lived in the 2nd century, who is believed to have been responsible for the Buddhist activity in the area. The site was once the location of many Buddhist universities and monasteries, attracting students from as far as China, Gandhara, Bengal and Sri Lanka

Because of the construction of the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, the archaeological relics at Nagarjunakonda were submerged, and had to be excavated and transferred to higher land on the hill, which has become an island.

Day-04: Hyderabad - Warangle

After breakfast drive to Wrangle en route visit Lambadi tribe & typical Andhra villages. Overnight at Hoel Suprabha.

En route visiting tribal and Local villages. Morning visit the Lambadi/ Banjara tribe on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Also visit their needle work on cloth in their village. The Lambardi/ Banjara tribe is a migratory group tracing their origin from Afganistan – Rajastan - Hyderabad. Overnight Hyderabad

Day-05: Warangle

Wrangle fort, 1000 pilar temple & Nearby tribal villages. Overnight at Hotel Suprabha

Visit Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillared temple and South Indian temples. Warangal Fort to have existed since at least from the 12th century when it was the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty. The fort has four ornamental gates, known as Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, that originally formed the entrances to a now ruined great Shiva temple. The Kakatiyan arch has been adopted and officially incorporated into the Emblem of Telangana after the state bifurcation. The Thousand pillared temple was constructed in the 1163 AD by Rudra Deva. It depicts typical Chalukyan style of architecture. The three presiding deities are Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. Overnight Warangal,

Day-06: Warangle

Visit Debunnigutta Buddhist site & Konda reddy tribal villages. Overnight at Suptrabha

After breakfast drive to Bhupalapally area to visit Buddhist ruins of Devunigutta, Devunigutta , though small it resembles more to Anger wat tand build around 6th Century AD. Later visit Koitar / Kondareddy tribal villages nearby. Overnight Warangal.

Day-07: Warangle - Vijayawada

Wrangle to Vijayawada en route visit typical tribal villages and Silk Ikkate weaving Handloom villages. Overnight at Marriot

Day-08 : Vijayawada

After breakfast visit to Amravati . The Amravati Stupa, popularly known as the great stūpa at Amravati, is a ruined Buddhist monument, probably built in phases between the third century BC. Amareswara Swamy or Amaralingeswara Swamy refers to Lord Shiva in this temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Krishna River. The consort of Lord Amareswara Swamy is Bala Chamundika.As the mythology says that the Sivalinga at this place is installed and established by Lord Indra. Overnight Vijayawada.

Day-09: Vijayawada (220 kms round trip 4hrs drive)

Full day excursion to Guntupalli Buddhist site and villages. Guntupalli is famous for The rock-cut part of the site having two Buddhist caves, a chaitya hall and a large group of stupas. The chaitya hall has a rare carved stone entrance replicating wooden architecture, During excavation, three relic caskets were found. The caskets had many precious elements like gold, silver, crystal beads. The bronze image of Padmapani was found along with one of the caskets. The inscription on the casket was in the Devanagari script which indicates the year as from the 9th to 10th century. Overnight Vijayawada.

Day-10 : Vijayawada

Visit Kondapalli fort and the Kondapalli Artisan villages (Toys & artisan). Overnight at Vijayawada

Kondapali fort. This Fort was build in 14th century and inhabited upto end of Mughal rule in 18th Century. Also visit nearby local villages who are famous for making Kondapalli toys. Overnight Vijayawada.

Day-11: Vijayawada - Vizag

Vijayawada catch the flight to Vizag. Arrival at Vizag & Visit Fishing harbour. Overnight at Novotel

Day-12 : Vizag

Ful day visit Shankram Buddhist and afternoon visit Thotla Konda & Bhavikonda Buddhist site. Overnight at Novotel

Day-13 : Vizag - Araku - Vizag

Day excursion to Araku and visit Bora caves along Shimanchalam temple. Overnight at Hotel in Vizag

Day-14 : Vizag - Srikakulam

After breakfast proceed to Srikakulam and afternoon visit Srikurmum Temple. Overnight at Hotel blue Earth

Day-15 : Srikakulam - Sunray Resort

Morning visit Salihundam Buddhist site and later visit Mukhalingam Siva temple. Overnight at Sun Ray village Resort

Day-16: Sunray Resort

Leasure after the long expedition at the Resort.

Day-17: Sunray Resort - Vizag Departure

Transport to the Airport for onward destinations

Payment Terms :

• Advance 50% payment to book your seat
• 100% balance payment at least 30 days before the commencement of tour
• Refund policy in case of cancellation:
• 80% of total cost if cancelled 60 days or more before the commencement of tour
• 50% of total cost if cancelled 30 days to 59 days before the commencement of tour
• 20% of total cost if cancelled 16 days to 29 days before the commencement of tour
• No refund if cancelled 15 days or lesser before the commencement of tour

Please note:

Date of cancellation will be the date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel, received by us. Refund amount will be calculated excluding the date of commencement of tour.

Terms & Condition:

• By agreeing to participate in any of our tours, the participant confirms to understand and voluntarily agree to all the terms and conditions, including the below mentioned:
• Fitness to complete the Tour is the sole criterion for participation.
• Participants are advised to consult their physician in case they have any kind of medical history of hypertension, cardiac issues or any other ailments.
• Tour mentor's decisions during the tour are final and binding.
• Tropical Vacation can not be held responsible for injuries, damages or losses caused to any participant due to acts of god,terrorist activities, social or labour unrest, local laws, abnormal conditions or developments or any other conditions or omissions outside the control of Tropical Vacations
• All participants travelling with Tropical Vacations must complete and sign a Risk Release Agreement before the commencement of tour.
• All disputes are subject to Odisha jurisdiction only.

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Bhubaneswar-751005, Odisha, India,
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