Gandikota Belum Caves Lepakshi
₹10,000
Tour Dates: 30th Jan-2nd Feb,2025
Duration: 3 Nights 4 Days
Description
Gandikota Belum Caves Lepakshi Tour
Join us to explore some of the least explored hidden gems of India. We will be taking you to Gandikota, Belum Caves and Lepakshi Temple in this tour.
Gandikota:
Everyone knows about the beautiful Grand Canyon in Arizona, but did you know that we have Grand Canyon in our India Itself?
It’s hidden in a small village called Gandikota in the outskirts of Andhra Pradesh. This Village has a Gandikota Fort situated on the banks of Pennar River, which is famous as ‘Grand Canyon of India’ because of the beautiful gorge formed by this river. This fort acquired its name due to the gorge (Gorge is called Gandi in Telegu), which is formed between Erramala Hills. The fort’s history dates to 12th Century and has played an important role in Andhra History.
Belum Caves:
Belum Caves are the second largest caves in Indian Continent after Krem Liat Prah in Meghalaya & is famous for its stalactite & stalagmite Formations.
This Natural wonder would leave you astonished as soon as you step down through the stairs of belum caves. The caves have long passages, Galleries, spacious caverns with fresh water and siphons. The cave system has been formed over the course of thousands of years by the constant flow of underground water & reaches its deepest point (151 ft.) at Paatalganga Point.
Lepakshi Temple:
Lepakshi Temple is an example of Fine Arts & rich Architecture. This Temple is also known as Veerbhadra Temple and it is both, a pilgrim centre & a tourist Place. The Architecture of this temple reflects Vijayanagara Style. Few of the major attractions of Lepakshi temple are the hanging pillars & India’s Largest monolithic ‘Nandi’. Temple also has footprint of Maa Sita & Lepakshi saree designs carved beautifully on the pillars.
So do join us to visit these unexplored gems.
- Exploring the offbeat & isolated Gandikota Fort & Pennar River Gorge
- Visit to 2 ancient Temples (Madhavaraya & Ranganatha Swamy), Jamia Masjid, Chaar Minar, large Granary and graceful Pigeon Tower which are parts of Fort Complex
- Witness the beautiful Sunrise & Sunset from the Fort
- Visit Lepakshi Temple which is a fine piece of Art & Architecture
- Experience a different world inside the belum caves
Inclusions:
- 2 Nights Accommodation (at Hindupur & Gandikota Hotel) on Twin/ Triple Sharing (As stay facilities are very limited in Gandikota.)
- All Transport & Meals costs from Hindupur to Tadipatri
- Guide Charges
- Entry Fees
Exclusions:
- 5% GST
- Meals in Trains
- Train Fare
- Camera fees, if any
- Mineral Water, Beverages cost
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
Gandikota Belum Caves Lepakshi Tour
Day 0, Wednesday:
Board LTT Coimbatore Express at 10.35 pm.
Day 1, Thursday:
Reach Hindupur by 5.00 p.m.
We will check-in into nearby hotel & rest.
Night stay at Hindupur
(Dinner)
Day 2, Friday:
Check out post breakfast & move towards Lepakshi.
Explore Lepakshi Temple for 2 hours. We will proceed to Gandikota.
Explore Gandikota Fort, Enjoy the Sunset at the Grand Canyon & move towards Hotel.
Night Stay at Gandikota
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3, Saturday:
Wake up early morning to witness Sunrise from the Pennar River Gorge.
Post Breakfast, checkout from the Hotel.
We will move towards Belum Caves.
After exploring caves, proceed towards Bugga Rama Lingeshwara Temple.
Proceed towards Tadipatri Railway Station to take Train back to Mumbai at 7.15 p.m.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 4, Sunday:
Reach Mumbai by 12.30 p.m.
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