3-Day Temple Pilgrimage: Mumbai → Rajahmundry → Pithapuram → Annavaram → Samalkot → Kakinada → Draksharamam → Kotipalli (3–5 Oct 2025)

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer

Mumbai, India → Rajahmundry, India → Pithapuram, India on October 3, 2025

5:25pm

Flight: Mumbai → Rajahmundry

Board the scheduled flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Rajahmundry (RJA). Flight departs 17:25 — keep boarding pass and ID ready.
INR0, 1h45m

7:10pm

Arrive Rajahmundry Airport

Land at Rajahmundry at 19:10. Collect luggage and hire pre-booked taxi for Pithapuram; allow 20–30 minutes for deplaning and baggage.
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7:40pm

Drive: Rajahmundry → Pithapuram (by road)

Road transfer to Pithapuram (approx 45–75 minutes depending on traffic). Plan a short stop en route for tea/snacks or an early dinner.
INR1500, 1h15m

8:15pm

Tea / Light Dinner Stop (en route)

Quick roadside tiffin/restaurant stop for tea and snacks or a light dinner — try local items like idli, dosa or spicy Andhra snacks to warm up after travel. Most roadside shops open until 22:00; confirm on arrival.
INR250, 0h30m

9:30pm

Check-in: Hotel in Pithapuram

Arrive Pithapuram, check into your hotel and rest. Book a hotel with early breakfast service to enable a morning temple start.
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Day 2: Temple Circuit

Pithapuram → Annavaram → Samalkot → Kakinada, India on October 4, 2025

6:00am

Pithapuram Temple Darshan

Morning darshan at the main Pithapuram temple(s) — arrive early to avoid crowds. Typical temple hours: early morning (≈06:00) to noon and evening (≈16:00–20:00); verify locally for special sevas.
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7:10am

Breakfast & Tea-Snacks in Pithapuram

Breakfast at the hotel or a local tiffin shop: try pesarattu, idli/dosa and filter coffee — light and quick before the road journey.
INR150, 0h30m

8:00am

Drive: Pithapuram → Annavaram

Road journey toward Annavaram (approx 45–75 minutes). Scenic short drive inland; expect minor traffic on approach to the Annavaram temple.
INR800, 1h0m

9:15am

Annavaram Temple Visit (Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy)

Annavaram is a major hilltop temple with expansive prasad and darshan facilities; arrive by mid-morning when queues are reasonable. Typical opening hours run from early morning till night (≈04:00–21:00); special sevas may require tokens.
INR100, 1h30m

11:00am

Lunch in/near Annavaram

Have lunch at the temple canteen or a nearby restaurant; try local Andhra thali or prasadam for a filling midday meal. Most eateries open by 11:00–11:30.
INR300, 1h0m

12:30pm

Drive: Annavaram → Samalkot

Continue by road to Samalkot (approx 45–75 minutes). Travel through semi-urban stretches — keep water and light snacks handy.
INR700, 1h0m

2:00pm

Samalkot Temple Visits

Visit key temples in Samalkot (local Rama/Venugopala temples depending on your preference). Most local temples are open daytime (≈06:00–12:00 & 16:00–20:00); mid-afternoon visits are usually quieter.
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3:15pm

Drive: Samalkot → Kakinada

Short road transfer to Kakinada (≈30–60 minutes). You can stop en route for tea/snacks if needed.
INR500, 0h45m

4:00pm

Kakinada Temple Visits & Coastal Walk

Visit popular Kakinada temples (timings typically 06:00–12:00 & 16:00–20:00). If time allows, take a short walk along the coast or the Harbour area before evening prayers.
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6:30pm

Dinner (Kakinada specialties)

Enjoy an Andhra/Coastal seafood dinner or vegetarian thali at a reputable local restaurant or your hotel — expect restaurants to serve dinner from 19:00; if you prefer earlier, ask the hotel to arrange.
INR400, 1h0m

8:00pm

Check-in: Hotel in Kakinada

Check into your Kakinada hotel and rest for early departure the next day; confirm a packed breakfast if you plan to leave before hotel breakfast service.
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Day 3: Draksharamam & Return

Kakinada → Draksharamam → Kotipalli → Rajahmundry → Mumbai, India on October 5, 2025

6:00am

Depart Kakinada → Draksharamam

Early road transfer to Draksharamam (approx 45–75 minutes) to reach the temple in the cooler morning hours for comfortable darshan.
INR700, 1h0m

7:15am

Draksharamam Temple Darshan (Bhimeswara)

Morning darshan at Draksharamam’s famous Bhimeswara temple; typical opening hours are from early morning until evening (≈06:00–20:00). Expect a peaceful morning atmosphere for rites and photos.
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8:30am

Tea / Snacks near Draksharamam

Short tea/snack break after darshan — local stalls offer chai, vada, and savory items; good time to stretch and freshen up.
INR150, 0h30m

9:30am

Drive: Draksharamam → Kotipalli

Road journey to Kotipalli (approx 45–90 minutes depending on exact route). Kotipalli is a quieter pilgrimage spot — plan for relaxed visiting time.
INR800, 1h15m

11:15am

Kotipalli Temple Visit

Visit the Kotipalli temple and surrounds — enjoy the less-crowded atmosphere and riverine views if accessible; many small temples are open by mid-morning.
INR0, 0h45m

12:30pm

Lunch en route / at Kotipalli

Have lunch at a local eatery or packed lunch you arranged earlier — choose light rice dishes, fish curry (if you eat seafood) or a vegetarian thali to recharge for the drive back.
INR300, 1h0m

2:00pm

Tea / Snacks (mid-afternoon)

Short tea/snacks break about midway on the Kotipalli → Rajahmundry run to stay refreshed and avoid fatigue on the road.
INR150, 0h30m

3:00pm

Drive: Kotipalli → Rajahmundry

Return drive to Rajahmundry (approx 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic). Aim to arrive with comfortable buffer time for airport check-in.
INR1200, 1h30m

5:00pm

Arrive Rajahmundry — relax / airport transfer

Reach Rajahmundry city or airport area; stretch, use restroom, and finish any last-minute shopping. For a 19:40 flight, plan to reach the airport curbside by ~18:40 (allow 60–75 minutes for airport formalities).
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6:40pm

Check-in at Rajahmundry Airport

Complete airline check-in and security. Domestic flights typically require 60–90 minutes lead time; be at the gate well before 19:40 departure.
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7:40pm

Flight: Rajahmundry → Mumbai

Depart Rajahmundry at 19:40 for Mumbai; flight time ~1h45m. Arrival at Mumbai scheduled 21:25. Ensure all tickets and ID are handy.
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9:25pm

Arrive Mumbai

Touchdown at Mumbai (scheduled arrival 21:25). Collect luggage and proceed home or onward transport.
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