3-Day Spiritual and Cultural Road Trip from Hyderabad to Telangana Temples

Day 1: Bhadrachalam Pilgrimage

Bhadrachalam, Telangana on May 1, 2025

7:00am

Drive from Hyderabad to Bhadrachalam

Begin your journey early morning by car, covering approximately 310 km north-east on NH563 and NH30. The drive will take around 7 hours with breaks.
INR0, 7h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at local restaurant

Enjoy a traditional Telugu meal at Sri Annapurna restaurant, open from 12pm to 9pm, known for its authentic cuisine.
INR400, 1h0m

3:30pm

Visit Sree Seetha Ramachandraswamy Vari Devasthanam

Explore this famous temple dedicated to Lord Rama; admire its architecture and spiritual ambiance. The temple is open from 6am to 9pm daily.
INR0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Evening darshan and aarti

Participate in evening rituals and aarti ceremony to experience the devotional culture at the temple.
INR0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Vasavi

Dine on local specialties such as Pesarattu and spicy vegetarian thalis at Hotel Vasavi, open until 10pm.
INR500, 1h0m

Day 2: Temple Tour and Travel

Kondagattu and Vemulawada, Telangana on May 2, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start your day with a hearty South Indian breakfast featuring dosa and filter coffee.
INR200, 1h0m

8:30am

Drive to Kondagattu Hanuman Temple

Travel 60 km from Bhadrachalam to Kondagattu, known for its serene hill temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, about 1.5 hours drive.
INR0, 1h30m

10:00am

Visit Kondagattu Hanuman Temple

Explore this popular Hindu shrine set on a hilltop offering scenic views and spiritual insight; the temple operates 5am to 9pm.
INR0, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at local dhaba

Enjoy local Telangana cuisine at a nearby dhaba with spicy curries and rice, open until 3pm.
INR350, 1h0m

1:30pm

Drive to Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swami Temple in Vemulawada

Drive roughly 45 km west to Vemulawada, the temple town famous for this major Shaivite temple, about 1 hour drive.
INR0, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swami Temple

Admire the ancient Dravidian architecture and take part in the temple rituals; temple is open from 6am to 9pm.
INR0, 2h0m

5:00pm

Explore Vemulawada town

Walk through the quaint town, visiting local shops and markets for souvenirs and handicrafts.
INR0, 1h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at local restaurant

Taste traditional Telangana non-vegetarian dishes at the renowned Dakshina Restaurant, open till 10pm.
INR600, 1h0m

Day 3: Return via Spiritual Stops

Vemulawada to Hyderabad, Telangana on May 3, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast with idli, vada, and chutneys at your accommodation in Vemulawada.
INR200, 1h0m

8:30am

Visit additional temples in Vemulawada

Spend the morning visiting lesser-known temples around Vemulawada like the Bheemeshwara Temple, open 6am-8pm.
INR0, 2h0m

10:30am

Begin drive back to Hyderabad

Start your return journey covering approximately 150 km south via NH44; the drive will take about 3 hours.
INR0, 3h0m

1:30pm

Lunch en route at Shadab Restaurant near Karimnagar

Relish Hyderabadi biryani and kebabs, popular along the highway, open till 4pm.
INR450, 1h0m

2:30pm

Complete drive to Hyderabad

Continue the remainder of your journey and arrive back in Hyderabad by late afternoon.
INR0, 1h30m