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Yadadri, Bhadrachalam & Basara · Telangana's Three Great Shrines

Lakshmi Narasimha at Yadagirigutta, Sita Ramachandra on the Godavari and Gnana Saraswati at Basara

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3 Nights / 4 Days(3N/4D)
India, Telangana
easy pace
Great for family, senior, couples

Destinations: Hyderabad → Yadagirigutta → Warangal → Ramappa → Bhadrachalam → Parnasala → Basara

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Overview

About this Yadadri, Bhadrachalam & Basara trip

Telangana's biggest pilgrimages are spread across the state, and this four-day circuit from Hyderabad covers them without overnight buses. Yadadri (officially Yadagirigutta again since 2024) was rebuilt in carved black granite and reopened in 2022, with the cave shrine of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at its heart. From there you head to Warangal for the Thousand Pillar temple and Bhadrakali, and to the UNESCO-listed Ramappa temple before reaching Bhadrachalam on the Godavari, where Bhakta Ramadasu built the temple of Sita Ramachandra Swamy in the 17th century. Nearby Parnasala marks where Sita is said to have been taken by Ravana. The last day takes you north to Basara, one of India's few Gnana Saraswati temples, where families bring children for Aksharabhyasam, their first writing of letters.

Telangana temple circuit from Hyderabad with Yadadri, Warangal, Ramappa, Bhadrachalam, Parnasala and Basara.

Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Stay: 3-star hotels
Transport: Private AC sedan or Innova from Hyderabad with Telugu-speaking driver
Best time: October to March; Sri Rama Navami kalyanam at Bhadrachalam (March/April) and Vasant Panchami at Basara are very crowded
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why families choose this circuit

Three major Telangana shrines in four days from Hyderabad
Ramappa (UNESCO) and Warangal's Kakatiya temples on the way
Help booking Aksharabhyasam at Basara for your child
Godavari-side stay at Bhadrachalam
Vegetarian meals and comfortable hotels
Private car throughout — flexible for seniors

Trip highlights

Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple
Thousand Pillar temple, Warangal
Ramappa temple (UNESCO)
Bhadrachalam Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple
Parnasala
Basara Gnana Saraswati temple

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Yadadri, Bhadrachalam & Basara

4 days, planned end to end

D1
- Morning pickup in Hyderabad; drive to Yadagirigutta (approx. 1.5 hrs)
- Darshan of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and a walk around the black-granite mada streets
- Drive to Warangal (approx. 2 hrs): Thousand Pillar temple and Bhadrakali temple
- Overnight in Warangal
D2
- Ramappa (Rudreshwara) temple with its floating bricks and Kakatiya sculpture
- Ramappa lake viewpoint
- Drive to Bhadrachalam (approx. 4 hrs) via Eturnagaram forest
- Evening darshan at Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple and Godavari ghat
D3
- Early darshan and the Bhakta Ramadasu memorial
- Parnasala (approx. 35 km): Sita's hut and the Godavari banks
- Drive back to Hyderabad (approx. 6.5 hrs)
- Overnight in Hyderabad
D4
- Early drive to Basara (approx. 4 hrs)
- Darshan at Gnana Saraswati temple; Aksharabhyasam for children (optional)
- Godavari ghat and Vedavyasa cave shrine
- Return to Hyderabad by evening; drop at home, airport or station

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

1 night in Warangal, 1 night in Bhadrachalam, 1 night in Hyderabad (3-star hotels)
Daily vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Private AC car for the full circuit (approx. 1,100 km)
Assistance with special darshan and Aksharabhyasam ticket booking
Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

Special darshan, kalyanam, abhishekam and Aksharabhyasam tickets
Ramappa / monument entry fees
Lunches and prasadam purchases
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star hotels

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC sedan or Innova from Hyderabad with Telugu-speaking driver

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Hyderabad → Yadadri → Warangal · Ramappa → Bhadrachalam · Parnasala → Hyderabad · Basara day trip

Route

Route map

9 stops from start to finish

HyderabadStart
2YadagiriguttaStop 2
3WarangalStop 3
4RamappaStop 4
5BhadrachalamStop 5
6ParnasalaStop 6
7HyderabadStop 7
8BasaraStop 8
HyderabadFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; Sri Rama Navami kalyanam at Bhadrachalam (March/April) and Vasant Panchami at Basara are very crowded

Things to carry

Traditional wear — required for special darshan at Yadadri
Original Aadhaar card
Slates, chalk or notebook for Aksharabhyasam (also sold at the temple)
Sun cap and water bottle
Slip-on footwear

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is it Yadadri or Yadagirigutta?

Both refer to the same temple. The name Yadadri was used after the temple's reconstruction; in 2024 the Telangana government restored the original name Yadagirigutta for the temple and town.

Are phones allowed inside?

Phones are not allowed in the main sanctum at Yadagirigutta and Bhadrachalam. Lockers are available near the entry.

What is Aksharabhyasam?

It is the ceremony where a young child (usually 2–5 years old) writes their first letters in front of Goddess Saraswati. Tickets are bought at the Basara temple counter; mornings are least crowded.

Can we skip Basara to make it shorter?

Yes. Without Basara the trip becomes 2 nights and 3 days, ending in Hyderabad on Day 3. We'll reprice it accordingly.

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