A short 2-day road trip | Temple & Cave Road Trip: A Spiritual and Scenic Escape

Duration: 2 Days

Mode of Transport: Car 🚗
Route: Covering historic temples and ancient caves across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Day 1: Journey Through Sacred Sites

📍 Start: Departed early in the morning at 6AM in Hyderabad, ensuring a comfortable drive to Beechupalli. 

• 09:15 AM – Beechupalli Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple (Beechupalli)
• Begin with blessings from Lord Hanuman at this revered temple along the banks of the Krishna River.
• 11:00 AM – Jogulamba Gadwal Temple (Jogulamba Gadwal)
• Experience the powerful presence of Goddess Jogulamba, one of the 18 Shakti Peethas. Here you can raft on river tungabhadra at 50 rupees per head. Even in summer you see water here.
• 03:00 PM – Mahanandi Main Temple (Mahanandi)
• Drive through scenic landscapes to reach Mahanandi, home to a famous water temple with crystal-clear pools.
• 06:00 PM – Ahobilam Temple (Ahobilam)
• This temple complex dedicated to Lord Narasimha offers a mix of divinity and trekking adventures. If you prefer to visit all 9 temples plan for half a day to full day here. We had darshan at yeva ahobhilam and diguva ahobhilam, 2 of 9 temples. Yeguva ahobhilam closes at 7PM and diguva ahobhilam at 8PM, so, plan accordingly.
• 09:00 PM – S Kothur Temple (Kothuru). Night stay at S Kothuru. You can also stay in Nandhyal if you want a full fledged accomodation.

• A peaceful spot to conclude the day with evening prayers before resting overnight.

Day 2: Ancient Caves & Hidden Gems

📍 Start: Early morning serenity before exploring nature’s wonders.

• 05:00 AM – S Kothur Temple (Kothuru)
• Temple opens at 5AM and get ready before. Sunday is the most busiest day in temple. Abhishekam at temple takes around 10 minutes but with crowd waiting time is large, so, plan to visit temple early hours. 
• 09:00 AM – Billa Surgam Caves (Beeravolu, Andhra Pradesh)
• A fascinating archaeological site with prehistoric significance—perfect for adventurers and history buffs. The road that leads to this is awesome
  View of caves here: https://www.instagram.com/rambola_rosy/reel/DKNIVmNTWPm/
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  Enjoy the scenic road to Caves: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKICxVvT_Tl/
  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gCtLwGwmVXs
  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9hAQZX17Twc
• 11:30 AM – Sree Chowdeshwari Temple (Nandavanam)
• After having darshan you can have lunch here in the temple

• End the journey with a visit to this temple dedicated to Goddess Chowdeshwari, embracing divine energy before heading to Hyderabad

Trip Essentials:

✅ Fuel up before long stretches of travel.
✅ Pack snacks and water for road convenience.
✅ Carry comfortable footwear for temple visits and cave exploration.
✅ Plan stops for scenic photos along the way!

This trip blends spirituality, nature, and adventure, making for an unforgettable drive across India’s cultural heritage. Let me know if you’d like adjustments or extra details! 🚙✨