TRAILS OF VIJAYANAGAR

TRAILS

OF VIJAYANAGAR

Gandikota Canyon.Andhra pradesh

The Vijayanagar Empire was one of the Largest Kingdom in South India.Vijayanagar Kingdom founded by Harihara and Bukkaraya in 1336 CE.Vijayanagar rulers constructed Temples and Forts across their region. In the following two centuries, the Vijayanagar empire dominated all of southern India. In 1565, at the Battle of Talikota, the army of Vijayanagara was defeated by an alliance of the Deccan sultanates. the ruins at Hampi capital City of Vijayanagar were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Gandikota

Gandikota located in Kadapa district,

Andhra Pradesh.Gandikota has a history to it and enjoys its own special features and popularity.

Over time, the Pennar River carved the pink granite rock of Erramala Hills and formed Gandikota Canyon. What we see now is a spectacular natural formation!

Gandikota Canyon has been an important part of Andhra Pradesh’ history. From the Kakatiyas and Vijayanagaras to the Qutub Shahis, everyone knew that the massive canyon needed to be under their control for better administration of the kingdom.

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is located in Nandi village, at the base of Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state, India.

The original temple in the complex, identified as one of the oldest temples of Karnataka, dates back to the early 9th century. The earliest inscriptions are from Nolamba dynasty ruler Nolambadiraja and the Rashtrakuta emperor Govinda III dated 806 CE, and copper plates of the Bana rulers Jayateja and Dattiya of about 810 CE. The temple was later under the patronage of successive notable South Indian dynasties. the Ganga Dynasty, the Chola dynasty, the Hoysala Empire and the Vijayanagara Empire.

Yaganti Caves

Yaganti is located in Yerramalla hills,Nandyal district,Andhra pradesh.offer immense natural beauty and unique setting to the locality, there are several natural caves in hills around the temple which were home for several saints throughout the ages

The temple was Built during the reign of Vijayanagar Kingdom.The Umamaheswara Temple at Yaganti houses idol of Lord Shiva and Paravathi carved out of single stone..Agastya Cave,Venkateswara cave,Rokkalla Caves,Sanka Caves and Pothuluri Veera brahmam cave is Main attractions at Yaganti.

Someswara Temple,Kolar

Someshwara Temple is located in kolar,Karnataka Which was built during the reign of Vijayanagar Empire. The Temple having very beautiful architectural quality and sculptural elegance.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.The temple entrance has a high Gopura built of brick and mortar and the main temple has a garbhagriha and a large ardhamantapa. The Kalyanamantapa or the Vasantha Mantapa also is a beautiful architectural creation.

Belum Caves

Belum Caves in Situated in Kurnool district.Andra pradesh.These caves were formed some millions of years ago, when a constant stream of water cut through the black limestone deposits in the area. The cave system is also the second largest in the Indian subcontinent, right after Meghalaya’s Krem Liat Prah.

outside the cave, on a hillock, there’s a white 40 ft Buddha statue. Right behind that is the Belum Cave with some of the most striking stalagmite and stalactite formations that you will ever see. Belum is 150 ft deep and is an important site for Buddhists.

Lepakshi

Lepakshi is located in the District of Anantapur,Andhra pradesh.The Lepakshi Temple is famous for its three shrines, which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Veerabhadra.The temple was built in the Vijayanagar architectural style and has beautiful sculptures adorning the walls.The large Monolithic Nandi Carved from Granite Situated outside of the Temple.

Lepakshi has many murals from the Vijayanagar Era and the famous sculpture of the snake on the Nagalinga. Local legend claims that the 'naga' was carved from a single block of stone.

Tadipatri

Tadipatri town located on the banks of River Pennar in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. It was ruled by Various dynasties belonging to the Chalukyas Hoysalas and Vijayanagara Empire.

Two Temples Situated here.one for Siva and another for Vishnu.Both Temples are Constructed in 16th Century.Chintala Venkataramana Swami temple and Bugga Ramalingeshwara temple has beautiful Architecture of Vijyayanagar Style.Chintala venkatramana samy Temple has beautiful Sculptures of Ramayana.The Epic story of India.

Four Days

Day 01 - Departure from Chennai at 5.30 AM.

Visiting,Kolar and Bhoganandhi.

Night staying at Chikkabalapur.

Day 02 - Departure from Chikkabalapur

Visiting Lepakshi,Penukonda,Tadipatri Overnight staying at Tadipatri.

Day 03 - Visiting Belum caves,Yaganti Caves and

Temples,Staying at Gandikotta.

Day 04 - Visiting Gandikotta grand canyon and

Temples.Return to Chennai at Night.

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Tour price includes

A/C Traveller for sight seeing
Vegetarian Food(unlimited)
Accommodation at reputed Hotels in
Twin Sharing basis
Purified drinking water two litres Perday.
Historian / Guide Fees
State Permit, Toll, Parking.
Govt taxes included.

Tour price excludes

Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses
Food and drinks at hotel room service, Laundry services
Any up gradation in the room category
Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective Government or statutory bodies.
Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances,natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
Medicines required if any.
Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach