Mantralayam is a small town in Andhra Pradesh on the banks of Tungabhadra River. It is known for the MoolaBrindavanam of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swami - a Madhwa saint and follower of Sri Madhwacharya.
Day 01 : Pick Up From Hyderabad Airport / Railway Station - Kurnool
Pick up from Hyderabad Airport / Railway Station at 6 AM departure to Mantralayam (250 Kms. / 5 Hrs.). Visit 300 years old Raghavendra Swamy Temple, later have darshan of Panchamukha Anjaneyaswamy Temple and then proceed to Kurnool (80 Kms./2 Hrs.) Transfer to Hotel. In the evening visit Alampur Jogulambha Temple (27 Kms / ½ Hr) (a Shakthi Peetam) and back to Kurnool.
Day 02 : Kurnool To Nandhyal
After breakfast depart for Belum Caves (125 Kms. / 3 Hrs.) Belum caves are the second largest natural caves in Indian Sub-Continent after Meghalaya Caves. Belum caves are longer than Borra Caves near Araku Valley. Later visit Ahobhilam (100 Kms / 3 Hrs), the famous. Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple that dates back to the early 16th century which is unique for being the only temple where all the nine forms of Lord Narasimha Swamy are worshipped. Departure to Nandhyal (90 Kms./ 2 Hrs). On arrival, transfer to a Hotel.
Day 03 : Nandhyal To Mahanandi
After breakfast departure to Mahanandi - A noted pilgrimage centre, Mahanandi is surrounded by dense (Nallamala) forest and is famous for the Mahanandishwara that dates back to the 7th Century AD. The remarkable feature here is the crystal clear water which flows throughout the year from perennial springs. Later depart for Srisailam. (160 Kms / 4 Hrs). On arrival, transfer to A.P. Tourism Guest House.
Day 04 : Departure
In the morning visit Srisailam Temple (One of the Jyothirlinga Temple). Visit Lord Mallikharjuna Swamy and Shri Bhramarambika Devi (a Shakti Peetham) Temples and other local sightseeing places. Later in the afternoon, departure back to Hyderabad (210 Kms. / 5 Hrs).