The Bhadrachalam Tour Package From Hyderabad is a one-day private car trip from Hyderabad to the Rama temple at Bhadrachalam and to Parnasala. Pickup is from your home, hotel, railway station or bus stop, which suits devotees who cannot take leave for a longer trip. It is a very long day, so it is best for healthy adults.
Route and travel
As per the itinerary, pickup is between 4 and 5 AM. Bhadrachalam is about 310 to 320 km from Hyderabad, roughly 7 hours by car, and the plan is to arrive at about noon.
Darshan is planned from 12 to 1 PM, followed by lunch at your own cost and a visit to Parnasala between 2 and 6 PM. You reach Hyderabad at around midnight.
Places covered
- Sri Seeta Ramachandra Swamy Temple - the main shrine, linked to the 17th-century devotee Bhakta Ramadasu.
- Godavari bathing ghat - next to the temple, where many pilgrims take a holy dip.
- Parnasala - village about 35 km away where, as per local belief, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana lived in a hut during exile.
Tips for this trip
- You will spend 14 hours or more in the car, so carry a small pillow and rest on the way.
- The temple may close for a break in the afternoon; a late start could mean missing the noon darshan, so be ready at pickup time.
- Lunch is at your own cost, and eateries in Bhadrachalam town are simple.
- April and May are very hot in the Godavari valley; October to February is far more comfortable.
- Keep some cash, as card and UPI may not work at small shops near Parnasala.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Hyderabad to Bhadrachalam?
About 7 hours each way for roughly 310 to 320 km.
Will I be back in Hyderabad the same day?
Yes, the operator plans the drop at around midnight.
What does the car package include?
Please check the inclusions and fare shown on this page for this one-day trip.
See all Bhadrachalam tour packages. To add a river cruise through the Papikondalu hills, see the Hyderabad to Bhadrachalam-Papikondalu Road-Cum-River Cruise Tour Package.