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Mahanandiswara temple
The main Shiva temple. With fifty devotees, keep about ninety minutes for darshan and the queue.
Nava Nandi shrines
Nine Nandi shrines around Nandyal. A bus can cover several in half a day; a few are on narrow roads.
Ahobilam
About 60 km away. The lower temple is easy for a bus; the upper shrines need a walk or a jeep. Half a day.
Distance
360 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 9 hr
Via Bagepalli, Jammalamadugu and Nandyal
Starting from
₹ 39600
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
Start
95 km
175 km
215 km
275 km
310 km
350 km
360 km
One boarding point
The bus boards the group at one point at 5 am, ideally a wide road in the north of the city, so it joins NH44 without crossing the centre. Near Majestic the police allow a private bus only a minute or two to load, which is not enough for a pilgrim group. Big bags go in the hold, and each person keeps water and a shawl at the seat. The bus runs straight up the highway to Bagepalli for breakfast, 95 km out. Name one leader for every ten people for the head count at every halt.
Breakfast before the border
Bagepalli, 95 km out, is the breakfast stop, just before the highway reaches the Andhra border. A hotel with bus parking near NH44 serves dosa and meals; for a full bus keep 40 minutes, since the restroom queue is long. There is a toll plaza here. The town is at about 707 m, in dry country of groundnut and silk mulberry. After breakfast the bus leaves the highway for the road to Kadiri, which is narrower, so the driver slows to suit it.
Narasimha temple town
Kadiri, 175 km out, is the halfway town. The Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha temple here is a natural first darshan for a pilgrim bus; park on the main road and walk the group in. Keep 45 minutes. In the Brahmotsavam season, with its chariot festival, the streets are packed and a big bus may not get close, so check the date. The town is on NH42 at about 504 m. Jasmine from Kadiri is sold near the temple, good for the puja at Mahanandi.
Tea and restroom
Pulivendula, 215 km out, is a short tea and restroom halt. For a full bus, the driver picks a fuel station or hotel with room to pull in. Keep 15 minutes and count heads before leaving. The town is in Kadapa district at about 272 m, and the four lane road to Kadapa begins here, though our bus turns north. Fill the drinking water cans, because the afternoon on the low road ahead is hot. Lunch is about 60 km on.
Lunch
Jammalamadugu, 275 km out on NH67, is the lunch stop. We call a hotel the morning before, so Andhra meals for the whole bus are ready; keep 45 minutes. The town is low at about 169 m and hot after noon. Gandikota fort and the Penna gorge are about 15 km away, a good half day on the return if the group has time. Belum Caves are about 50 km off. After lunch the bus goes on to Allagadda, 35 km ahead.
Stone carving town
Allagadda, 310 km out, is a town of stone carvers, and their idols are displayed along the road. With a full bus we drive on, but the group can stop here on the way home to shop. The town is the revenue division headquarters, 42 km from Nandyal and 118 km from Kurnool. Nandyal has the nearest railway station, 38 km from here. About an hour of driving remains to Mahanandi.
Last town
Nandyal, at 350 km, is the last town and the headquarters of the new Nandyal district formed in 2022. The bus goes through, but this is the last good place for medicines and bulk fruit or flowers for the offerings. From Nandyal the road to Mahanandi is smaller and leads towards the Nallamala hills, so the bus moves slowly. Belum Caves are about 75 km from Nandyal if the group plans a side trip on another day.
Temple and rooms
The bus parks near the temple at Mahanandi, a small village in the forest. A pilgrim group of this size should have rooms or a choultry booked well before, and check in before darshan. Meals are simple vegetarian food; phone the head count ahead so the kitchen is ready. The village has few shops, so carry what you need from Nandyal. The driver stays with the bus overnight and is ready at the hour the group leader fixes.
Is your temple group or family association, 30 to 50 devotees, planning Mahanandi and the Nava Nandis? For a Bangalore to Mahanandi Bus trip, the stops, timings and rates are listed further down. A bus keeps the whole group on one schedule for darshan, meals and rooms. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Mahanandi and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Mahanandi via Bagepalli, Jammalamadugu and Nandyal | About 360 km | About 720 km | About 9 hr with stops |
Mahanandi is about 360 km from Bangalore, about 720 km both ways. We bill three days, 900 km, which leaves room for the Nava Nandis and Ahobilam. Bus tolls, Andhra Pradesh entry tax, parking and GST come at actual. Volvo or BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. You pay the km rate for diesel and driver, and the driver allowance for each day on top. Pick an AC or a non-AC coach; that choice sets the rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹65 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 50, 4 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
Up to 30 devotees: 30 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. Up to 50: 50 seater bus. Pilgrim groups with elders do better in 2+2 seats; tell us when you book.
Group of about 20? The Bangalore to Mahanandi mini bus costs less. Adding the Nava Narasimha temples? See the Bangalore to Ahobilam bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹55,126 ₹66,543
+ ₹9743 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹59,491 ₹71,828
+ ₹10528 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹44,350 ₹53,557
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹63,856 ₹77,114
+ ₹11314 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹64,000
+ ₹11340 (Taxes & Charges)
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
About 360 km one way by NH44 to Bagepalli and then Kadiri, Pulivendula, Jammalamadugu, Allagadda and Nandyal, so about 720 km both ways. Plan about 9 hours by bus, with breakfast at Bagepalli, darshan at Kadiri and lunch at Jammalamadugu; a loaded coach is slower once the road narrows.
A 40 seater for three days, 900 km at ₹60/km, is ₹54,000. Driver allowance ₹3,000. Tolls, AP entry tax, parking and GST extra.
Yes. Mahanandi on day one and two, Ahobilam on the way back. It fits in three days.
The 50 seater. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Mahanandi has temple rooms and lodges; Nandyal, about 15 km away, has more choice.
Yes, it is the biggest festival there. Reach a day early and keep the group together.
Usually it is. The rains reach this dry belt from late June to December, and after a heavy shower the smaller road between Bagepalli and Nandyal may carry water at a few low points. The driver checks the route the evening before and goes slower where needed. October to February is the easiest season, cool and dry.
Yes. Seat elders in the front rows, which bounce less, and near the door for the halts. We stop every hour or two, at Bagepalli, Kadiri, Pulivendula and Jammalamadugu. Carry their medicines in a seat bag, not in the hold. On the hot afternoon stretch keep water and glucose handy.
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