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August 20, 2025
Want a calm, holy stop from Bangalore? A visit to Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh, blessed with the touch of Sri Raghavendra Swamy, might be just right. Be it alone, with kin, or friends, this travel guide can lead you through top paths, ways to go, temple times, and tour deals. Let's start.
Mantralayam sits about 375 to 400 km from Bangalore, based on the path you pick. This town is near the Kurnool area of Andhra Pradesh, by the side of the Tungabhadra River.
Usual Travel Time: It tends to take 7 to 10 hours by road or rail based on your travel pick.
Best Path: The top and quickest way is by NH44, which gets you through Chikkaballapur → Anantapur → Gooty → Adoni → Mantralayam.
Road Shape: Most of the trip is on a four-lane road with good road shape. Some parts near Adoni and Raichur can be a bit rough.
Weather Hints: October to March is the top time for your trip. It's cooler then. Stay away from high summer and look for rain news if it's going between July and September.
Yes, there are many trains that go right from Bangalore to Mantralayam Road Station (MALM). Good picks are:
Yesvantpur Express (16571)
Hampi Express (16591)
Sainagar Shirdi Express (16217)
Time on Road: About 8 to 9 hours
Cost of Tickets: ₹300 (for a simple bed) to ₹1,200 (for AC)
Ease: Trains are best for those who want to save money, but it's good to book early, more so on weekends or in busy times.
Yes, you can take a bus run by the state or private groups.
Groups: KSRTC, APSRTC, and others like VRL, SRS
Types of Bus: Beds you can sleep in, half-bed, with AC, without AC
Prices: ₹500 to ₹1,000, changes based on bus type
Travel Time: About 9–11 hours
Places to Get On: Majestic, Satellite Bus Spot, KR Market
If you want ease, peace, and to move on your own time, go for a private cab.
Great for: Old folks, those on a holy trip, small teams
Good Points: Pick up at your door, stop when you want, quicker trip
Tejas Travels is well-known for trips to holy places in the South of India. Their cab service from Bangalore to Mantralayam is set up for those on a holy visit, making the trip smooth and calm.
Tejas Travels is known for its trusty, safe, and made for you travel help, most of all for trips to holy places.
Set Your Own Trip: Pick from a one-day, two-day, or longer trip. Tejas Travels can fit it just for you.
Car Choices: Pick from AC & Non-AC Cars, SUVs, or Tempo Travellers.
Driver Know-How: Kind, old-hand drivers who know the top holy spots, rest spots, and places to eat on the way.
Trip Help for Prayers: Stops for prayers, temple visits, clean breaks, and make sure your trip is comfy.
Book Online Easy: Go to tejastravels.com to set up your trip online or call their help team for more on plans.
Clear Cost: No hidden charges, clear cost told upfront.
October to March: Cool and comfy weather, great for temple trips and looking around.
April to June: Skip the high heat of peak summer, most of all in the afternoons.
July to September: Rain times bring full green views, but look up weather news to keep clear of rain mess-ups.
The big draw in Mantralayam is the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha.
Open Times: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM (break for lunch from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM)
Prayer Times:
Morning Prayer: 6:30 AM
Noon Prayer: 12:30 PM
Night Prayer: 7:30 PM
Palanquin Service: 8:30 PM
Big Events: The Aradhana Mahotsavam is the top yearly event.
What to Wear: It is best to wear old style clothes. Keep free of shorts and tops with no sleeves.
Cost to Get In: Free look; paid prayer cards cost from ₹50 to ₹500.
Photos: You cannot take photos inside the key spot. Okay to take them outside.
While the Raghavendra Swamy temple is a key site, Mantralayam has other holy places too:
Panchamukhi Anjaneya Temple: About 20 km from Mantralayam, this place is thought to be where Lord Hanuman showed his five-faced look.
Tungabhadra River Ghat: A calm area for bath rites and quiet thought.
Raghavendra Swamy Brindavanam: The holy resting spot of the saint.
Vedic School: Old ways of Vedic teaching still go on here.
Homes in Mantralayam fit all needs and prices.
Temple Stays: Run by the matha, they have rooms that are cheap and clean.
Inns:They range from simple places to stay to little better ones.
Tips:
Sree Raghavendra Yatri Nivas
SRS Lodge
Hotel Rajadhani
Most spots to stay are near the temple. Get a room early when it's a busy time.
By Train: ₹300 (simple bed) to ₹1,200 (two-tier AC)
By Bus: ₹500 - ₹1,000, based on how nice it is
By Private Cab:
Small Cars: ₹4,000 - ₹5,000 (back and forth)
Big Cars: ₹5,500 - ₹7,000
Big Vans: ₹7,000 - ₹10,000
Stay: ₹500 (simple) to ₹2,000 (top-end)
Food & Other Stuff: ₹300 - ₹500 each day for one
Tejas Travels gives good deals that don't cost much:
One-Day Deal:
Pick up early
Visit the temple
Back by night
Two-Day Deal:
See the temple, check out nearby spots, and stay the night
Your Own Plans:
See more temples, stay longer, or stop in Kurnool or Raichur
Check Tejas Travels - Mantralayam Deals for the newest offers and help with booking.
Yes. It's safe there. The place is calm and many locals are around. Just be careful when you travel.
You can, using your own car or a well-timed train, but it might make you tired. A stay of two days is a better idea.
Yes, all big phone firms like Jio, Airtel, and BSNL have good signals.
Yes, they do. You can set a pick-up as early as 4:00 AM to get to the temple easily and quickly.
Just go to www.tejastravels.com, pick what you want, and book it fast.
No, not right now. But other fast trains are there.
The road, NH44, is mostly smooth. Just a few rough spots as you get close to Mantralayam.
Raichur in Karnataka is near, about 40 km off.