Bobbili itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Bobbili

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort, temple and veena

   Reach Bobbili Fort in the morning, walk the grounds and see the palaces from outside, and ask about the museum on the upper floor of the durbar building. Visit the Venugopala Swamy temple nearby, then drive to Gollapalli to see how a Bobbili veena is carved. Have lunch in town and rest in the afternoon.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Bobbili Fort	1.5 to 2 hours	Easy	Morning, November to February

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 02

2 days in Bobbili

1. 01

   Day 1: The town

   Spend the morning at the fort and museum, then the Venugopala Swamy temple and its lakeside mandapa. In the afternoon visit the veena artisans at Gollapalli.

2. 02

   Day 2: Vizianagaram and Ramatheertham

   Drive to Vizianagaram for its 1713 fort, then on to Ramatheertham for the Buddhist and Jain remains on the hills and the Rama temple.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Ramatheertham	3 to 4 hours	Demanding	November to February, in the morning

   Pace: Ramatheertham involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Ramatheertham: The hill remains involve climbs on rock and few published facilities. The Rama temple in the village is an easier option.

Plan 03

3 days in Bobbili

1. 01

   Day 1: Fort and temple

   A slow morning at Bobbili Fort and the temple, with rest after lunch.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Bobbili Fort	1.5 to 2 hours	Easy	Morning, November to February

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Veena workshops

   Spend the morning at Gollapalli watching and asking about the craft. Buy a miniature veena as a souvenir.

3. 03

   Day 3: Vizianagaram and Ramatheertham

   Visit Vizianagaram Fort and climb at Ramatheertham only if the weather and your mobility allow.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Ramatheertham	3 to 4 hours	Demanding	November to February, in the morning
   Vizianagaram Fort	1.5 to 2 hours	Easy	Morning, November to February

   Pace: Ramatheertham involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Ramatheertham: The hill remains involve climbs on rock and few published facilities. The Rama temple in the village is an easier option.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Bobbili trip for parents and children

• The fort grounds and temple are largely level, so Bobbili is gentle on older travellers, but facilities such as seating and toilets are not well published.
• Go in the morning in the cooler months and rest from midday. Summer heat and the October rains are both uncomfortable.
• Ask permission before entering the palaces and the museum, as parts are used as offices and may not be open to visitors.
• Hire a car for Gollapalli and Ramatheertham rather than relying on buses, particularly if travelling with parents.
• Ramatheertham involves hill climbs; older visitors can limit themselves to the Rama temple in the village.
• Carry cash and water, as small shops may not accept digital payments.

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