Basara, Kuntala and Pochera waterfalls in one day.

Gnana Saraswati Temple is a Hindu temple of Goddess Saraswati located on the banks of Godavari River at Basar, Telangana, India. It is one of the two famous Saraswati temples in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Sharada Peeth. Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and learning. Children are brought to the temple for the learning ceremony called Akshara abyasam. According to Mahabharatha, Maharishi Veda Vyas and his disciples and sage Viswamitra decided to settle down in a cool and serene atmosphere after the Kurukshetra War. In the quest for a peaceful abode, he came to Dandaka forest and, pleased with the serenity of the region, selected this place. Since Maharishi Vyasa spent considerable time in prayers, the place was then called "Vasara" and turned into Basara. 

This is a single day trip.

For this trip let us consider Jubilee Bus station as the city center for the twin cities of Hyderabad. Let us consider you are traveling by Honda Activa (125cc)

4:00 - Leave from Jubilee Bus station.

--------110Km--------

5:45 - Halt at Kamareddy for a coffee break and a fuel break.

6:00 - Leave from Kamareddy

--------110Km--------

7:30 - Reach bathing ghat in the Godavari river.

8:00 - Visit the Basara temple.

Basara temple timings:

Seva                                            Timings                                      Price

Aksharabhyasam                      7:30-12:30                            100/- (Regular)

                                                                                             1000/- (Special)

Kumkuma Archana                  7:30 - 12:30                                  50/-

Sarvadarshanam                     7:30 - 13:00

10:30 - Visit Vyasa Guha.

11:00 - Collect prasadam and leave from Basar.

--------110Km--------

13:00 - Reach Pochera waterfalls. The visit falls and have lunch.

Pochera waterfall is unique and is situated amidst dense forests. This waterfall is 'one of a kind' in Telangana and is rarely found in India. Pochera Waterfalls River Godavari flowing from the neighboring state flows down the Sahayadri Mountain range. The river that runs in many narrow streams, at this point mingle together and falls from a height of 20m the sound of the splashing waters against rocks echoes the surroundings.

14:30 - Leave from Pochera waterfalls

--------19Km--------

15:00 - Reach Kuntala Waterfalls. Have some snacks near the falls.

Kuntala Waterfall is a waterfall in the Indian state of Telangana, located on the Kadam River. It is the highest waterfall in the state with a height of 150 feet. These waterfalls are in the dense forests inhabited by the Gonds. Kunta in Gondi and Telugu language means pond. Kuntalu means several ponds. The waterfall originates from a confluence of several ponds that lead to the river. Kuntala falls cascades down through two steps and can be seen as two separate adjacent falls after the peak rains. It is one of the famous one-day outings from Hyderabad. There is a motorable road until the entry point of the falls, from where steps are available to reach the bottom of the falls. The falls is about 10 minutes (one way) walk from the entry point.

16:45 - Leave from Kuntala waterfalls

--------68Km--------

17:45 - Sriram Sagar dam. Enjoy sunset near the dam.

18:30 - Leave from Sriram Sagar dam.

--------93Km--------

19:45 - Halt at Kamareddy for fuel and dinner break.

20:15 - Leave from Kamareddy

--------110Km--------

22:00 - Reach home (JBS)

Things to Pack

A Rucksack, Jerry can for extra petrol, portable stove with butane gas cylinder, Raincoat, Sunscreen (SPF 50), Yoga mat, a tool kit, air pump. Extra clothes to change near falls (if possible) and in Basara (Changing rooms are available near bathing ghat in Basara). 

Things to Remember

This plan is for the people going by Honda Activa (125cc).

Don't drink while you are driving.

During driving make yourself hydrated as much as possible.