Swarnagiri temple complex

Swarnagiri Temple

Introduction

Swarnagiri temple is a popular tourist attraction and is located on swarnagiri hill at a distance of around 20 km (12.5 miles) from Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, Yadagirigutta and around 47 km (29 miles) from Hyderabad.

Swarnagiri temple

Swarnagiri Temple

The deity here is Lord Sri Venkateswara. The statue of the deity is about 12 feet tall. In the premises is the Hanuman statue of about 40 feet tall.

Swarnagiri temple premises

Swarnagiri temple premises

Best time to visit

October to March. Temperatures between 15C (59F) and 29C (85F)

Lord Venkateswara at Swarnagiri temple premises

Lord Venkateswara at Swarnagiri temple

How to get to Swarnagiri and Yadagirigutta

The timings may change over time.

Taxi is the best mode of transport to go to Swarnagiri. You can visit the temple either while going from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta temple or while returning.

There are Express, mini and Pallevelugu buses from JBS (Jubilee Bus Stand) to Yadagirigutta starting from 5 AM in the morning to 7.30 PM in the evening. The frequency is around every 15 to 20 minutes. The first Minibus starts at 5 AM and the last is at 5.25 PM. The first Pallevelugu bus is at 5.20 AM and the last is at 7.30 PM. The express buses are at 8.20 AM, 9.10 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.20 AM, 12.10 PM and 2.30 PM.

There are Express, Delux and Pallevelugu buses from MGBS bus stand to Yadagirigutta starting from 5 AM in the morning to 8.30 PM in the evening. The first Pallevelugu bus is at 5 AM in the morning and the last is at 8.25 PM in the evening. The first express bus is at 9.15 AM and the last is at 8 PM in the evening. The Delux buses are at 6.30 PM, 7.30 PM and at 8.30 PM.

https://tgsrtc.telangana.gov.in/yadadri-timing.php

There are a lot of trains to Bhongir. Yadagirigutta is about 20 km (12 miles) from here. The taxi takes about 30 minutes.

There are some trains to Raigir. Yadagirigutta is around 5 km (3 miles) from here.

The journey time by bus is around 2 hours. The journey time by train is about an hour.

Open timings and tickets

These may change over time
Swarnagiri temple is open from 6 AM to 9 PM. Lunch break is from 12.30 PM to 1.30 PM.
Ticket price: Rs.50 ($0.6)

Laddu: Rs.50 ($0.60)
Pulihora: Rs.20 ($0.20)
Vada: Rs.50 ($0.60)
Mahaprasadam: Rs.200 ($2.40)

Ticket Counter

Ticket Counter

Prasadam Prices at Swarnagiri temple

Prasadam Prices at Swarnagiri temple

Time required to see

About 2 hours on weekdays and about 4 hours on weekends and holidays.

Swarnagiri temple complex

Swarnagiri temple Complex

Things to do at Swarnagiri

Visit Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple
Go to Surendrapuri
Perform different rituals
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings
Check out Bhongir Fort
Visit Kolanupaka Jain Temple

Temple premises

Temple premises

Facilities at Swarnagiri

Parking
Drinking water
Toilets

Drinking water

Drinking water

SurendraPuri

Surendrapuri is the place near Yadagirigutta, where you can see all the deities of various temples in India. It is a mythological museum. It is at a distance of about 3 km (1.8 miles) from Yadagirigutta. The temple is open from 9 AM to 7 PM. The tickets are issued till 5 PM.

Tourist attractions in and around Hyderabad

Charminar
Qutubshahi tombs
Birla Mandir and Science Museum
Lumbini Park
Ramoji Film City
Statue of Equality
Shilparamam
Salarjung museum
Chowmahalla Palace
Taj Falaknuma Palace
Purani Haveli
Nizam’s Museum
Nehru Zoological Park
Yadagiri gutta
Surendrapuri
Yadagirigutta
Chilkur Balaji temple

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