India, Sri Lanka · Religious & Spiritual

Chennai to Temple Trail: Srikalahasti & Sri Venkateswara Tour

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chennai. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Srikalahasti Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva
  • 02 Explore one of the Pancha Bhoota temples, associated with air or Vayu
  • 03 Continue to the renowned Sri Venkateswara Temple
  • 04 Travel with a private English-speaking guide
  • 05 Enjoy private air-conditioned transport from Chennai
  • 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 07 Full-day spiritual and cultural experience

Discover two of South India’s most revered temple sites on this full-day private journey from Chennai. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Srikalahasti Temple, an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, where you can explore its architecture, history, and spiritual significance with your guide.

Continue onward to Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the world’s most visited pilgrimage sites, with time for a guided introduction to its importance and atmosphere. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this experience offers a convenient way to combine culture, architecture, and devotion in a single day.

Discover two of South India’s most revered temple sites on this full-day private journey from Chennai.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Tirupati, Chennai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7:00 AM - Pickup from your hotel in Chennai Your private English speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Chennai and escort you to your air-conditioned transport.9:30 AM - Arrival at Srikalahasti Temple After a comfortable 2.5-hour drive from Chennai, you will arrive at Srikalahasti Temple. This ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the five elements (Pancha Bhoota) Air or Vayu Temple. Your guide will take you on a tour of the temple, explaining its history, architecture, and significance. You will have ample time to explore the temple complex and offer prayers.11:30 AM - Departure for Sri Venkateswara Temple After your visit to Srikalahasti Temple, you will depart for Sri Venkateswara Temple. The drive will take around 1.5 hours.

1:00 PM - Lunch break You will take a lunch break on the way to Sri Venkateswara Temple.2:00 PM - Arrival at Sri Venkateswara Temple After lunch, you will arrive at Sri Venkateswara Temple. This is the richest temple in the world in terms of donations received and wealth. The temple is visited by lakhs of pilgrims daily, making it the most-visited holy place in the world. Your guide will take you on a tour of the temple, explaining its history, architecture, and significance. Please note that we do not guarantee temple darshan visit of Sri Venkateswara Temple, so if you wish to have a special darshan, please book it from Sri Venkateswara official website.5:00 PM - Departure for Chennai After your visit to Sri Venkateswara Temple, you will depart for Chennai. The drive will take around 3.5 hours.

8:30 PM - Drop off at your hotel in Chennai You will arrive back at your hotel in Chennai, where your private tour ends. Your guide will bid you farewell and assist you with any further information you may need.Note: - We do not guarantee temple darshan visit of Sri Venkateswara Temple, please book special Temple Darshan booking from Sri Venkateswara official website. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Chennai. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Chennai.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Chennai.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Chennai..

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