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Tirumala Darshan

Tirumala darshan and the temples of the foothills.

Coming soonDates confirmed on enquiryFrom Bengaluru4 daysGentle paceSmall group

Overview

Home of Sri Venkateswara on the Tirumala hills. Darshan here runs on a ticketed system, so advance planning is the difference between a smooth day and a long one. Your Journey Manager travels with the group throughout, with local hosts, and licensed guides where needed, at each place.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tirupati

    • Reach Tirupati by air or rail. Your Journey Manager meets you at the airport or station and takes you to your stay.
    • Check in and rest.
    • Meet the group. Visit Sri Padmavathi Temple.
    • An early night before the hill.
  2. Day 2

    Tirumala darshan

    • Darshan at Tirumala with official tickets booked in advance, paid at cost.
    • Kapila Theertham on the way back.
  3. Day 3

    Srikalahasti

    • Drive to Srikalahasti and visit the temple.
    • Return in the afternoon.
  4. Day 4

    A slow morning, then home

    • Breakfast and time for prasad and shopping.
    • Transfer to Tirupati for your onward journey.

Indicative itinerary. Timings depend on darshan slots, weather and traffic, and your Journey Manager adjusts the plan on the day.

Price sheet

Pricing confirmed on enquiry. Here is exactly what that covers.

Included

  • Ground transport from the meeting point, with verified drivers
  • A StayNaut Journey Manager throughout
  • Local hosts at each place and, where needed, a licensed guide
  • 3 nights in stays we have visited and checked, with breakfast
  • A daily WhatsApp update to a family contact, if you wish

Paid at official counters

  • Only where a temple or monument itself charges for entry, an aarti seat or a special-entry ticket
  • Shown to you in advance, charged at cost, with a receipt

Optional extras

  • Photography session with a vetted photographer
  • Wheelchair or other assistance
  • Puja through a vetted pujari at published rates
  • Single-room supplement

Not included

  • Flights or train tickets to the meeting point (we can help you book)
  • Meals not shown in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, donations and shopping

We do not sell “VIP darshan”. If anyone offers it to you on this journey, tell your Journey Manager.

Pace

Gentle: short walks, rest built into the day, and help on steps and in queues. Suitable for most elders.

Places you will visit

Tirumala Venkateswara TempleThe hill shrine that draws pilgrims from across India.
Sri Padmavathi Temple, TiruchanoorThe temple of the goddess, traditionally visited alongside Tirumala.
Kapila TheerthamA waterfall and Shiva temple at the foot of the hills.
SrikalahastiA Shiva temple known for Rahu-Ketu rituals.
KanchipuramA temple town of silk and Shaivite and Vaishnavite shrines.

Good to know

  • Tirumala darshan slots are limited and set by the temple board. We book official tickets in advance where available, and charge them at cost.
  • Dress modestly, and carry a light shawl or stole.
  • Wear comfortable footwear that is easy to remove. Shoes are left outside temples.
  • Carry a photo ID and any regular medicines.
  • Some temples do not allow phones, cameras or bags inside. We tell you which ones before you go and arrange safe storage.
  • Rules, timings and queues change around festivals and during VIP visits. Your Journey Manager checks on the day and adjusts the plan.

Changes and cancellations

Plans can change. Our cancellation and refund terms are on one page in plain language, and we tell you before you pay what applies to your dates. Read the terms.

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