On arrival at Chennai Airport, our representative will assist you in Tirupati. While crossing Srikalahasti you can visit the infamous Srikalahasti Temple. Offer your prayers to Lord Shiva and then we embark on our journey once again. After reaching the city of Tirupati you can check in to your hotel. Complete all the formalities and rest for some time. It will be a 155 km drive which will take roughly 4 hours to complete. The evening will be at your leisure to spend. Post that, enjoy the scrumptious dinner and sleep in your comfortable bed.

Srikalahasti Temple:

Situated in Chittoor, Srikalahasti Temple is popular among devotees who visit the temple along with the highly revered Tirupati Temple, which is just 36 km away. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kalahasti temple has immense religious importance for Hindus and was constructed in the year 1516 by Krishnadevraya, a king of the Vijayanagara empire.The elaborate structure of the Srikalahasti temple complex is a breathtaking view right from the entrance. It has intricate carvings of numerous mythological illustrations that one can explore in the divine surroundings.

The place has an abundance of vibrant, divine aura and has the potential to draw visitors with its ornate shrines and mesmerising beauty. Srikalahasti is an excellent example of South Indian temple architecture where highly ornamented gopurams with expansive intricately carved interiors unfold the magnificent treasures of the Dravidian style of architecture.

Approximately 22 km from Tirupati there is a small town named Tirumala. In the morning, after having a filling breakfast, you will head towards this town for a complete day of sightseeing and enjoyment. Tirumala is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh and people here visit to take blessings of Lord Balaji. You will be visiting the temple early in the morning. After seeking blessings from Tirupati Balaji, you will head to the popular temples of the place including Padmavathi Temple and Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami temple, and Kapila Theertham as well. This is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can spot that temple at the end of the magnificent Tirumala Waterfalls. After having a wonderful and eventful day, you will head back to the hotel and rest. Have your scrumptious dinner in the room and sleep.

Tirupati Balaji Temple:

Tirupati is the main town, while Tirumala Hills is where Tirupati Balaji Temple is situated. Also called Sri Venkateshvara Swami Vaari Temple, it is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, believed to be a form of Lord Vishnu, who appeared on earth to save mankind from kali yuga. The famous Tirupati Laddoo, given as a prasad at the temple, has the Geographical indication tag, which means it can only be made and sold at the temple. It is hugely loved by the pilgrims and is generally included in the paid darshan tickets or can be bought from the laddoo counters inside the temple complex.

Many devotees also tonsure their heads as an offering to Lord Venkateswara Swamy once their wish is fulfilled or to get rid of their sins and ego. It is done free of cost at Kalyanakatta buildings. Another popular ritual at Tirupati Temple is Thulabaram, wherein a devotee sits on one side of the weighing balance scale. In contrast, the other side is filled with materials (like sugar, jaggery, tulsi leaves, banana, gold, and coins) more than the weight of the devotee. This ritual is mostly performed with children and infants.

Padmavathi Temple:

At a little distance from the main city area, one finds the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi. One of the many sacred structures of Tirupati, this one is home to many legends and stories about the Goddess.

The legend has it that while Akasha Raja of Thondamandalam was having a great yagna performed and had the earth ploughed, he found a little girl in a lotus flower, and hence the name. A voice from the skies asked him to love and bring up the child. As she grew up, she was married to Lord Venkateshwara. The temple is frequently visited by the devotees on their spiritual trail around the town.

Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami Temple:

Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami Temple is an ancient Vaishnavite temple, also considered an archaeologically important monument in India. The presiding deity is Lord Venkateswara, who is considered to be highly powerful and can absolve one of their sins, doshas and get rid of any obstacles they face in their lives.

Kapila Theertham:

At a distance of 4 kms from the city centre, Kapila Theertham is a popular waterfalls situated inside the premises of Kapileswara Swamy Temple at the base of Sheshadari Hills. The water cascading down of 100 metres to form a pool at the base is a gorgeously enchanting sight to see.

Once you have your meal in the morning, you will have to get ready and complete the check-out formalities. From the hotel, you will be assisted to the Chennai railway station or airport for your onward journey.