Day 1 - Chennai – Tirupati via Srikalahasti (166 Km/4 Hrs. Approx.):
Today arrival at Chennai International Airport and you will be welcome by our Chauffeur, then proceed to Tirupati bwhich is a major pilgrimage site of the country and the cultural city of Andhra Pradesh, via taking halt at Srikalahasti Temple (Vayu Lingam) later continue your drive till reach Tirupati reach and check in your pre booked hotel and if time permit visit.Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple after the visit later back to hotel and overnight Stay.About Srikalahasti Temple (Here Lord Shiva worshiped as one of the Five Element (Pancha Tattwa Shiva Temple) Vayu is incarnated (Vayu Lingam) as Lord Shiva and worshiped as Kalahasteeswara and here one can take part in Rahu Ketu Puja for Dosham Nivarana which is opened for all the devotees. (Rahu Ketu Pooja Timings: - 6Am to 6Pm) about Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple: Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple is one the most important and ancient temples located in the heart of the temple city - Tirupati. Renowned Sri Vaishnavaite, Saint Ramanujacharya consecrated this temple in 1130 AD. Before Lord Sri Govindaraja Swamy, Sri Parthasarathi Swamy was the presiding deity of this temple.
Day 2 - Tirupati - Tirumala – Tirupati :
TirupatiAfter having your breakfast, head towards Tirumala. Tirumala is located near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Here, seek blessings of Lord Balaji early in the morning.After Darshan, visit the famous temples of Tirumala, including Padmavathi Temple and Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami temple. Don’t forget to pay a visit to Kapil Theertham. Kapila Theertham is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.It is located at the end of the beautiful waterfalls of Tirumala. Return to the hotel for dinner afterthis long day drive back to Tirupati and have a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 - Tirupati – Kanchipuram Tirupati - Kanchipuram (108 Km/ 2 ½ Hrs. Approx.):
Today after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed Kanchipuram. Once you reach visit to Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple this one of the fifty one Shakti Peethas of Goddess Sati.The Goddess Kamakshi is in a sitting posture resembling a Lotus, and hence called the Padmasana.Later followed by visit to Ekambareswarar Temple (Bhumi Lingam) and Arulmigu Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple after temple visit you can for shopping and here you can buy the world famous Kanjivaram Silk Saree for your near & dear later check into hotel and overnight stay. Ekambareswarar Temple (Bhumi Lingam) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements, the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, and specifically the element of earth, or Prithvi. Varadharaja Perumal Temple, also called Hastagiri and Attiyuran, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or the Alvars.
Day 4 - Kanchipuram - Chennai via Mahabalipuram ( 123 Km/ 3 ½ Hrs. Approx.):
Today after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Chennai the capital city of Tamil Nadu en-route visit to one of the World Heritage Site Mamallapuram, or Mahabalipuram Sea Shore Temple you can see the Pancha Rathas, Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple, Mamallapuram Tiger Cave etc. after the visit continue your journey till reach Chennai check into hotel and overnight stay.Mahabalipuram: Noted in history as a busy port town, Mahabalipuram rose in stature and importance during the period between 4th and 9th century when the Pallava dynasty ruled the land. The heydays of the Pallavas saw the building many impressive architectural wonders, many of which continue to fascinate visitors to this day. The temples built during this era loudly proclaim the glory of the Dravidian architectural genre. The highlight of this style can be seen in the ornate stone carvings made from uncut rocks. The splendour of sculptures that adorn these temples are simply stunning. The classic example of this is the Shore temple, one of the oldest temples in India built out of blocks of granite. These majestic structures and their relics that can be seen today, have made Mahabalipuram a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5 - Chennai Sightseeing – Drop at Hotel - Departure:
Today after breakfast checkout from hotel and get ready to explore the capital city of Tamil Nadu start your journey by visiting following temples like Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Tiruvallikeni, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple and Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple and as per time permit you can go for shopping to the local market in Chennai later you will drop at Hotel and here this tour come to an end take back loads & loads of memories .
