Day 01: Mumbai / Pune → Tirupathi (By Train)

• Today afternoon / evening we will board the train for Tirupathi.

• Mumbai CSMT at 12:45 hrs

• Pune Station at 16:40 hrs

• Overnight: Journey by Train.

Day 02: Arrival – Tirupati – Tirumala Darshan

• Arrival at Renigunta Railway Station at 07:40 am.
  

• Meet & greet by GATEWAY HOLIDAYS representative and transfer to hotel.

• Hotel check-in at 11:00 am.

• After fresh up, at 2:00 pm drive to Tirumala Hills for Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara.

• About Tirumala:

• • The Tirumala Hills are 3,200 feet above sea level and spread over 10.33 sq miles.

  • The seven peaks represent the seven hoods of Adisesha, called Seshachalam.

  • The seven peaks are: Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri.

  • The Tirumala shrine is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, mentioned in many Sastras and Puranas.

• Places of Visit:
  

  • Akasa Ganga

  • Papavinasam

  • Silathoranam

• Overnight Stay: Tirupati

• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 03: Excursion to Kanchipuram & Golden Temple (Vellore)

• Early morning after breakfast, proceed to Kanchipuram.

• Kanchipuram Highlights:

• Known as Kanchi, famous for its ancient temples and silk sarees.

• Visit important temples:
  

  • Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple (oldest Shiva temple)

  • Ekambareswarar Temple (largest Shiva temple)

  • Vaikunta Perumal Temple (Vishnu temple)

  • Kamakshi Amman Temple (Goddess Parvati temple)

• Kanchipuram Silk Sarees are world-renowned for their handwoven designs and traditional weaving.

• Golden Temple – Vellore:

• Located inside the Thirupuram Spiritual Park at Thirumalaikodi, Vellore.

• The temple, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, is covered with 1500 kg of pure gold.

• Every detail is handcrafted by artisans skilled in temple art.

• The gold bars were converted into foils and mounted on copper manually.

• After darshan, return to Tirupati.

• Overnight Stay: Tirupati

• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 04: Tirupati Local Sightseeing & Departure

• After breakfast, complete checkout formalities and proceed for sightseeing.

• Places of Visit:
  

  • Tiruchanoor Padmavathi Ammavari Temple

  • Sri Govindaraja Swami Temple – one of the most important temples in Tirupati.

  • The temple originally had Sri Parthasarathi as the main deity.

• In 1130 AD, Sri Ramanuja added the Sri Govindaraja deity.

• Complex includes Kalyana Venkateswara, Andal, Ramanuja, and Anjaneyaswami Temples.

• Kapila Theertham – sacred Shiva temple and waterfall.

• Sage Kapila meditated here and received the divine vision of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati.

• A holy dip here is believed to wash away sins.

• Sri Kalahasti Temple – famous for Rahu-Ketu Pooja.

• Believed to remove astrological doshas related to Rahu and Ketu.

• After exploring all places, transfer to Tirupati Railway Station for your return journey.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 05: Arrival at Pune / Mumbai

• Arrival in the morning with divine memories.

• Tour Ends – But Memories Remain Forever!