Morning: Depart Bangalore early by private car and drive approximately 3.5 hours to the Sripuram Golden Temple in Vellore. After arrival, explore the dazzling mirrored façade and the tranquil meditation hall.
Afternoon: Enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch at the temple’s canteen, then continue the journey (about 2 hours) to Arunachaleswarar Temple (Annamalai) in Tiruvannamalai. Spend time walking the sacred circumambulation path (Pradakshina) around the holy hill.
Evening: Attend the mesmerizing Aarti at the base of the hill and, if time permits, take a short walk to the serene Sri Ramanashram. Return to your guesthouse for a restful night.
Find HotelsMorning: After breakfast, depart for Kanchipuram (≈ 1.5 hours). Begin with a visit to the magnificent Kamakshi Amman Temple, renowned for its intricate sculptures and vibrant festivals.
Afternoon: Continue to the historic Kailasanathar Temple and the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, sampling local sweets like kadalai mittai at a nearby stall. Lunch features classic South Indian thali.
Evening: Begin the return drive to Bangalore (≈ 4 hours), stopping briefly at a highway dhaba for tea. Arrive back in Bangalore by night, concluding the pilgrimage.
Find HotelsIf you have an extra day, consider extending your stay in Tiruvannamalai to join the full‑night Arunachala Girivalam walk, a deeply spiritual experience. Conversely, to shorten the trip, you can skip the visit to Kanchipuram and return to Bangalore directly after Tiruvannamalai, reducing travel time and overall cost.