Start with a hearty Kolkata breakfast at Flurys on Park Street (if you depart later) or pick a reliable airport cafe before your morning flight; Kolkata flavours are energizing for travel.
The main attraction — a visit to Lord Venkateswara’s shrine; darshan timings vary and can run early morning to late evening with breaks, so confirm ticketed darshan slots on the TTD portal before you travel.
Historic temple in Tirupati town with regular pujas; visiting the town temple offers a quieter, local experience compared with Tirumala. Typical hours: early morning to evening—check local schedule.
Pack and relax; if you prefer, take a room for a midday rest. Confirm boarding for the overnight train to Madurai (recommended option) or a connecting flight if available.
The iconic temple complex with stunning gopurams and daily rituals; typical darshan/schedule has morning hours (~5:30am–12:30pm) and evening services—check current timings for special pujas.
A 17th-century palace with impressive architecture and an evening sound-and-light show (if running); general visiting hours are roughly 9:00am–5:30pm — confirm current schedule.
Famous for its long corridors and 22 holy wells (theerthams); temple generally open early morning through the evening (commonly 4:00am–10:00pm) but verify for special puja times.
Photograph the historic Pamban Bridge and visit Dhanushkodi (the ghost-town at the island tip) if road conditions permit — Dhanushkodi is open outdoors all day, but avoid after dusk because of limited facilities.
Take the ferry to Vivekananda Rock Memorial and visit the nearby Thiruvalluvar statue; ferry typically runs ~7:00am–5:30pm — confirm first/last ferry times and weather conditions.
Arrive home or check-in at a Kolkata hotel. For a celebratory final dinner try Oh! Calcutta or 6 Ballygunge Place for classic Bengali cuisine and seafood.