10-Day City Experiences Tour: Mysore, Chennai, Shirdi, Tirupati - July 2023

  1. Day 1: Mysore
    25 minutes (9.5 km) from Mysuru Airport

    Visit the Mysore Palace, the former residence of the Wodeyar Maharajas, admire the magnificent architecture and learn about the rich cultural history.

  2. Day 2: Chennai
    3 hours 50 minutes (335 km) from Mysore

    Explore Marina Beach, the world's second-longest urban beach, and indulge in some local cuisine at the nearby stalls.

  3. Day 3: Chennai
    25 minutes (10 km) from Marina Beach

    Visit Kapaleeswarar Temple, one of the most popular shrines in Chennai, featuring Dravidian architecture and intricate sculptures.

  4. Day 4: Shirdi
    9 hours 55 minutes (870 km) from Chennai

    Pay your respects at the Sai Baba Temple, which attracts millions of devotees every year, and witness the aarti ceremony.

  5. Day 5: Shirdi
    25 minutes (9 km) from Sai Baba Temple

    Explore the picturesque and serene Lendi Garden, a beautiful park with numerous trees, flowers, and a vintage version of Sai Baba's footwear.

  6. Day 6: Shirdi
    10 minutes (4.2 km) from Lendi Garden

    Visit the Dixit Wada Museum showcasing the life and times of Sai Baba with displays of personal belongings and photographs.

  7. Day 7: Tirupati
    14 hours 40 minutes (780 km) from Shirdi

    Visit the world-renowned Tirumala Temple, one of the most venerated shrines in Hinduism and witness various rituals.

  8. Day 8: Tirupati
    20 minutes (9.1 km) from Tirumala Temple

    Explore the Talakona Waterfall, a tranquil waterfall with a picturesque picnic spot and trekking facilities.

  9. Day 9: Tirupati
    25 minutes (15.2 km) from Talakona Waterfall

    Take a cable car to the top of the Tirumala Hill to enjoy the scenic beauty and seek blessings at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

  10. Day 10: Tirupati
    20 minutes (10.7 km) from Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

    Spend time relaxing and enjoying nature at the Chandragiri Fort featuring a palace, a temple, and panoramic views of the surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Mysore Palace (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Marina Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Sai Baba Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Lendi Garden (1 hour, free)
  • Dixit Wada Museum (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Tirumala Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Talakona Waterfall (3 hours, INR 100)
  • Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Chandragiri Fort (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 360

Useful Tips:

Consider visiting the Mysore Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in India, and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the largest in the country. For more time, visit the Mahabalipuram Beach near Chennai or the historic city of Hyderabad. Reduce your time by skipping Lendi Garden or Dixit Wada Museum.

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