Family-Friendly Day Trip to Tirupati Temple, India

Day 1: Temple Exploration

Tirupati, India

7:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel Bliss

Start your day with a wholesome South Indian breakfast offering traditional dishes such as idli, dosa, and rich filter coffee, perfect for fuelling your family for the day ahead.
Located near the temple, it's easily accessible for the day's agenda.
INR 600, 1 hour

8:00AM

Visit Sri Venkateswara Temple

After breakfast, head to the sacred Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the most famous Balaji temples in the world, where your family can partake in the spiritual magnificence of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
It's a short drive of about 30 minutes from the hotel to the temple complex.
Free entry, 3 hours

11:00AM

Temple Prasadam

Experience the holy delights by tasting the temple's famous laddu prasadam, provided as part of your visit to the temple, representing the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.
Available at designated distribution points around the temple.
INR 50 each, 30 minutes

11:30AM

Explore the Temple Complex

Wander around the temple complex, soaking in the intricate architecture and enjoying the spiritual atmosphere, while making use of the opportunity for family photos.
Stay within the temple, no transportation needed.
Free, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Ahran’s

Relish a delicious South Indian thali at Ahran’s, featuring an array of traditional dishes, where both kids and adults will enjoy the variety.
Just a short 10-minute ride from the temple.
INR 800, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit Tirumala Hills

After lunch, drive to Tirumala Hills, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty and engage in family-friendly trekking trails suited for all ages.
A half-hour drive from the restaurant leads you to the hill trails.
Free, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Tirupati Zoo

Spend time at the Tirupati Zoo, which offers a delightful afternoon of wildlife viewing that children will love, featuring a variety of flora and fauna.
Only 15 minutes from the hills, making it a convenient next stop.
INR 100, 1.5 hours

4:30PM

Head Back to Temple

Return to the temple for the evening aarti, an uplifting spiritual experience that the whole family can cherish.
A 15-minute drive back to the temple.
Free entry, 1 hour

5:30PM

Evening Prasadam

Collect another round of prasadam after the aarti; it's both an exciting treat and a symbol of worship.
Obtained at the same distribution points.
INR 50 each, 30 minutes

6:00PM

Dinner at The spicy kitchen

Wrap up your day with a family dinner at The Spicy Kitchen, enjoying some flavourful North Indian delicacies to please all palates.
Just 10 minutes from the temple area.
INR 1200, 1 hour

7:00PM

Evening Leisure

Post-dinner, return to your accommodation for some leisure time—perhaps share stories about the day’s adventures.
A short drive back to your hotel.
Free, Rest of the night
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