Efficient 2-Day Itinerary from Hyderabad to Tirupati for Culture and Pilgrimage

Day 1: Travel and Arrival

Hyderabad to Tirupati, India on June 7, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast at Chutneys, Hyderabad

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast of idli, dosa, and filter coffee at Chutneys, open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
INR300, 1h0m

7:30am

Travel from Hyderabad to Tirupati

Board an early morning train or drive to Tirupati. The train journey takes around 9 hours, while driving takes approximately 6-7 hours, making an early start ideal.
INR500 - INR800 for train or petrol costs, 7h0m

3:00pm

Check-in and rest at hotel in Tirupati

Check-in at a comfortable hotel such as Marasa Sarovar Premiere which provides easy access to Tirumala and city attractions.
INR2500, 1h0m

4:00pm

Visit Kapila Theertham

Visit this serene temple with a beautiful waterfall, open until 7:00 PM, perfect for a calm evening experience before the next day's pilgrimage.
Free, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Modern Restaurant, Tirupati

Enjoy delicious Andhra cuisine with specialties like spicy chicken fry and biryani. The restaurant is open until 10:00 PM.
INR400, 1h0m

Day 2: Tirupati Pilgrimage

Tirupati, India on June 8, 2025

5:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Have a light breakfast early at the hotel to prepare for the pilgrimage, offering fresh fruit, idli, and coffee.
Included in room cost, 0h30m

5:30am

Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple Visit

Proceed to Tirumala for darshan at the sacred temple, opening at 3:00 AM. Morning hours are less crowded, allowing a serene spiritual experience.
Free, 4h0m

10:00am

Breakfast/Post-visit meal at Annapurna Restaurant

Relish wholesome Andhra-style meals with dosas, vadas, and sambhar, located near the temple complex. Open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
INR350, 1h0m

11:30am

Visit Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur

A short drive back to Tirupati for a visit to this important temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, open until 1:00 PM.
Free, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Sai Priya Restaurant

Taste local Andhra thali meals at this popular spot, ideal for a mid-day hearty meal. Open till 3:00 PM.
INR400, 1h0m

2:30pm

Rest or shopping for souvenirs

Relax at the hotel or shop for religious souvenirs and handicrafts in local markets around Tirupati.
Varies, 2h0m

5:00pm

Evening stroll at Talakona Waterfalls

Visit Talakona Waterfalls, about an hour from Tirupati, for a refreshing natural retreat before evening. Open until 6:00 PM.
INR50, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Woodlands Restaurant

Enjoy a soothing vegetarian dinner with South Indian delicacies to end your Tirupati visit. Open until 10:00 PM.
INR350, 1h0m