Scenic South India Spiritual Road Trip: Nellore to Kanipakam, Sripuram, and Arunachalam Thiruthani

Day 1: Spiritual Temples Tour

Nellore to Kanipakam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India on June 20, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Geetha

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast with fresh idlis and filter coffee in Nellore before starting your journey.
INR150, 0h45m

8:00am

Drive to Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple

Travel approximately 3 hours (110 km) from Nellore to Kanipakam, known for the famous Vinayaka temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
INR0, 3h0m

11:00am

Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple Visit

Explore this ancient temple famous for its self-manifested deity and experience the spiritual ambiance. The temple is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Free entry, donations accepted, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Anandha Bhavan, Vellore

Stop at Anandha Bhavan for authentic South Indian vegetarian meals with a variety of dosas and thalis.
INR300, 1h0m

2:00pm

Drive to Sripuram Golden Temple

Drive about 35 km from Kanipakam to Sripuram, known for its stunning golden temple dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi.
INR0, 1h0m

3:00pm

Sripuram Golden Temple Tour

Walk the beautifully paved golden pathway and explore the temple complex. The temple is open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Free entry, donations accepted, 1h30m

4:30pm

Drive to Arunachalam Thiruthani

Cover around 35 km south to reach Arunachalam Thiruthani, a serene place known for the Arunachaleswarar Temple.
INR0, 1h0m

5:30pm

Arunachaleswarar Temple Visit

Visit this famous Shiva temple, known for its magnificent architecture and peaceful surroundings. The temple is typically open until 8:00 PM.
Free entry, donations accepted, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel Sri Venkateswara Bhavan

Enjoy a relaxing South Indian dinner featuring dishes like sambar rice and chutney varieties to end the day on a flavorful note.
INR350, 1h0m
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