Scenic Spiritual Journey from Nellore to Arunachalam Thiruthani via Kanipakam and Sripuram

Day 1: Spiritual Exploration Day

Nellore, India on June 20, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel Taj Gateway

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast with idli, dosa, and filter coffee at the highly rated Hotel Taj Gateway in Nellore. It serves authentic dishes and is open from 7am onwards.

INR300, 1h0m

8:30am

Drive from Nellore to Kanipakam

Begin your journey with a scenic 2-hour drive heading northwest to Kanipakam, home of the famous Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple.

INR200 (fuel approx.), 2h0m

10:30am

Visit Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple

Explore this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, noted for its self-manifested idol and vibrant rituals. Open from 6am to 9pm, the temple offers spiritual ambiance and beautiful architecture.

Free, 1h30m

12:00pm

Drive from Kanipakam to Sripuram

Travel for about 2 hours southwards to Sripuram near Vellore, known for the golden Lakshmi temple.

INR250 (fuel approx.), 2h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Hotel Vellore Gateway

Savor a multi-cuisine lunch including authentic Tamil Nadu dishes at Hotel Vellore Gateway, open from noon to 3pm, ideal for a break before afternoon activities.

INR400, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Sripuram Golden Temple

Explore Sripuram, a spiritual park with the Lakshmi temple covered in pure gold. The temple is open from 6am to 8pm, offering serene surroundings and intricate gold work.

Free, 1h30m

4:30pm

Drive from Sripuram to Arunachalam Thiruthani

Conclude the day with a 1.5-hour drive north to Arunachalam Thiruthani, famous for its Murugan temple atop a hill.

INR150 (fuel approx.), 1h30m

6:00pm

Check-in and Dinner at Hotel Temple View

Check into a comfortable hotel near the Arunachalam Murugan Temple and enjoy traditional Tamil dinner served fresh, available until 9pm.

INR500, 1h0m

7:00pm

Evening visit to Arunachalam Murugan Temple

Visit the temple during the evening pooja time (until 8pm), enjoy majestic hill views and a peaceful spiritual environment.

Free, 1h0m

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