13-Day Spiritual & Cultural Tour: From Warangal to Srikalahasti Starting July 6th Night

Day 1: Departure from Warangal

Warangal, India on July 6, 2025

9:00PM

Night Departure from Warangal

Begin your spiritual journey with an overnight drive from Warangal towards Kanipakam, allowing for rest during transit and early arrival.
INR900, Overnight travel
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Day 2: Kanipakam and Travel to Vellore

Kanipakam and Vellore, India on July 7, 2025

5:30AM

Arrival and Breakfast at Kanipakam

Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional breakfast with idli and vada to energize for temple visit, eateries open from 6 AM.
INR100, 1h0m

7:00AM

Visit Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple

Experience early morning prayers at this renowned Ganesha temple, open 5 AM to 9 PM.
Free, 2h0m

9:30AM

Travel to Vellore

Drive approximately 70 km to Vellore for cultural and historic sightseeing.
INR350, 1h30m

11:00AM

Visit Vellore Fort

Explore the historic 16th-century fort and its temple, museum open 9 AM–5 PM.
INR20, 2h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at Vellore

Enjoy traditional Tamil dishes like sambhar rice at a local restaurant, open till 2 PM.
INR200, 1h0m

2:30PM

Travel to Kanchipuram

Proceed 70 km in about 1.5 hours to the temple city of Kanchipuram.
INR350, 1h30m

4:00PM

Visit Ekambareswarar Temple

Tour one of Kanchipuram’s grand Shiva temples open till 8 PM.
Free, 1h30m

6:00PM

Dinner at Kanchipuram

Enjoy filter coffee and idli in a relaxed setting, open till 8 PM.
INR220, 1h0m
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Day 3: Kanchipuram to Arunachalam

Kanchipuram to Tiruvannamalai, India on July 8, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Kanchipuram

Savor dosas and coffee from 7 AM before setting off.
INR120, 1h0m

8:30AM

Travel to Arunachalam (Tiruvannamalai)

Travel 110 km (2.5 hours) to one of South India’s spiritual hubs.
INR500, 2h30m

11:30AM

Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple

Explore this large Shiva temple, open 4 AM to 10 PM.
Free, 3h0m

2:30PM

Lunch at Local Eatery

Enjoy local Tamil meals such as kurma and rice, open till 3 PM.
INR180, 1h0m

4:00PM

Evening Girivalam Walk

Experience the sacred circumambulation walk around Arunachala hill at sunset.
Free, 1h30m

6:30PM

Dinner at Guesthouse

Enjoy a simple vegetarian dinner, served till 8 PM.
INR200, 1h0m
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Day 4: Arunachalam to Srirangam

Tiruvannamalai to Srirangam, India on July 9, 2025

6:30AM

Early Breakfast

Light breakfast with idlis from 6 AM to start early.
INR100, 45m

7:30AM

Travel to Srirangam

Drive 210 km (4.5 hours) to Srirangam near Tiruchirappalli.
INR900, 4h30m

12:00PM

Visit Ranganathaswamy Temple

One of India’s largest Vishnu temples, open 6 AM to 8 PM.
Free, 3h0m

3:30PM

Lunch at Srirangam

Traditional Tamil Brahmin style meals, open till mid-afternoon.
INR200, 1h0m

5:00PM

Market Walk

Browse handicrafts and souvenirs at local markets.
Free, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner

Relax with a South Indian vegetarian dinner, open till 9 PM.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 5: Srirangam to Thanjavur

Srirangam to Thanjavur, India on July 10, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Srirangam

Idli, vada and coffee from 7 AM to begin day.
INR100, 1h0m

8:30AM

Travel to Thanjavur

Approximately 60 km drive (1.5 hours).
INR300, 1h30m

10:00AM

Brihadeeswarar Temple Visit

UNESCO World Heritage Site temple open 6 AM to 8 PM.
INR40, 2h0m

12:30PM

Lunch

Traditional Tamil lunch with thogayal and parotta.
INR220, 1h0m

2:00PM

Visit Royal Palace & Art Gallery

Open 10 AM to 5 PM, see Chola bronzes and artifacts.
INR50, 2h0m

5:00PM

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Explore rare manuscripts; open till 6 PM.
INR30, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner

Traditional vegetarian South Indian meal at local hotel.
INR220, 1h0m
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Day 6: Thanjavur to Madurai

Thanjavur to Madurai, India on July 11, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast

Pongal and sambar at hotel or restaurant, open from 7 AM.
INR120, 1h0m

8:30AM

Travel to Madurai

190 km journey south–about 4 hours by road.
INR800, 4h0m

12:30PM

Lunch

Homemade chutney and rice at a local eatery.
INR200, 1h0m

2:00PM

Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple

Famous temple complex with stunning gopurams, open 5 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–10 PM.
Free, 3h0m

6:00PM

Dinner

Enjoy Madurai-jigarthanda and traditional fare, open till 9 PM.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 7: Madurai Local Sightseeing

Madurai, India on July 12, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast

Try dosas and filter coffee, starting from 7 AM in local eateries.
INR100, 1h0m

9:00AM

Gandhi Memorial Museum

Insightful museum on India’s freedom struggle, open 9 AM–5 PM.
INR50, 2h0m

11:30AM

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

17th-century palace open 9 AM–5 PM, showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture.
INR50, 2h0m

1:30PM

Lunch

Hearty Tamil vegetarian meal with sambar and rasam.
INR180, 1h0m

3:00PM

Alagar Kovil Temple

Beautiful Lord Vishnu temple in hills, open 6 AM–6 PM.
Free, 2h0m

6:30PM

Dinner

Traditional Tamil dishes at nearby restaurant, open till 9 PM.
INR220, 1h0m
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Day 8: Madurai to Rameshwaram

Madurai to Rameshwaram, India on July 13, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast

Fresh idli and chutneys at local spots open from 6 AM.
INR100, 45m

7:30AM

Travel to Rameshwaram

170 km drive (~4 hours) to Rameshwaram pilgrimage city.
INR800, 4h0m

12:00PM

Ramanathaswamy Temple

Temple with grand corridors and sacred tanks, open 5 AM–9 PM.
Free, 2h0m

2:30PM

Lunch

Local Tamil and coastal cuisine at recommended eateries till afternoon.
INR250, 1h0m

4:00PM

Visit Dhanushkodi Beach

Scenic drive 20 km to peaceful beach and ruins, open all day, no charge.
Free, 2h0m

7:00PM

Dinner

Delicious southern dishes and fresh fish options, open till 9 PM.
INR300, 1h0m
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Day 9: Rameshwaram to Palani

Rameshwaram to Palani, India on July 14, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast

Light breakfast with idli and chutney, from 6 AM.
INR100, 45m

7:00AM

Travel to Palani

320 km drive (approx 7 hours) to Palani Murugan temple city.
INR1200, 7h0m

2:00PM

Lunch En Route

Enjoy South and North Indian dishes at highway dhaba.
INR200, 1h0m

4:30PM

Palani Murugan Temple

Visit the hilltop temple, use cable car (INR60), temple open 6 AM–8 PM.
INR60, 2h0m

7:00PM

Dinner

Traditional Tamil vegetarian meal, open till 9 PM.
INR220, 1h0m
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Day 10: Palani to Tirupati

Palani to Tirupati, India on July 15, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast

Dosa and filter coffee at local eateries, from 6 AM.
INR100, 1h0m

7:00AM

Travel to Tirupati

310 km journey to Tirupati, expected 7 hours.
INR1200, 7h0m

2:00PM

Lunch En Route

Highway restaurant offering South and North Indian dishes.
INR200, 1h0m

4:00PM

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Visit this prominent pilgrimage site; evening darshan 3 PM–7 PM, preregistration recommended.
Free with ticket, 2h0m

7:00PM

Dinner

Sample Andhra cuisine in local restaurant, open till 9 PM.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 11: Tirupati to Srikalahasti

Tirupati to Srikalahasti, India on July 16, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast

Idli and vada with filter coffee from 7 AM.
INR100, 1h0m

9:00AM

Travel to Srikalahasti

36 km drive to famous Shiva temple town, about 1 hour.
INR150, 1h0m

10:30AM

Srikalahasti Temple Visit

Explore the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, open 5 AM to 9 PM.
Free, 2h0m

12:30PM

Lunch

Enjoy Andhra-style rice and sambar, open till afternoon.
INR180, 1h0m

2:00PM

Leisure & Market Time

Explore local markets or relax in town for last leg of spiritual journey.
Free, 3h0m

6:00PM

Dinner

Traditional vegetarian dinner until 8:30 PM.
INR220, 1h0m
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