- Distance
- About 380 km by road
- Drive time
- 7–8 hours one way
- Pickup
- Trichy
- Destination
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Trip type
- One way, or stay over and return
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Tirupati, at the foot of the Seshachalam hills, is the gateway to the Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, one of the most visited shrines in the world. Families from Trichy usually plan this as a two-day trip around a darshan slot. The route goes north on the Chennai highway to Villupuram, then via Tiruvannamalai or Vellore and Chittoor.
What to see in Tirupati
- Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
- Kapila Theertham
- Srivari Padalu
- Silathoranam natural arch
- Sri Kalahasti Temple
On the road
Go via Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore and Chittoor, with halts at Vellore's Golden Temple if time allows. Book darshan tickets before travelling.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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