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From Chennai: Full-Day Srikalahasti Temple Tour

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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 704 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Visit one of South India’s holiest Shiva temples
  • Learn the legend of the powerful Rahu-Ketu pooja
  • Enjoy private, comfortable AC transport from Chennai
  • Admire stunning Dravidian temple architecture
  • Perfect one-day spiritual escape from Chennai

Activity location

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Valid for 10 Hours, From Chennai: Full-Day Srikalahasti Temple Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 703.57 x 1 AdultRM 703.57
Total
Price is RM 703.57

What's included, what's not

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    Private AC car for pick up and drop off from Chennai.
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    English speaking local guide.
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    Vehicle Expenses.
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    State Permit.
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    Toll And Parking Charges.
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    Entrance fees to monuments.
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    Lunch.
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    Bottled water
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    Government Taxes.
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    Personal Expense.
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    Breakfast.
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    Dinner.

What you can expect

Discover spirituality, serenity, and South India’s rich temple heritage with the Chennai to Srikalahasti Temple Tour. This full-day private excursion takes you from the bustling streets of Chennai to the peaceful temple town of Srikalahasti, one of the most important Shiva shrines in South India.

Your journey begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Chennai. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned private car with your English-speaking driver-guide as you pass through scenic countryside landscapes of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

After a 2.5-hour drive, arrive at the ancient Srikalahasti Temple, often called the Kailash of the South. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vayu Lingam (the Air element of the Pancha Bootha temples), this architectural marvel features towering gopurams, stone carvings, and centuries of history. Your guide will share fascinating stories of the temple’s origin, mythology, and its association with Rahu-Ketu pooja, performed to remove astrological doshas and negative influences.

Witness devotees performing rituals inside the grand temple complex, admire the intricate Dravidian design, and experience the spiritual vibrations of one of South India’s holiest sites. After your temple exploration, enjoy an authentic South Indian lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected).

In the afternoon, relax on your return journey to Chennai, reflecting on your divine experience. You’ll arrive back at your hotel by 7:30–8:00 PM, filled with blessings and memories of a sacred day well spent.

Location

Activity location

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    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India