Chennai Vellore Golden Temple Tour: 1 Day Package

This 1-day tour covers Sripuram Golden Temple, Jalakandeswarar Temple inside Vellore Fort and an optional Ratnagiri Murugan Temple stop. Vellore is about 140 km (3 hours) from Chennai, and the whole day takes 11 to 12 hours and about 310 km.

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Duration: 1 day (11 to 12 hours)
Distance: about 310 km
Best time: November to February
Note: Golden Temple timings and entry rules change, so confirm them before you travel.

Your temple journey

A journey, thoughtfully arranged.

Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.

Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.

Your journey at a glance

The route, day by day.

01Day 1

Your journey

The itinerary

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Day 1

01
Pickup from Chennai and drive to Vellore (140 km, about 3 hours)
02
Jalakandeswarar Temple and Vellore Fort (1.5 hours)
03
Sripuram Golden Temple (1.5 hours)
04
Lunch break
05
Ratnagiri Murugan Temple (1 hour, optional)
06
Drive back to Chennai and drop

Planning your visit

A little more to know.

Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.

Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.

What the package may include

Details to confirm.

These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.

Inclusions

Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance

Exclusions

Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
Meals and drinks
Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
Donations, camera fees and personal expenses

Good to know

Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.

Before you go

Questions, answered.

How far is Vellore from Chennai?

About 140 km, around 3 hours by road.

Can we add Tiruvannamalai?

Yes, see the Vellore and Tiruvannamalai 2-day tour.

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