Tirupati is approximately 420 kilometers from Coimbatore. The journey by road takes around 8 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Our tour includes a comfortable AC vehicle with experienced drivers who are familiar with the route and make appropriate rest stops to ensure a pleasant journey.

Special Entry darshan (₹300 per person) offers a much shorter waiting time compared to Free darshan. While Free darshan can take anywhere from 8 to 12 hours of waiting during peak season, Special Entry usually takes 2-3 hours. Our package includes Special Entry darshan tickets to save your valuable time and make your pilgrimage more comfortable. However, please note that during peak seasons and festivals, even Special Entry can have longer waiting times.

Traditional dress is required when visiting the Tirupati temple. Men should wear dhotis with upper cloth or kurta-pyjama (western clothes like jeans and t-shirts are discouraged). Women can wear sarees, churidar/salwar kameez, or traditional half-sarees. Children can wear any decent traditional attire. Sleeveless tops, shorts, skirts above knee length, and revealing clothes are not permitted inside the temple. Our guide will provide detailed information before the visit.

No, mobile phones, cameras, electronic devices, and valuable items like jewelry are not allowed inside the main temple complex. There are secure locker facilities available near the entry points where you can deposit these items before entering the temple. Your tour guide will assist you with this process.

No, tonsuring (head shaving) is not mandatory but is a voluntary practice by devotees as an offering to Lord Venkateswara. Many devotees choose to fulfill this ritual as a form of sacrifice and devotion. If you wish to perform tonsuring, please inform us in advance so we can arrange for it, as it will require additional time in our itinerary. The tonsuring service (Kalyanakatta) is available free of charge, though donations are accepted.

Each devotee who completes darshan receives one Tirupati laddu prasadam complimentary. Our package includes this one free laddu per person. If you wish to purchase additional laddus, they are available at designated counters near the temple at approximately ₹50 per laddu (price subject to change). Your guide can assist you with purchasing additional laddus if required.

Yes, we offer customization options for our Tirupati tour. You can extend your tour to include nearby attractions like Sri Kalahasti Temple (36 km from Tirupati, famous for Rahu-Ketu pooja), Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, or Srikalahasti. We can also arrange for different accommodation categories or specific ritual arrangements at the temple. Please contact our travel experts for personalized tour arrangements.

For your Tirupati pilgrimage, we recommend packing: 1) Traditional clothing as per the temple dress code, 2) A small towel and basic toiletries, 3) Any required medications, 4) A water bottle (though we provide bottled water), 5) A small pouch for carrying cash and ID proof, and 6) A light jacket or shawl as mornings can be cool in Tirumala hills. Please avoid bringing valuable jewelry, as it will need to be deposited in lockers before entering the temple.

Yes, our Tirupati tour is designed to be accessible for elderly pilgrims. We provide comfortable transportation and make necessary rest stops during the journey. At Tirumala, there are special facilities and queues for elderly and disabled devotees, and our guides will ensure they receive proper assistance. However, please note that some walking is unavoidable, and there might be periods of standing during the darshan. If any pilgrims have mobility issues or specific health concerns, please inform us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.