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Visakhapatnam to Tirupati-Tirumala-Kanipakam-Sri Kalahasti Tour Package by Train
from ₹10920
Train Package

Visakhapatnam to Tirupati-Tirumala-Kanipakam-Sri Kalahasti Tour Package by Train

  • 4 Day / 3 Nights
  • PID TP0222
  • 3500.00 km total

Package OverviewAbout the Tour Package ID: TP0222

GoldBox Holidays offers a 4-day trip by train from Visakhapatnam to Tirupati, Kanipakam and Sri Kalahasti.

Tour plan

  • Day 1: Leave Visakhapatnam Railway Station on an overnight journey.
  • Day 2: Reach Tirupati Railway Station and go to the hotel. Later, visit Kanipakam and Sripuram.
  • Day 3: Visit Tiruchanur Temple and Sri Kalahasti Temple. After a lunch break, go to Tirumala for special entry darshan, then drive on to Tirupati Railway Station for the return journey to Visakhapatnam.
  • Day 4: Arrive at Visakhapatnam.

Included

  • Hotel stay
  • Train travel in a sleeper coach
  • A/C vehicle for road travel
  • Guide
  • Special entry ticket at Tirumala
  • Food

Current status

Important note: The tour operator is not running Tirumala tourism packages at present.

All Tirupati packages are stopped for now. Please do not call us to book Tirupati packages for any future date.

Important notes

  • We are an authorized travel agent for Telangana Tourism and Andhra Pradesh Tourism.
  • Give each passenger's name exactly as shown on their original ID proof, to avoid problems at the TTD special darshan.
  • The journey date cannot be rescheduled or changed for this package, so please double-check the date while booking. If you book the wrong date, you must cancel the booking and book again for the new journey date.
  • As per TTD rules, bookings must be made at least 7 days before the journey date. Please do not contact us for bookings less than 7 days away.
  • Some time will be given for tonsuring. If there is a heavy rush, please follow the instructions of the local tour guide.
  • Changes to name, age, gender, etc. are allowed only once and must be made 10 days before the journey.

Price list

If 1-3 passengers:

TravellerNon-AC Sleeper classComfort (3-Tier AC)
Single personRs.26005Rs.27900
Double sharing (per head)Rs.14675Rs.16575
Triple sharing (per head)Rs.11645Rs.13540
Child (5-11 years) with extra bed in hotelRs.8055Rs.9950
Child (5-11 years) without extra bed in hotelRs.5390Rs.7290

If 4-6 passengers:

TravellerNon-AC Sleeper classComfort (3-Tier AC)
Double sharing (per head)Rs.11890Rs.13790
Triple sharing (per head)Rs.10920Rs.12820
Child (5-11 years) with extra bed in hotelRs.7000Rs.8900
Child (5-11 years) without extra bed in hotelRs.5575Rs.7475

Group booking notes

  • If you are booking for more than 3 passengers, please choose the 'Special Rates for Group Booking' option. Only then will you get the special rates.
  • For group bookings, partial cancellation is NOT possible. You must cancel the whole booking (cancellation charges apply) and book again.
  • For partial cancellations, room occupancy conversion charges apply along with the cancellation charges.
  • Train seats are allotted automatically 2-3 days before departure and sent to you by SMS and email. Berth preferences or changes cannot be accepted, as tickets are generated through the central PRS.

Daily quota

  • A/C 3-Tier coach: maximum 04 members per day
  • Non-AC Sleeper class: maximum 04 members per day

Fare DetailsTransparent pricing, no hidden charges

IR-Tours

Non-A/C Sleeper Class Service #Train No.
Adult Fare₹10920
Child Child Policy₹5390
IR-Tours — Non-A/C Sleeper Class (By Train)
Itinerary

Day 1 (Friday): Train from Vishakhapatnam

    • Leave Vishakhapatnam Railway Station by Train No. 17488 Tirumala Express at 14:00 hrs.
    • Full day and night journey.

Day 2 (Saturday): Tirupati, Kanipakam and Sripuram

    • Reach Tirupati Railway Station early in the morning at 04:05 hrs.
    • Pick-up from Tirupati Railway Station, transfer to the hotel and check in.
    • After freshening up and breakfast, visit Kanipakam and Sripuram.
    • Lunch at your own cost.
    • Return to the hotel. Dinner and night stay in Tirupati.
    • [Breakfast + Dinner]

Day 3 (Sunday): Tiruchanur, Sri Kalahasti and Tirumala Darshan

    • After an early breakfast at 07:00 hrs, visit Tiruchanur Temple and then Sri Kalahasti Temple.
    • Early lunch at your own cost at 12:00 hrs. After lunch, go to Tirumala for Special Entry Darshan of Lord Venkateswara (depends on the crowd that day).
    • After darshan, return to the hotel and rest for an hour, if time permits.
    • Check out. After dinner, or with a packed dinner, drop at Tirupati Railway Station by 20:00 hrs to board Train No. 17487.
    • The train leaves at 20:30 hrs.
    • [Breakfast + Dinner]

Day 4 (Monday): Arrival in Vishakhapatnam

    • Reach Vishakhapatnam Railway Station by 11:30 hrs.
    • [No meals]
Inclusions
  • Train travel in 3AC class for Comfort or SL class for Standard.
  • Deluxe AC rooms as per the itinerary.
  • AC road transport as per the itinerary.
  • Meals off the train: 02 breakfasts and 02 dinners. If the Shri Balaji darshan is delayed, 1 packed dinner is given on Day 03 instead of a sit-down dinner.
  • Special Entry Darshan at Tirumala, and darshan tickets for Kanipakam, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Shri Kalahasti and Tiruchanur only.
  • Services of a government-approved APTDC guide.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Toll, parking and all GST.
  • Any services not listed in the inclusions above, and all personal expenses.

Hotel:

  • Tirupati: Rami Guestline / similar
Exclusions
  • All food on the train, and lunch on Day 02 and Day 03.
  • All entry and darshan tickets for monuments and listed sightseeing places, unless stated in the inclusions.
  • Any service not listed in the inclusions.
Cancellation Policy
90%
Best refundCancel >24h before departure
75%
Good refundCancel 12–24h before
0%
No refundLess than 4h / no-show

Operator Cancellation Policy:

No. of days before commencement of Trip* Cancellation Charges
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) Rs. 250 /- per passenger
Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) 25 % of the package cost
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) 50 % of the package cost
Less than 4 days (excluding departure date) 100 % of the package cost

Important Note: Above cancellation policy subject to change without prior notice by tour operator.

Cancellation PolicyKnow Cancellation Policy here

90% REFUND
Best refund

Cancel more than 24 hours before departure

75% REFUND
Good refund

Cancel 12 – 24 hours before departure

50% REFUND
Partial

Cancel 4 – 12 hours before departure

0% NO REFUND
No refund

Less than 4 hours before / no-show

Operator Cancellation Policy:

No. of days before commencement of Trip* Cancellation Charges
Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) Rs. 250 /- per passenger
Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) 25 % of the package cost
Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) 50 % of the package cost
Less than 4 days (excluding departure date) 100 % of the package cost

Important Note: Above cancellation policy subject to change without prior notice by tour operator.

Tour Itinerary

Take a glimpse of how we planned your tour

Itinerary of IR-Tours
1 Day 1 (Friday): Train from Vishakhapatnam
    • Leave Vishakhapatnam Railway Station by Train No. 17488 Tirumala Express at 14:00 hrs.
    • Full day and night journey.
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.
    • Reach Tirupati Railway Station early in the morning at 04:05 hrs.
    • Pick-up from Tirupati Railway Station, transfer to the hotel and check in.
    • After freshening up and breakfast, visit Kanipakam and Sripuram.
    • Lunch at your own cost.
    • Return to the hotel. Dinner and night stay in Tirupati.
    • [Breakfast + Dinner]
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.
    • After an early breakfast at 07:00 hrs, visit Tiruchanur Temple and then Sri Kalahasti Temple.
    • Early lunch at your own cost at 12:00 hrs. After lunch, go to Tirumala for Special Entry Darshan of Lord Venkateswara (depends on the crowd that day).
    • After darshan, return to the hotel and rest for an hour, if time permits.
    • Check out. After dinner, or with a packed dinner, drop at Tirupati Railway Station by 20:00 hrs to board Train No. 17487.
    • The train leaves at 20:30 hrs.
    • [Breakfast + Dinner]
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.
    • Reach Vishakhapatnam Railway Station by 11:30 hrs.
    • [No meals]
Some of the places listed in the itinerary may not be covered if there is less time or if the tourist spots are closed due to Bandh / strikes / floods / or any other reasons.

What's IncludedKnow what best we have for you

  • Train travel in 3AC class for Comfort or SL class for Standard.
  • Deluxe AC rooms as per the itinerary.
  • AC road transport as per the itinerary.
  • Meals off the train: 02 breakfasts and 02 dinners. If the Shri Balaji darshan is delayed, 1 packed dinner is given on Day 03 instead of a sit-down dinner.
  • Special Entry Darshan at Tirumala, and darshan tickets for Kanipakam, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Shri Kalahasti and Tiruchanur only.
  • Services of a government-approved APTDC guide.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Toll, parking and all GST.
  • Any services not listed in the inclusions above, and all personal expenses.

Hotel:

  • Tirupati: Rami Guestline / similar

What's ExcludedCheckout the exclusions, it's important!

  • All food on the train, and lunch on Day 02 and Day 03.
  • All entry and darshan tickets for monuments and listed sightseeing places, unless stated in the inclusions.
  • Any service not listed in the inclusions.

Package TimingsPackage timings

Package Timings of Non-A/C Sleeper Class :

Important InformationPlease Read Below Information

Dress code and ID

  • Dress code for men: dhoti, shirt, kurta or pyjama (paizama).
  • Dress code for women: saree, or churidar with dupatta.
  • Pilgrims of every age are asked not to wear T-shirts, jeans or similar clothes, as these are strictly not allowed.
  • Every traveller must carry an original, valid photo ID proof.
  • Every traveller must carry their own original ID card and show it when asked during the tour.

Passenger details and TTD rules

  • If you enter wrong details while booking, such as a spelling mistake or a wrong gender, GoldBox Holidays is not responsible for any problem at TTD darshan. Your darshan tickets are confirmed using the details you give. If you notice such a mistake after booking, reply at once to the confirmation email from the tour operator and attach the needed documents (ID proof). Only the operator can change the details.
  • Once the ticket is generated, the pilgrim's name or other details cannot be changed under any circumstances.
  • This is a group package, so please do not ask for any changes to it, and please do not ask for TTD tickets alone.
  • Please do not call to ask for TTD darshan tickets alone or for the footpath walk (Kalinadaka). Please also do not ask for dates that are not available.
  • Tonsure (hair offering) is possible, but no special arrangement is made for it. After tonsure, you must bathe in the common washrooms at the Kalyanakatta building and then join the group.
  • Some time is given for tonsure. When the rush is heavy, please follow the instructions of the local tour guide.

Train, boarding and travel

  • Train seats are allotted automatically 2-3 days before departure and sent to you by SMS and email. Requests for a berth preference or a change cannot be accepted, because tickets are generated through the central PRS system.
  • After booking, you get a confirmation email and SMS with the contact numbers of the driver or tour operator.
  • For questions about the boarding point or the vehicle, please call the tour operator or the driver.
  • If the vehicle is late because of traffic or any other reason, please be patient and cooperate with the tour operator.
  • Please reach the boarding point 10 minutes before the departure time.
  • Please look after your own belongings during the whole trip.
  • The itinerary above is only a suggested outline. The tour operator can change it based on what is practical on the day.
  • Visits to all the sightseeing places depend on the time available.

Booking and responsibility

  • Online payments on GoldBox Holidays are 100% safe and secure. Your payment details are encrypted.
  • GoldBoxHolidays.com is only an online booking agency. We are not the tour operator.
  • A request to local travel agencies, travel guides, internet centres and other online booking centres: please do not mislead passengers about the TTD darshan packages. Explain all the terms and conditions of the package to them before you make the booking. If any booking agency or person misleads passengers, GoldBox Holidays is not responsible.
  • GoldBox Holidays is not responsible for any natural or social calamity.

Changes and cancellation

  • If only some people in a booking cancel, room occupancy conversion charges apply along with the cancellation charges.
  • Under new TTD guidelines, from 15-06-2022 TTD bookings must close 7 days before the darshan date. Tirupati package tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled within 7 days of the scheduled departure time.

Package DetailsCheck out the Package Details...!

The Visakhapatnam to Tirupati-Tirumala-Kanipakam-Sri Kalahasti Tour Package by Train leaves Visakhapatnam on a Friday afternoon train and runs for 4 days and 3 nights. With one weekend and a Monday arrival, it suits north Andhra families who want a full temple circuit around Tirupati.

Route and travel

The Tirumala Express leaves Visakhapatnam in the afternoon and runs down the coast through the night, a journey of about 14 hours. It reaches Tirupati before dawn on Saturday. An A/C road vehicle is used for sightseeing. The return train leaves Tirupati on Sunday night and reaches Visakhapatnam around Monday noon.

Places covered

Tips for this trip

  • The train ride is long and mostly in daylight, so carry books, games for children and home food for the first meal.
  • Berths are allotted by the railway system before departure, and seat requests may not be possible.
  • Sripuram has its own rules on phones and dress; follow the guide and keep valuables in the vehicle.
  • Sunday is a busy day at Tirumala, so be patient in the queue.
  • Apply for Monday leave, as you reach home only around midday.

Frequently asked questions

On which day does the tour start?

The itinerary shows a Friday departure from Visakhapatnam. Check the available dates on this page.

What is Sripuram?

It is the Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple near Vellore in Tamil Nadu. The package covers it along with Kanipakam on the first day.

Which meals are covered?

Meals and other inclusions are listed on this page; please check there with the fare.

For more choices, open our Tirupati-Tirumala packages page, or see the faster Visakhapatnam to Tirupati package by flight.

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