At a glance
| Srikalahasti | Tirumala (Tirupati) | |
|---|---|---|
| Deity | Lord Shiva (Vayu Linga) | Lord Venkateswara |
| Known for | Rahu Ketu Pooja | Venkateswara darshan |
| Distance | About 38 km from Tirupati | Hill temple above Tirupati |
| Booking | AP Temples portal or counters | Separate booking and queue |
How to combine
Do Srikalahasti on one day and Tirumala on another. Stay in Tirupati if you can.
Can I visit both in one day?
It is possible but tiring because Tirumala needs its own booking and queue.
Srikalahasti Temple at a glance
- Darshan: 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM (Sat to Mon), 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Tue to Fri)
- Rahu Ketu Pooja: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, tickets ₹500 to ₹5,000
- Booking: AP Temples portal or the temple counters
- Distance: about 38 km from Tirupati and 110 km from Chennai
- Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam