How far is Srikalahasti from Tirupati?
Srikalahasti Temple is about 38 km from Tirupati. By bus or taxi the journey takes roughly an hour.
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Bus | Frequent buses from Tirupati |
| Taxi | Door to door, about an hour |
| Rail | Via Renigunta Junction or Srikalahasti station |
Plan the day
Leave Tirupati early to reach before the queues build. Many pilgrims visit Srikalahasti and return to Tirupati the same evening.
- Start by 4:30 AM for a 6:00 AM pooja counter
- Allow half a day at the temple
- Tirumala darshan needs its own booking and queue
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Is Srikalahasti a day trip from Tirupati?
Yes. Many devotees go and return the same day.
Can I do Tirumala and Srikalahasti together?
It is possible but tiring. Plan them on separate days if you can.
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