Discover the magnificent Sripuram Golden Temple, the largest temple of gold in the world, on a private day tour from Chennai. Explore Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple, and the Government Museum.
- Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple - You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Sripuram Lakshmi Narayani Temple that is located at a distance of 90 miles from Chennai. The drive to the temple takes around three hours.
Upon arrival, take in the beauty of this Golden Temple, the largest in the world. The temple is built in the middle of a star shaped path. The intricately designed gold covering of the temple was manually created by artisans specializing in temple art. Every single detail in the temple art has significance from the ancient Indian texts, the Vedas. A pond is located within the temple complex that contains water from all the major rivers of India.
- Vellore Fort - Next visit the 16th century Vellore Fort that was built by the Vijayanagara Kings. The deep moat of the fort was once swarming with 10 000 crocodiles that made the fort impregnable. The fort houses a temple, mosque and a church. The Vellore Christian Hospital and several government buildings are also located within the fort. Visit the Jalakandeswarar Temple which is very fine example of Vijayanagara architecture and has some exquisite sculptures. The Government Museum is also worth a visit. It contains objects of art, weapons, sculptures, bronzes, wood carvings and handicrafts.
After the tour of the fort, you will be driven back to Chennai and dropped off at your hotel.
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
On this day trip from Chennai, visit the Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple at Sripuram. The temple is gilded with gold. Nearly 3 300 pounds of pure gold was used in the construction of this temple, which is twice the amount used at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
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Travel to the heart of Sripuram for a day trip from Chennai, where you will behold the majestic Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple. This magnificent edifice is adorned with gold leafing. Remarkably, it incorporates about 3 300 pounds of the precious metal in its design, a quantity that’s double what the famed Golden Temple in Amritsar utilized. This sacred site venerates Goddess Lakshmi, revered in Hinduism as the deity of fortune and prosperity.
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Carve time out of your calendar for a day-long excursion from Chennai to Sripuram’s resplendent Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple. Swathed in gold, the temple boasts the application of almost 3 300 pounds of the precious metal in its architectural blueprint, surpassing the volume used in crafting Amritsar’s Golden Temple. The temple pays homage to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu divinity associated with wealth and prosperity.
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- Sripuram Golden Temple, the preeminent golden structure globally
- Vellore Fort
- Jalakandeswarar Temple
- Government Museum.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- Vellore Fort visit timings : 09.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. & 03.00 to 05.00 p.m.
- Sripuram Golden Temple visit timings: 08.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
