• Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple - Guests will be collected from their hotel and transported to the Sripuram Lakshmi Narayani Temple, situated 90 miles from Chennai. The journey to the temple takes approximately three hours.

Upon arrival, visitors can admire the splendor of this Golden Temple, the largest of its kind globally. The temple is constructed in the center of a star-shaped pathway. The temple’s intricate gold covering was handcrafted by artisans skilled in temple art. Each detail in the temple’s design holds significance from the ancient Indian scriptures, the Vedas. Within the temple complex, there is a pond containing water from all the major rivers of India.

• Vellore Fort - The next stop is the 16th-century Vellore Fort, built by the Vijayanagara Kings. The fort’s deep moat was once filled with 10,000 crocodiles, making it impenetrable. The fort includes a temple, mosque, and church. The Vellore Christian Hospital and several government buildings are also located within the fort. Visitors can explore the Jalakandeswarar Temple, a fine example of Vijayanagara architecture, featuring exquisite sculptures. The Government Museum is also worth visiting, showcasing art objects, weapons, sculptures, bronzes, wood carvings, and handicrafts.

After touring the fort, guests will be driven back to Chennai and returned to their 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.

Highlights

• 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.