Mysore-Tirupati query

[LLL]

Hi, i would be visiting my sister in Mysore on thursday and wanted to visit tirupati from there.

Can someone suggest the best way of visiting tirupati and getting darshan there in least possible time?

Thanks

[csentil]

You should have direct bus services from Mysore to Tirumala. Take an overnite bus. Should be a 7 to 8 hr journey max. Both tourist and Government operated buses are available.

There used to be this package deal where everything is taken care of. It is run by KSRTC and/or by AP Tourism. They basically take care of travel, darshan, food etc. Ideal for people who can't travel by themselves or don't know the local language. Just enquire at KSRTC in Mysore.

Getting darshan at least possible time is not given when it comes to Tirumala. General guidelines are to avoid weekends, any holidays or auspicious days. Try to get there early morning or late evenings to have a better chance of darshan. You also have tickets at various prices when facilitate faster darshan. The higher you pay, faster it can get.

If you hire a car: Route is Mysore - Bangalore (get to Old Madras Road) - K.R. Puram - Hoskote - Kolar bypass - Mulbagal bypass - Palmaner - Chittoor (outer, take a left towards Tirupathi. This is well marked) - Tirupathi - Tirumala.

[eclectix 1st]

Follow the above.

If you have not made any arrangements for the darshan, its best to go thru some travel agency by bus, who will arrange everything you.

most of the packages include
travel - to & fro
hotel (transit & refreshing)
breakfast/lunch
darshan (usually within 2 hrs)

from Bangalore it costs about 1200-1500 pp, add a couple of hundreds from Mysore.

Cheers

[suvi]

I recommend opting the Archana-nandra package from APSTDC or ITDC. you will spend roughly 1.5hrs in the queue. it cost 1400 per head last year from Bangalore. the bus leaves around 8pm gives you accomodation for bath in Tirupati. you will be back in Bangalore around 4pm the next day

[gypsyFreak]

KSTDC has a package to Tirupathi from Mysore.

Details:

SCHEDULE : Thursday
Departure : 10.00 p.m. 1st day.
Return : 9.00 p.m. 2nd day.
Fare : Rs.1200/-(including darshan & accommodation for bathing)
Transportation : by Road.
Accommodation : Hotel Mayura Sapthagiri, Tirumala
Place :Tirupathi, Mangapura (Venkateshwara Temple, Govindarajaswamy Temple and Padmavathi Temple.)

KSTDC web: Frameset 1

[gods-envy]

just checked the prices yest, they are now at 1320 per person for a 1 day trip
all one day trips booked for this weekend.
the only option is to take a 2 day trip which leaves bangalore on friday night and u return on sunday night, cost is about 1400 something...
Places covered are :- Tirupati and Kalahasthi

For a one day darshan, ITDC does planned tours only from Sunday to thursday..
weekends are usually 2 day trips, to cope with the huge rush

[LLL]

Originally Posted by gypsyFreak

KSTDC has a package to Tirupathi from Mysore.

Details:

SCHEDULE : Thursday
Departure : 10.00 p.m. 1st day.
Return : 9.00 p.m. 2nd day.
Fare : Rs.1200/-(including darshan & accommodation for bathing)
Transportation : by Road.
Accommodation : Hotel Mayura Sapthagiri, Tirumala
Place :Tirupathi, Mangapura (Venkateshwara Temple, Govindarajaswamy Temple and Padmavathi Temple.)

KSTDC web: Frameset 1

Thanks gypsy...how do i book this from mysore?

Originally Posted by gods-envy

just checked the prices yest, they are now at 1320 per person for a 1 day trip
all one day trips booked for this weekend.
the only option is to take a 2 day trip which leaves bangalore on friday night and u return on sunday night, cost is about 1400 something...
Places covered are :- Tirupati and Kalahasthi

For a one day darshan, ITDC does planned tours only from Sunday to thursday..
weekends are usually 2 day trips, to cope with the huge rush

thanks gods..again how do i book this?

[gowda79]

Very Simple go to any of the one ITDC / KSRTC / APSRTC counter at Msore or Bengaluru and you can ask for the package tour to Tirumala an you will be booked

Have a good trip & enjoy the Darshan of Venkateshwara Swamy

Call any of these numbers found it on the Internet

call 12666, 22383361/62, 22350529, 51136053, 51208999, 9845025371, 9845705745, 9844044077 or 9845707475. — Staff Reporter

[rkg]

among these packages APTDC is better because it includes AAD( archananthara darshan) at morning 5 AM. if you happen to be there on friday it will be called NPD (nijapada darshan)one can see the god venketeswara with out any ornaments. check for futher details at APTDC website. there is no office at mysore as per website
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[gypsyFreak]

please check the next post...

[gypsyFreak]

Thanks gypsy...how do i book this from mysore?

As gowda79 mentioned, just call and book. Karnataka State Tourism Development Corportation (KSTDC), Mysore numbers:

Since you are starting from Mysore, i guess KSTDC is the best bet.

Tel:+91-821-2425349,2425597,2426160

Tel: 91-0821-2423652

[akroy]

Originally Posted by rkg

among these packages APTDC is better because it includes AAD( archananthara darshan) at morning 5 AM. if you happen to be there on friday it will be called NPD (nijapada darshan)one can see the god venketeswara with out any ornaments. check for futher details at APTDC website. there is no office at mysore as per website
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APTDC is the best. Try for the Volvo package first. it was excellent. I have personally done it and it was excellent.

Abhi

[LLL]

Originally Posted by akroy

APTDC is the best. Try for the Volvo package first. it was excellent. I have personally done it and it was excellent.

Abhi

:( back from mysore.

couldnt go to tirupati as there was no availability.