TRIP TO BALAJI TIRUPATI VIA PACKAGE TOUR

To start with, fews days ago I did a quick tour to Tirumala Balaji via a package tour and I will try to put in to start with. Religious!😆😆

Me and my friend Nayan booked a package tour for Tirumala Darshan (One day trip) on 14th December via Seabird Tourists and ITDC. Departure was scheduled for 13th Dec night from Anand Rao Circle in Bangalore.  You can book tickets at www.seabirdtourists.com.

We reached Seabird Tourist office on 13th Dec 2019 by 9.00 pm to explore nearby areas as our departure was scheduled for 10.00 PM. We had our dinner nearby and by 10.20 PM the bus came- Multiaxle Volvo to take us for Balaji Darshan.

After getting on to the Bus, we were provided with water bottles, already blankets were available on the seats. Bus seating was semi sleeper and was comfortable. The bus crossed KR Puram at approx 12.00 am due to traffic situation in Bangalore as always.

Bus arrived at Tirupathi at 4.08 AM, we met our Guide Mr Chandra Mouli at some point and we were taken to a standard hotel near padmavathi temple. We were asked to get ready ( to be in traditional Dress) BY 5.00 AM and come down with luggage. Then we went to Padmavathi Temple for Darshan and permission from Goddess Padmavathi to visit her Husband God Balaji. We had our darshan within half an hour and by 6.00 AM we started again in the Bus. We were taken to PLR Grand Hotel for Breakfast. Breakfast is included in package and was basically south indian food including dosa and idlis.

From Tirupathi to Tirumala, where God resides is approx 27 KM and private buses are not allowed. Private cars can be taken to the hill top. From PLR Grand, Govt Bus stop is nearby and we were told to be on a APSRTC Bus. Everything was managed well from start till end.

After a hour swirling journey up the hills we reached Tirumala Hills abode of Lord Balaji.

In the APSRTC Bus from Tirupathi to Tirumala.

Some people were painting Lord Balaji Tika on forehead after chanting some shlokas for Rs 10.00 per head. We were happy to put the same. We were given our darshan tickets and we started our journey for Darshan inside Temple complex. As rush was not much, we had our darshan within 1 Hr. We had a very good darshan and came out blessed by the almighty. Prayed for well being of one and all. We came out by 11 AM. Then we purchased Laddus from the counter and came back to the meeting point. Our Guide was already there and gave us our entitled Two Free Laddus.

At Tirupathi, after Darshan

At around 1.45 PM, again we started our journey towards Tirupathi in one of the APSRTC Buses destined for this package. We were taken to PLR Grand Hotel for Lunch. Lunch was basically south India food.

After Lunch we all started in the same Volvo Bus towards Bangalore at around 2.30 PM and reached Bangalore by 9.00 PM at KR Puram. Bus was late as there was rain in between. But felt blessed and had divine darshan of the almighty.

Features of Package

Price Rs 2205.00 incl of GST on weekends, weekdays fare may be less.
Inclusions: Return Journey by Volovo Multiaxle, Breakfast, Lunch, Hotel for 1 hr for freshning up, Guide, One Balaji Seeghra Darshan Ticket worth of Rs 300.00, Two Laddus
Important- Dont carry any valuables with you as luggage you have to leave in Volvo Bus. Total journey completed in 24 Hrs

In the next Blog, Vaishno Devi trip and lot more….Stay Happy and make others Happy