About Katpadi Junction
Katpadi Junction (station code KPD) is the main railway station serving Vellore. It sits on the north side of the Palar river, while Sripuram is on the south side of Vellore, so the journey crosses the town.
Distance by road: about 15 km by road.
Independent planning estimate Source: OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM). Approximate road distance calculated from OpenStreetMap routing; depends on route and starting point. Not an official figure. Last verified 1 October 2026.
Getting from the station to Sripuram
| Option | How it works | Things to know |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-rickshaw | Available outside the station | Agree the fare first if it is not metered |
| Taxi or app cab | Book through an app or hire outside the station | Easiest with luggage; app availability varies |
| Town bus | Bus towards Vellore, then a bus towards Sripuram or Thirumalaikodi | Cheapest but slowest, usually with a change; ask at the stop for current routes |
Independent planning estimate
By taxi or auto, allow 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic in Vellore town. By bus with a change, allow at least an hour.
Not an official temple estimate.
Fares
We do not publish fares. Auto and taxi prices in Vellore vary with demand, time of day and whether you book through an app, and any figure we quoted would soon be out of date. Check the app fare, or agree a price before setting off.
Luggage: plan before you leave the station
The official "Do's and don'ts" page lists backpacks, haversacks, big bags, suitcases and trolleys as strictly prohibited on the Sripuram premises. The cloak room at the entrance takes mobile phones, bags and footwear.
Official temple information Source: Official Sripuram website: Do's and don'ts; Official Sripuram website: Facilities. Last verified 1 October 2026.
Independent planning guidance
If you are travelling with suitcases, the simplest option is to check in to your hotel first, or to keep them in a hired taxi that waits for you. Do not assume large luggage can be left at the temple.
Guidance from this website, not an official temple rule.
Arrival considerations
- Darshan runs 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, daily, so an early-morning train arrival leaves time for breakfast in Vellore first.
- On Fridays to Sundays, the Divya Darshan seva runs until 7:30 PM.
- Change into clothing that meets the dress code before you reach the temple.
Official temple information Source: Official Sripuram website: Darshan timings. Last verified 1 October 2026.
Planning the return train
- Check your return train on the Indian Railways enquiry system on the day, in case of delays or platform changes.
- Work backwards: time to reach Katpadi, plus time to collect belongings from the cloak room and footwear counter, plus the walk out from the temple.
- If you are booking a taxi back, arrange it before you go in, as you will not have your phone inside.
Independent planning guidance
Leave Sripuram with a generous margin before your train. Collecting belongings, finding transport and crossing Vellore can each take longer than expected, especially on weekends and festival days.
Guidance from this website, not an official temple rule.
Related guides
Travelling to Katpadi from a major city? See Chennai to Sripuram, Bengaluru to Sripuram or Tirupati to Sripuram. For every option, see how to reach Sripuram.