11:00 PM – Pickup from Leicester
Doncaster Bus Stop, Melton Road, Leicester LE4 6PN

11:45 PM – Pickup from Coventry
Cross Point Business Centre, next to Tesco Extra, CV2 2SH

Overnight journey to Skandavale.

• 4:00 AM – Arrive at Skandavale Temple
• 5:00 AM – Murugan Puja
• 6:30 AM – Maha Shakti Puja
• 8:00 AM – Breakfast Prasadam
• 9:30 AM – Sri Ranganatha / Lord Vishnu Puja
• Free time for darshan, meditation & exploring the temple
• 2:00 PM – Depart from the temple
• Service break on the return journey for lunch (at your own expense)

Dress Code & Temple Etiquette

• Strictly no alcohol.
• Pure vegetarian food only is permitted.
• We kindly request all devotees to follow vegetarian food for at least 3 days before the trip as a mark of respect for the temple traditions.
• Please wear modest and respectful clothing suitable for a place of worship.

Walking Requirement

This pilgrimage involves 25–30 minutes of uphill and downhill walking. The route is steep in places and may be challenging for those with mobility or health concerns.

Please book this trip only if you are comfortable with this level of walking.

Elderly & Mobility Assistance

The temple operates a volunteer minibus between the lower and upper areas for elderly devotees or those with limited mobility.

Please note: This service is entirely managed by the temple and cannot be guaranteed. Its availability depends on the temple’s volunteers and operational schedule on the day.

Facilities

• • No shower facilities are available.
  • Public toilets are available at the temple.
  • We won't be able to take lunch from temple as we have to leave temple by 1:30 pm
  • You may bring your own vegetarian food if required.

🚌 Begin the return journey back home.

We won't be able to take lunch from temple as we have to leave temple by 1:30 pm

You may bring your own vegetarian food if required.