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Tirupati is a famous pilgrimage city, well known as temple. Tirupati City is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh State. It lies about 152-km northwest of Chennai in the Palkonda Hills. Tirupati is known as the abode of the Hindu God Venkateshvara (also spelt as ‘Venkatesvara’), “Lord of Seven Hills”. About 10-km northwest of Tirupati, at an elevation of 750m, is the sacred hill of Tirumala, which was considered so holy that before 1870 non-Hindus were not permitted to ascend it.Tirumala is famous for Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple. Lord Venkateswara is also called as “Balaji”, “Srinivasa”, “Venkatachallapathy”, “Govinda”.The temple is the most visited place of worship in the world. Tirupati is famous for Venkateswara Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north west of Tirupati in the Tirumala hills at an elevation of 853 metres (2,799 ft). One of the most important pilgrimage centers in the World, the temple draws millions of pilgrims and is the busiest pilgrimage center in the world. Tirupati has several temples and is a major economical and educational hub in the southern region of the state.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 517501

STD Code: 8574

Info Website: ttdsevaonline.com

Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Mar

HistoryEdit

Tirupati is the most popular destination of the pilgrims in india. This temple and pilgrim town at the base of the Tirumala hills. With a history that dates back to over 12 centuries, the temple is a jewel in the crown of ancient places of workship in southhern India. The Tirumala Hill is 3,200ft above sea level, and comprises seven peaks, representing the seven hoods of adisesha, thus earning the name, seshachalam.The seven peaks are called Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Naryanadri and Venkatatadri.The Pallavas of Kanchipuram , the Cholas of Tanjore , and Vijayanagara pradhans (14th and 15th centuries) were committed devotees of Lord Venkateswara.  Later, under the rule of the Vijayanagara emperors, was when the temple gained most of its current wealth and size, with the donation of diamonds and gold. In 1517 Vijayanagara ruler Sri Krishna Deva Raya, on one of his many visits to the temple, donated gold and jewels, enabling the Vimana (inner shrine) roofing to be gilded. Statues of Sri Krishna Deva Raya and his spouse stand in the premises of the temple.

Places to VisitAdd

Tirupati Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Tirupati airport is located at Renigunta, which is about 15 km away from the city. Regular flights are available from Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore to Tirupati. Taxi services are available from the airport to the city centre and it charges about Rs 300. Nearest International airport is Chennai, which is connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.

By Train : Tirupati Railway Station is connected by trains from Delhi (Kerala Exp), Mumbai (Kanyakumari Exp), Bangalore (Sheshadari Exp), Chennai (Sapthagiri Exp), Visakhapatnam (Tirumala Exp) and Madurai (Rmm Okha Exp). A major railhead nearby is Renigunta, which is 15 km away. Renigunta is located in Trivandrum – Delhi route, which is connected to all cities in India by rail.

By BUS : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. Many tourist service providers arrange package tours to Tirupati from Bangalore (Rs 350) , Chennai (Rs 250) and Hyderabad (Rs 600). The charge is about Rs 4-5 per km per person.

By Taxi : Taxi services are available from the airport to the city centre.

By Other : The temples in Tirupati by walking. Cycle rickshaws are available for hire. You can also rent private cars to cover the side trips.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Gopikrishna ; Opp Venkateswara Theatre, Near Bus Stand, Old Tiruchnoor Road, Tirupati 517501 ; Ph – 0877 228 4418 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Laundry , 24-Hour Security , Doctor on call

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Jayasyam Inn ; 13-6-759a pk-layout next to apsrtc bus station, Jayasam Rd, Mallaiah Gunta Katta, Tata Nagar, Tirupati, AP 517501 ‎ ; Ph – 0877 222 1475 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Elevators , Parking , 24-Hour Security

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel PLR Grand ; Near APSRTC Central Bus Station Tata Nagar, Tirupati, AP ; Ph – 0877 225 7115 ; Facilities – 24-hour room service , Air conditioning , Conference facilities , Laundry ,Parking , 24-Hour Security , Catering Services Lounge , Shopping Arcade , Wedding Services , Banquet facilities , Doctor on call

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Fortune Kences ; APSRTC Bus Stand Renigunta Road, Tirupati 517 501 ; Ph – 0877 225 5855 ; Facilities – Travel Desk , 24-hour front desk , Air conditioning , Baby sitting , Conference facilities , Parking , Non-smoking rooms , 24-Hour Security , Concierge ,Lounge , Wedding Services, Banquet facilities , Doctor on call

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Kaveri Fast Foods ;  195,196 Prakasham Road, Sree Rama Theatre Complex Tirupathi, AP. ; M –  0877 645 1712 ; Food Serve :  Fast Foods

• Sindhuri Park Hotel ;  T.P. Area,Opp. Govindaraja Swamy Temple Pushkarini 14-2-118 / 119 Tirupathi – 517501 ; M –  0877 225 6430 ; Food Serve :  Multi cuisine

Must Eat FoodAdd

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Tirupati paintings & Metal statue ; Local markets & Lepakshi Emporium ;  Near the TTD Central reception Office, ; Ph/M:  N.A

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

Surya Bar ; “Hotel Bliss, Ramanuja Circle, Renigunta Road, Tirupathi- 517501 ; Ph/M: (0877) 2237773 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

Madhuvan Bar ; “Ramanuja Circle, Renigunta Road, Tirupathi- 517501 ; Ph/M: (0877) 2237773, (0877) 2237770-76 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

Naturals Family Salon & Spa ;  Axis Bank Building, Next To State Bank Of India, Kt Road, Tirupati – 517507 ; Ph/M – 9966905566 (0877) 2224466 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men, Ladies Beauty Parlours.

A Square Health Spa ;  Shop No 6-8-933, Near Kapilatheertham, Alipiri Main Road, Tirupati Ho, Tirupati – 517501 ; Ph/M – 7799140014, 9866964511 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men, Beauty Spas. Eves

Beauty Parlour ;  584, Opposite To Amma Hotel, V V Mahal Road, Tirupati Ho, Tirupati – 517501 ; Ph/M – 9441245074 (0877) 2258074, 2258284 ; Cost:  N.A ; Services –  Body Massage Centres, Ladies Beauty Parlours, Beauty Spas

FestivalAdd

Brahmotsavam ; Venue:  Tirumala Tirupati Temple ; Period :  September and October. ; Details:  “Tirumala Brahmotsavam is a Hindu festival celebrated annually at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The festival continues for 9 days . It is believed that Lord Brahma was the first to start this festival. He worshiped Sri Balaji on the banks of the Pushkarini in Tirupati to thank him for the protection of mankind. Hence the festival bears his name ‘Brahmotsavam’ which means Brahma’s Utsav.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
• Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
• Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
• Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.

HelplineEdit

• police :100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

ItineraryEdit

Day 1:
10:00 am – Deer Park ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Tirupati Temple ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Sri Venkateshwara Temple ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
4:00 pm – Talakona Waterfall ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
Day 2:
10:00 am – Sri Govindarajaswami Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Swami Pushkarini Lake ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Silathoranam ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Sri Vari Museum ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
Day 3:
10:00 am – TTD Gardens;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Akasha Ganga Theertham ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
3:00 pm – Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple ;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs
4:00 pm – Tumburu Theertham;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
6:00 pm – Ashtana Mandapa;Approx. time spent : 1 hrs

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