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Srikalahasti is a temple town, where tradition, myth and folklore combine to form a vivid and vibrant outlook. Usually this sleepy locale in the Indian State of is termed as a hurried stop en route to Srikalahasti is a predominant pilgrimage centre where the destroyer lord in the Hindu Pantheon is manifested as Vayulinga. The term Srikalahasti is a unique combination of three words Sri, Kala and Hasti, which stands for spider, serpent and elephant respectively. The name itself carries with it a legendary tale that narrates how these three animals obtained salvation with their ardent faith and devotion to Lord Shiva.Steeped with a rich and vibrant history, this place is all set to allure the visitors with its flamboyant shrines and its pristine nature. Kalahasti is a fine example of south Indian architecture where highly embellished gopuram and delicately carved interiors unfurls the bizarre charm of Dravidian structural designs. Almost all the shrines in this area are placed in high altitudes that enable the visitors to have a perfect vision of the surroundings below.

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Category : Temples

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 517644

STD Code: 8578

Info Website: http://www.srikalahasthi.org/

Best Time to Visit:  September – March

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Srikalahasti Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest airport is located at Tirupathi at a distance of 60 km from Srikalahasti. Tirupathi is connected to Madurai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Taxi services are available from Tirupathi to Kalahasti and the fare is about Rs. 750. Chennai International airport is the major closest airport to Srikalahasti.

By Train : Srikalahasti is on Tirupati-Vijayawada broad gauge rail route and all express trains have stop at Srikalahast. It is well connected to all major cities in South India directly.

By BUS : State owned buses ply from all nearby towns like Vijayawada, Tirupati, Bangalore, Chennai, Nayudupet and Nellore. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation is operating number of buses from different routes to reach Kalahasti.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel MGM Grand ; Sannidhi Street, Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh 517644 ; Ph – 085 78 222271 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Sri Sai Teja Residency ; Behind main temple, Sannidhi Street, Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh 517644. ; Ph – 085 78 223677 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Shannkur Residency ; Bazaar St, Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh 517644 ; Ph – 085 78 220333 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Srikalahasti is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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