Andhra Pradesh Tourism

The abode of the 'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara, popularly known as Balaji, Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination divine and this feeling grows on one as one goes round the various temples and spots of natural beauty surrounding this major town.

In fact, the government has proposed to give special status to the town on the lines of the Vatican. Lying at the southern tip of the Eastern ghats in Andhra Pradesh, the district has a number of perennial water falls and vast forest cover.

How to Reach This Place

Road : Tirupati is located 547kms from Hyderabad. It is well connected by Road.

Rail : Tirupati is located 547kms from Hyderabad. It is well connected by Rail.

Air : Tirupati,Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore Airports.


Tourist Attractions

Pilgrim Centres-
Akasa Ganga
Goddess Alamelumanga Temple
Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mandir
Kapilatirtham
Kodandarama swamy Temple
Lord Venkateswara Temple
Sri Agastheswara Swamy Temple
Swami Pushkarini
The Govindarajaswami Temple
Tiruchanur

Wild Life -
Sri Venkateswara Sanctuary

Leisure Spots
Sila Thoranam :
Situated on the Tirumala Hills, this natural rock formation is one of nature's wonders and only one of its kind in Asia. It is a naturally-formed arch of rock, the likes of which can be found only in two other places in the world - Rainbow Arch at Utah in the USA and the Cut Through in the UK. The Sila Thoranam arch is believed to be 1500 million years old and formed by weathering and wind erosion. The lenght of the arch is 25 feet with a height 10 feet.

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Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh

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