Tirupati Temple Yatra in Andhra Pradesh

The heavenly abode of Lord Venkateswara, Tirupati temple is famous all over the world. It is situated in mesmerizing foothills of Tirumala Hills on the border area of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in Guntur District. Travelers from different parts of the world visit the temple with great religious heart.

According to the mythology, the seven hills of the Tirumala range represents the body of the seven serpent-Adisesha Nag on which Lord Vishnu reclines. The hill is at an altitude of 3200 ft above the sea level and is some 10.33 sq. miles in area. The temple is built in Indian architectural style with finely carved out work. The Vimana over sanctum sanatorium is plated with gold and though it is the most ancient temple of the region, its sparkle still attracts visitors from far way.

Best time for Tirupati Yatra:
Although the temple can be visited all the year round, the best time is during the major festivals like Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Ram Navami and Janmashtami. Countless individual visit the temple on the nine-day Brahmotsavam festival, held in the month of September.

Nearby Attractions:
Apart from stepping into the famous Tirupati temple, pilgrims can also visit Govindarajaswami temple, Kapita Theertham Tank and Chandragiri Fort.

How to reach Tirupati Temple

By Air
The airport at Renigunta (15 kms) operates flights which connects Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. On reaching the airport, one can hire taxi/auto rickshaw and reach the temple.

By Rail
Rail heads in Tirupati is connected with Hubbi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Puri, Varanasi and other Indian cities.

By Road
State owned buses and private coaches ply over Hyderabad (617), Lepakshi (379 km), Vijayawada (380 km), Chennai (151) and Bangalore (248) at regular intervals.

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