Tirupati is a town of holy shrines in the lap of Chittoor disrict in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Every year millions of disciples come to visit Sri Venkateshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is major landmark of Tirupati tourism. One can get more relevant information regarding the place in the Tirupati travel guide. Lord Vishnu is recognized in two different ways to people. The North Indians call him as ‘Balaji’ and the South Indians worship him as ‘Govinda’. This shrine is nestled on the top of Tirumala hillock and the rest of the town is located in the foothills. The other name of the place is Tirumala due to the Vishnu temple. One has to cross the 7 peaks identified as Sapthagiri to reach Tirumala. These seven mountains are marked as a symbol of the 7 lids of ‘Adishesha’ that is the oldest serpent as per the mythological stories. This is the largest urban area in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati town has many temples and is also famous for its red wooden toys. The city is a major educational centre of the state.Tirupati travel guide will lead you to some good and comfortable hotels available here.
Visit Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple: The most popular tourist destination and religious attraction in the city, it is located on the Tirumala hilltop, 18 kilometres from Tirupati.
Visit kalahasti temple:Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sri Kalahasti Temple is an hour’s drive from Tirupati and should be visited if you are planning a trip to Tirupati. It is reflective of the Chola and Vijayanagara styles of architecture. Famous for its Vayu Linga, which represents wind, Sri Kalahasti Temple is one of the five Pancha Bhoota Stalams.
Savour the local cuisine:Whether it’s the laddu maha prasadam from Tirupati Balaji Temple, an authentic South Indian fare at a local restaurant or a delicious cup of filter coffee, Tirupati is a foodie’s delight. Some popular eateries are Andhra Spice, Hyderabad House and Maurya Restaurant.
Do try and visit Tirupati during the celebration of their various festivals, the air is charged with energy as masses of people negotiate the crowd to pay their respects to the deity. The experience is surreal.
Day 1
Arrive at Chennai and meet our representative to get the assisted transfer to the hotel. Go on a sightseeing tour covering Snake Park, Marine Beach and other major tourist attractions in Chennai. Overnight stay at pre-booked hotel in Chennai.
Day 2
Take a road journey to Tirupati in morning. On arriving at Tirupati, transfer to the hotel. Tirupati is the most frequented pilgrimage destinations in the country. It is dedicated to Lord Vekateshwara (Balaji). Overnight stay in Tirupati.
Day 3
Hit the road to Chennai in the morning. On reaching Chennai, get transferred to the hotel. Enjoy leisure and individual activities in the evening. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 4
Get transferred to the airport/railway station in the morning for onward journey.
