Places To Visit In Tirupati Sightseeing

Sri Venkateswara Temple on the seventh peak of Tirumala Hill. The massive temple covers an area of 2.2 acres of land. The temple is located on the south of Swami Pushkarini River. People who follow a particular faith feel at peace when they are here. It is considered most divine. It is the second most frequented shrine all over the world, the first being Vatican.

Talakona Waterfall, the highest in Andhra Pradesh falls from a height of 270 feet. The location of the waterfalls is 30km into the forest. From the base, a trekking for nearly two kilometers will take you to the waterfalls. The views here are spectacular. The right time to visit the place would be during rainy season.

TTD Gardens are located adjacent to the main temple. The gardens have an impressive range of flowers. The garden is a visual feast, as you will find green everywhere and beautiful flowers in various colors. There are many ponds and tanks in the garden and this is a source of water supply to the natives as well as to the pilgrims. The fragrance and the colors are beyond description.

Deer Park is one of the major tourist attractions in Tirupati. Named Deer Park, it has a wide range of animals. However, deer is the most commonly spotted animal here. The picturesque landscapes and the serene atmosphere enthrall you.

Sri Vari Museum is located in Tirumala. The museum throws light on the history of the temple with a collection of sculptures, artifacts, pictures, scriptures and photographs. The history and the architectural background of the temple can be learnt from the presentations at the museum. A visit to this place on your tour to Tirupati will help you obtain priceless information.

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple is an ancient temple and a very important shrine in the land. Idols of Lord Parthasarathy and Lord Govindaraja are found here. It is said that Saint Ramanujacharya laid foundation to the temple in 1130 AD. The temple premises houses few other shrines as well.

Srikalahasti is situated on the banks of Swarnamukhi River. It is one of the most famous destinations sought by pilgrims. Shiva Linga is worshipped here as Vayu Linga. Vayu means air. Air is one of the five elements of the Universe, the others being water, earth, fire and space.

Kanipakam is a very famous pilgrimage, as it is believed that the idol of Lord Ganesha grows in size. The 11th century temple was built by Kullottunga, the famous Chola king. The temple was further developed during 14th century by the kings.