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Situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is known for Lord Venkateshwara Temple, one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in the world. It is also one of the world's richest temples known by different names - Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple, and Tirupati Balaji Temple . Tirumala is one of the seven hills in Tirupati, where the main temple is located. The temple is believed to be where Lord Venkateshwara took the form of an idol and is home to the deity Govinda. Tirupati is one of India's oldest cities and is mentioned in many ancient Vedas and Puranas.

Tirupati is the main town, while Tirumala Hills is where Tirupati Balaji Temple is situated. Also called Sri Venkateshvara Swami Vaari Temple, it is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, believed to be a form of Lord Vishnu, who appeared on earth to save mankind from kali yuga. The famous Tirupati Laddoo, given as a prasad at the temple, has the Geographical indication tag, which means it can only be made and sold at the temple. It is hugely loved by the pilgrims and is generally included in the paid darshan tickets or can be bought from the laddoo counters inside the temple complex. Many devotees also tonsure their heads as an offering to Lord Venkateswara Swamy once their wish is fulfilled or to get rid of their sins and ego. It is done free of cost at  Kalyanakatta  buildings. Another popular ritual at Tirupati Temple is Thulabaram, wherein a devotee sits on one side of the weighing balance scale. In contrast, the other side is filled with materials (like sugar, jaggery, tulsi leaves, banana, gold, and coins) more than the weight of the devotee. This ritual is mostly performed with children and infants. The non-stop chanting of ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya,’ the mad pilgrim rush, and the 8-feet tall idol of Lord Venkateshwara – everything about the Sri Venkateshwara Temple is majestic. Spread over an area of 26 kilometers and is visited by nearly 50,000 pilgrims daily. The Padmavathi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Padmavati, consort of Lord Venkateswara, is situated at Tiruchanoor in Tirupati town. Many devotees believe they should visit Goddess Padmavati and seek her blessings before visiting Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala. There are other temples in Tirupati too that you can visit, including the Sri Kalahasti temple, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, the Kondandarama Temple, the Parashurameshwara Temple, and the ISKCON temple. Tirupati is home to a unique geological wonder that you shouldn’t miss out on! The Silathoranam is a natural arch formed out of rocks and is located at the Tirumala Hills.

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• Sarva Darshan Without Ticket: This is a free darshan where the pilgrims can enter the line and have darshan without any tickets
• Slotted Sarva Darshan: Time slotted sarva darshan is where the pilgrims have darshan of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy without waiting in line and free of cost in a given time slot.
• Special Entry Darshan (Rs 300 Darshan): This is the most popular and in-demand darshan ticket for Tirupati Balaji Temple. Apart from general darshan, there is also special entry darshan for Parents with Infants, Physically Challenged and Senior Citizens, and NRI Darshan.
• VIP Break Darshan: This facilitates darshan without pushing or going through huge crowds. One hour is allotted for this category, and the pilgrims are able to complete the darshan in 45-50 minutes. It includes Protocol VIPs, Non-Protocol VIPs, and SRIVANI Trust Donor Scheme.
• Darshan Under Package Tours:  Government Package Tours are available for Tirumala and offered by APTDC, IRCTC, TTDC (From Tricky, Bangalore, Chennai), TSRTC, and Flight packages from Hyderabad.

Read more about types of darshan, ticket costs, and how to book

Last minute ticket booking for Tirupati Balaji Temple:

• To get early darshan tickets for Tirupati, you can book the VIP break darshan at the counter in the arrival hall of Tirupati airport. This includes INR 10,000 donation to SRIVANI Trust and INR 500 per person for darshan tickets.
• Another option is to book tour packages provided by government tourism departments - APTDC (Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation), IRCTC, TTDC (From Tricky, Bangalore, Chennai), TSRTC bus tours, and Flight packages from Hyderabad. 

Dress Code: Traditional dress code is compulsory for entering Tirupati temple. For men, it is dhoti or pajamas with upper cloth. For women dress code is a saree or half-saree with a blouse or churidar with pajama and upper cloth.

Accommodation:

• Many hotels are located in the main Tirupati town and are available across all budgets.
• Rooms are also offered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Board. There are more than 100 guest houses and accommodation complexes at Tirumala Hills. These are available only through online booking and are difficult to get due to high demand. 

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Tirupati the spiritual centre of Andhra Pradesh , is notably one of the most predominant sacred places of India . Situated in the south of India, Tirupati which is popularly identified as Lower Tirupati is a vibrant city which has a number of ancient temples and forts and also serves as a busy thoroughfare for the majestic hills of the Eastern Ghats whose seven peaks rise up above the horizon over the city. The Seshachalam Hills on the northern side of Tirupati, whose peaks ascend at least 2,000 ft above msl are considered the hoods of the mythological snake Adi Sesha, who stands guard over his Lord Vishnu who is said to dwell in the seventh Hill called Venkadri.

There are several places of tourist interest in Tirupati, whence you could combine a spiritual tour with a holiday getaway into untamed nature with the most enchanting waterfalls, safaris into Nature reserves and treks up rugged wild slopes.

If you are planning a trip to Tirupati, our travel and tourism guide will help you plan a fine trip.

How to Reach

Tirupati is a major tourist centre and you are bound to have very good transport facilities to the city. The easiest way to reach Tirupati would be by train.

The nearest airport is the Tirupati International airport at Renigunta with flights from a few major cities like Hyderabad , Bengaluru and Chennai . The next closest airport is the Chennai airport that caters to domestic flights to most major Indian cities and international flights to London , Singapore , Frankfurt, Saudi Arabia, Kuala Lampur and Sri Lanka . You can hire a cab from here to Tirupati.

Tirupati Railway Station has trains chugging in from most major cities across the country. You could hire a tuk tuk or a cab from the railway station to your destination.

There are ample private and government run buses to Tirupati from most cities of the neighbouring states. You could also drive or hire a cab to Tirupati.

Getting Around:

There are local buses, auto rickshaws and cabs for travelling around the town. Tirupati is a well developed tourist township and you’d have no hassles getting around.

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Weather and Best time to Visit

The best seasons do not really seem to matter for the pilgrims who visit Tirupati – Tirumala which seems busy through the year. As a trip to Tirupati would entail nature tours as well, it would be ideal if you could choose the right season.  The best season for a visit would be from June to October and December to February.

Summer (March – May):

Summers are crowded in Tirupati, no matter how the weather is. Summers are very hot and humid and not so touristy.

Monsoon (June – October):

Southwest monsoons are alright, but the northeast monsoon of October and November are heavy and travelling up the ghat road to Tirumala is difficult.

Winter (December – February):

December to February are cool, pleasant months and are most ideal for exploring the town, visiting the temples or going off on wild hilly treks.

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Things to Do

Mythological Zoo:

Go off on an exciting lion and deer safari in the Sri Venkateshwara Zoological Park. The thematic zoo that provides information on its inhabitants and their role in mythology, encourages sponsoring for an animal of your choice. Visit the education centre for an in-depth information on the flora and fauna of Seshachalam Hills.

Prehistoric Life Park:

Prehistoric Life Park at the Regional Science Centre is a must visit for kids. The place has models of prehistoric man and animals and detailed information about each species.

Rayalacheruvu:

The picturesque Rayalacheruvu water tank is one of the best places in Tirupati for water sports as well as a relaxing getaway. Watch the sunrise or sunset at Rayalacheruvu, that’s located between two hills. Incidentally Rayalacheruvu is an ancient water tank built by King Krishnadeva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire.

Waterfalls and Treks:

Tirupati is loaded with bountiful surprises that nature could offer. Trek to the waterfalls and hills in and near Tirupati. Cascades like Talakona (65 km), Kailasa Kona (46 km) and Sadasiva Kona are some of the places you ought to visit. Check out the beautiful temples for Shiva and Parvathi at the foot of the Kailasa Kona and Sadasiva Kona (45 km) Falls.

Jungle Rides:

Get off on an organized safari ride through the dense forests of Andhra Pradesh to see the wild animals in their most natural habitats.

Meditation Centres:

Indulge in a few hours of serene contemplation in the meditation halls at the Sri Venkateshwara Museum and the Museum of Temple Art. Browse through the library which has a vast collection of books on philosophy, culture, religion, temple art and architecture.

Pulicat Lake:

If you are an avid bird watcher, visit the Pulicat Lake Sanctuary and the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary about 20 km from the Pulicat Lake to watch the varieties of aquatic animals and migratory birds that fly in from around the world by October to build nests, lay their eggs and fly back home by March. Pulicat Lake which is the second largest brackish water in India , is in the Tamil Nadu – Andhra Pradesh border and is about 80 km from Tirupati.

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Festivals and Fairs

It’s said that Lord Srinivasa of Tirumala loves festivals, so ever so often the temple town gets to celebrate a grand festival for the deity at Tirumala or at the temples in Lower Tirupati. The annual Brahmotsavam and Navarathri Brahmotsavam (September – October) has literally lakhs of devotees and pilgrims gathering at the Tirumala temple.

What better than the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Board’s Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival, held in Tirupati to concur with the Brahmotsavam, to relish the fine cuisine of Rayalaseema and to view their traditional dance forms. Vijayanagara Festival at Chandragiri Fort, during the Brahmotsavam is yet another event to look forward to.

On a lighter note, you could take a trip to the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary near the Pulicat Lake for the annual Flamingo Festival (March).

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APSRTC will be doing two types of local sightseeing packages in Tirumala and Tirupati and surrounding places with the transport of APSRTC buses. 1) Local Temples Tour 2) Surrounding Temples Tour

1) Local Temples Tour

In this package all the local temples which are important is covered. The frequency of tours is every 1 hour from Srinivasam Complex opposite to APSRTC Central Bus Station, Tirupati and starts from morning 6 AM to 1 PM. And every 2 hours from 06:00 AM to 12:00 AM. from Vishnu Nivasam Complex, Opposite Railway Station, Tirupati.

The temples which the local tour covers are: Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor Sri Kalyana Venkateswaa Swamyvari Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram Sri Agastheeswara Swamyvari Temple, Thondawada Sri Kapileswraswamyvari Temple, Kapilatheertham, Tirupati Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tirupati Sri Govindaraja Swamyvari Temple, Tirupati.

The complete duration of this tour is 4 hours and the fare is Rs. 100/- per person. Ticket is not required for children below 5 years.

2) Surrounding Places Sightseeing Package

In this package the surrounding temples in and around Tirupati, which are famous are covered. There are many temples in and around Tirupati which has very good historical importance and spiritual importance. TTD has initiated this package so that pilgrims can visit all these temples in just one day. This tour has two trips which starts at 8 AM and 9 AM Everyday. This tour starts from Srinivasam Complex opposite to APSRTC Central Bus Station, Tirupati

The temples which are covered in this tour are Sri Venugopalaswamyvari Temple, Karvetinagaram Sri Kalyanavenkaeswaraswamyvari Temple, Narayanavaram Sri Pallikondeswara Swamyvari Temple, Surutupalli Sri Vedanarayanaswamyvari Temple, Nagalapuram Sri Kariya Manikya Swamyvari Tmple, Nagari Sri Kasi Viseswara Swamyvari Temple, Bugga Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswamyvari Temple, Apppalayagunta

The duration of this tool is 8 hours and the fair is Rs. 250/- per person. Ticket is not required for children below 5 years.

Online Booking of Local Sightseeing Tours:

As of now there are no online booking facility for the stores and pilgrims has to buy tickets from APSRTC Bus points near Srinivasam Complex or Vishnu Nivasam Complex.

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Embark on a spiritual sojourn to Tirupati, a sacred sanctuary nestled in the heart of Andhra Pradesh. This guide promises to navigate you through the things to do in Tirupati, a city that resonates with the chants of pilgrims and the aroma of sanctity. Here, the ancient meets the present at the footsteps of the Venkateswara Temple , perched atop the Seven Hills, offering serenity amidst its devout throngs and natural splendor. Discover divine bliss in this abode of the gods. Rent a car with a reliable provider in Tirupati and explore the world-renowned spiritual destination comfortably.

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• Places to eat
• Architecture
• How to reach
• Best time to visit
• Places to stay in Tirupati

Things & Activities to do in Tirupati

Apart from the temples, which are the most famous places in Tirupati, there are other significant tourist attractions and interesting things to do here. 

• Trek through the Tirumala Hills . The rolling green hills are surrounded by wooded areas, which make for great day treks, picnics, or simply to spend time in nature. 
• Visit the Sila Thoranam , a unique natural rock formation, which is considered to be one of its kind in Asia. 
• Take a trip to the Akasha Ganga Waterfall . The waterbody is a perennial cascade which resembles the upper reaches of the Ganges. It is also a great place for day treks and picnics.
• Explore the Sri Venkateshwara Wildlife Sanctuary and plan a jungle safari. It is the most popular wildlife reserve of the region and is known to house many endemic and exotic species.  
• Spend a day at the Chakra Teertham . The expansive natural water body is guarded by hills and forests, offering great views.   

Temples to visit in Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara temple is the highlight of Tirupati tourism. Apart from that there are many other places to visit here. Here are some of the best places to visit – 

Tirupati Balaji Temple 

• How to Reach – The temple is located at 40KM from the airport and 27KM from the city bus station. You can book an airport cab or a hire a local taxi to reach. 
• Timings- 6.30Am-7.30PM
• Entry Fee- INR 300, free for children under 12 years.
• Time Required- 2-3 Hours
• Tips: Visit during the nine-day celebration of Brahmotsavam for the best experience. You can also book your Tirupati darshan ticket online in advance to avoid waiting in the queue. 

ISKCON Temple 

• How to Reach – The temple is located at 21KM from the Balaji temple. You can book a local cab or hire a car to reach.
• Timings- 4:30–5AM, 7:30am–8:30PM
• Entry Fee- Free
• Tips: Visit during the Janmashtami Festival to witness the celebrations. 

Kapila Theertham

• How to Reach – The temple is located at 16KM from the Venkateshwara temple. You can book a local cab to reach.
• Timings- 5AM-4PM, 4.30PM-9PM
• Entry Fee- INR 5
• Time Required- 1-2 Hours
• Tips: Explore the waterfalls and the surrounding forests for treks and hikes.

Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple

• How to Reach – The temple is located at 27KM from main temple. You can book a cab or rent a local car to reach.
• Timings- 7.30AM-6PM
• Entry Fee- INR 20 – 100
• Time Required- 1-2 hours
• Tips: Visit early morning to avoid rush.

Famous Places to visit in Tirupati

Surrounded by a lush natural landscape, there are endless options to visit other places near Tirupati. Include these tourist places near Tirupati in your sightseeing trip.

Kalyani Dam

• How to Reach – The dam area is located at 24KM from the Tirupati temple. You can book a cab or rent a local car to travel.
• Timings- 8AM-6PM
• Tips: Visit during sunrise or sunset hours for great views.

Talakona Falls

• How to Reach – The waterfalls are located at 76.4KM from Tirupati temple, inside Venkateswara National Park. 
• Timings- 6.30AM-7PM
• Time Required- 5-6Hours/1 day
• Tips: Visit the national park as a part of your trip, for the complete experience. For treks, visit only in winter.

Chandragiri Palace & Fort

• How to Reach – The fort area is located at 33KM from Tirupati temple. You can book a cab or rent a local car for the day to travel and return.
• Timings- 7.30AM-5.30PM, light and sound show – 6PM onward.
• Entry Fee- INR 25 (adults), INR 10 (children), INR 100 (family), separate entry for the light show.
• Time Required- 4-5 Hours
• Tips: Don’t miss the light and sound show in the evening. 

Best Restaurants in Tirupati

Here are some of the top restaurants in Tirupati to explore on your trip – 

• Saarangi Fine Dine Restaurant
• Dojin Smart Restaurant
• Sri Vari Sannidhanam
• Usha Vasavi Restaurant
• Minerva Coffee Shop

About Tirupati

Timurala Venkateswara Temple, or simply known as Tirupati, is the most famous pilgrimage destination of South India , and the most popular one. It is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh , about 750KM southwest of Vishakhapatnam, and is also home to other historic and ancient temples. Hence, the town is also referred to as the Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh. 

The temple, the highlight of the Tirupati map, is perched on and is surrounded by the Tirumala Hills, which are a part of the Sheshachalam Hills Range. They are also called the Tirupati hills. The hills rise to about 2799ft. above sea level, offering great views of the surrounding landscape of forests and waterfalls.

The hills are distinguished by seven peaks, which are mythological representations of the seven heads of Adisesha . The Tirupati temple sits on the 7 th peak – Venkatadri , adjacent to the Swami Pushkarini Lake. Hence it is also called the Temple of the Seven Hills . The entire town, including the temple, covers an area of 26.75 km2 and has a population of 287,035.

The name Tirupati is derived from its Dravidian origin , which translates to “ sacred abode ”. 

It is believed that Venkateswara, an avatar of Vishn u appeared on what is presently the temple site, to save mankind from the sufferings of the Kali Yuga. Most ruling dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, and the Vijayanagar Kings were devotees of this temple. The first official administration of the temple was set up by Maratha general, Raghoji I Bhosle.

Then during the colonial rule, the British East India Company oversaw the management and handed it to the Mahants of Hathiramji Muth . It was only in 1933, under the TTD Act, the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams trust was formed to manage and conduct all activities in Tirupathi and other temples in Tirumala. 

Interesting Facts

One of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India, Tirupati Temple is frequented by nearly 100,000 people daily , who come here for the sole purpose of Tirupati darshan. On special occasions and festival, the number goes up to 500,00 0, making it the most-visited holy place in the world. 

It is also considered to be the richest Hindu temple in the world , with respect to the donations it receives and the wealth accumulated thereof. The reason behind such endowments is associated with a legend in the Puranas.

It is said that Ventakeswara loaned about 11.4 million gold coins from Kuber for his marriage to Padmavathi. With that money, he hired Viswakarma, the divine architect to create the majestic abode. In remembrance, devotees donate money, gold, and other material endowments to the temple, so Venkateshwara can pay back Kuber. It is said that the donations to Tirupati temple go as high as 22.5 million INR per day . 

Another interesting aspect of Tirupati is its fundamental belief in equality and prohibits any sacrificial offerings , unlike many other Hindu temples or as in other sects of Hinduism.

Temple Architecture

The temple structure is a work of architectural wonder. The stone carvings on the facades, interiors and the towers, reflect the finesse and skillfulness of ancient Dravidian architecture and is awe-inspiring. It is constructed in classic Dravidian architectural style and is said to have taken a long period of time to build, starting from 300AM. The temple premise consists of two queue complexes to manage pilgrims, the Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam complex for free meals for visitors, hair tonsure buildings, and a number of pilgrim lodging sites.

How to Plan a Trip to Tirupati

How to reach tirupati.

Tirupati is served by three railway stations – Renigunta, Tirupati Main and Anantarajupet. There are several express and superfast trains from all major cities and towns in India to these stations.  

Tirupati is well-connected to major cities in South India by NH 71. The distance between Tirupati to Bangalore and Chennai is less than 250 Km, which can easily be covered by road. There are also state-run and private buses from Chennai, Vishakapatnam, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and other cities in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. You can also book a cab from any of the major cities like Hyderabad to Tirupati. 

The pilgrim town is served by Tirupati Internationa Aiport in Renigunta, about 40KM from the temple site. There are regular flights from other major cities and towns in India. 

Best time to visit Tirupati

Since the town sits in the middle of the Deccan Plateau, the weather is like that of a landlocked region. Summers are hot and humid, followed by a wet and misty rainy season, and cool pleasant winter. Hence, it is the colder months when it’s best to visit, when the temperature in Tirupati is the most comfortable for pilgrimage, outdoors adventures, or sightseeing. 

Best places to stay in Tirupati

The best and most hotels in Tirupati are concentrated around the temple area. Most temples also provide lodges in Tirupati. Check out these best places to stay in Tirupati.

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APTDC Tirupati Package From Chennai – Volvo Bus / Mini Coach

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 APTDC Tirupati Package From Chennai

APTDC offers a special Package for the pilgrims visiting Tirumala from Chennai, which includes Breakfast, Lunch and  Rs. 300 Special Entry Darshan ticket at Tirumala. Tirumala Balaji Main Temple and Padmavathi temple in Tiruchanur will be covered in this package tour. Scroll down for package details.

Volvo Bus Package

Mini coach package, tirupati package from chennai details.

• Package Name : Chennai Tirumala Morning Package
• Temples covered : Tirumala and Tiruchanur
• Travelling Mode : By AC Volvo Bus / Mini Coach (Tempo Traveller)
• Boarding points In Chennai: 31/14, Burkit Road, T Nagar, Chennai.
• Final Drop point : T Nagar, Chennai
• Reporting Time : 4.45 AM In Chennai
• Starting Time : 5 AM In Chennai
• Breakfast will be Arranged at Puttur at 8.30 AM.
• Arrival To Tirupati at 10 AM
• Arrival to Tirumala for Special Entry Darshan at 11 AM.
• After Darshan, return to Tirupati and have lunch at Tourism Hotel at 3 PM.
• After Lunch Proceed to Padmavathi Temple Darshan at 5 PM
• After having Padmavathi Temple Darshan, return to Chennai. Arrival to chennai by 10 PM.
• Frequency : Daily
• Ticket cost per person For Volvo Bus: Rs. 2310/- For Adults and Rs. 2010/- For Child (3-10 Years).
• Ticket cost per person For Mini Coach : Rs. 2080/- For Adults and Rs. 1780/- For Child (3-10 Years).
• No need of Ticket for children below 3 years and aadhar card is mandatory.
• Original Aadhar card and dress code is mandatory for everyone.
• You will be given time to perform Tonsuring and Performing Harathi at Agilandam based on the time available for darshan.

Please click the below button for more information and online booking for APTDC Tirupati Package From Chennai

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Is there Pickup option available nearby Tambaram location.

Aptdc is currently not running the package. Not sure when it will be resumed again

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Tirumala Booking Updates

• Arjitha Sevas ticket booking is over till September Month .
• Ajitha Sevas ( DIP Registration ) ticket   booking is over  till September month.
• Special Entry Darshan (Rs.300) ticket booking is over till September month.
• Sr.Citizen ticket darshan is over till   September month.
• Angapradakshnam  ticket booking is over till  September month.
• Time Slots Free darshan ( SSD) tickets are issued offline at Tirupati.
• Divya Darshan ( Foothpath Darshan ) tickets are issued offline at Tirupati.
• Accommodation of Tirumala is completed till September month.
• Accommodation  of  Tirupati is completed till September month.

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