Top Sightseeing Destinations in Tirupati

The holy pilgrimage city of Tirupati is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The town lies in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats and is about 150 km from Chennai and 550 km from Hyderabad. Tirupati is renowned throughout the world for the sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara located on the Tirumala Hills. The ancient temple’s history dates back to over twelve centuries and is regarded as one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations in south India. Tirupati is famous for its numerous temples and also for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols. The town also serves as a major economical and educational center of the south Indian region.

• Tirupati Temples

Tirupati is a small town in Andhra Pradesh, famous for its temples. It is an important pilgrimage centers in south India. It is famous for the Tirupati Balaji Temple which millions of pilgrims and tourists from around the world. Other than that, there are other famous temples in Tirupati that hold religious significance and are visited by millions of devotees each year.

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• Chandragiri

The ancient town of Chandragiri is located just 11 km on the southwestern side of Tirupati. The town has got the distinction of being the former capital of Vijayanagar Empire. The main attraction at the town is the famous Chandragiri Fort which was built on a 180 meter high rock. Besides this, the town features magnificent forts and palaces.

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