Places to Visit in Tirupati

Introduction

Tirupati is a city in Chitoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This smart city is the ninth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh. Known as the “Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh” and the “Best Heritage City“. This is a place one must visit to witness not only the spiritual and cultural aspect of the Hindu Culture but also for a peaceful outing. In short, one can imagine this place to be the heaven on Earth. A wonderful combination of history and religion, Tirupati offers a memorable experience.To help you a plan a wholesome trip, we have listed some of the best places to visit in Tirupati. Have a look and be amazed by the variety of experience this city can give you.

Top 8 Places In Tirupati To Visit

1. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

This Temple is a landmark Vaishnavite temple which is  situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati. The temple is known to be dedicated to Lord Sri Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu. The place is also known as Kaliyuga Vaikuntham and the Lord as Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daiyam. It is the richest temple in the world in terms of donations received and wealth. The regular number of 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims shoot up to 500,000 on special occasions and festivals like Brahmostsavam, thus making it the most-visited holy place in the world.

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

2. Chandragiri Fort

Built in the 11^th century located in Chandragiri, Tirupati, the Chandragiri fort is of impeccable historic presence. It is built on a huge rock at an altitude of 183 meters. The palace was built using stone, brick, lime mortar and devoid of timber. It was in this place that the pact of granting lands for Fort St. George to the British had been signed during August 1639. The Raja Mahal Palace is now an archaeological museum maintained by Archaeological Museum maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The place also conducts a sound and light show throughout the year to improve your experience and understanding of the fort’s historical importance.

Chandragiri Fort

3. Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park

It was established on 29 September, 1987 in Tirupati and covers a large area of 5532 acres (22 square kilometres) and became the second largest zoo park in Asia. The main features of the zoo park are Mayuravani – the house for peafowl, Mrugavani- the house for herbivores and Vrukavihar- living place for smaller carnivores and a variety of birds. The major exhibits include elephant, deer, sambar, parakeet, leopard, white tiger, panther, etc. The place is a major attraction for a wildlife lover.

Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park

4. Kapila Theertham

At a distance of 4 km from Tirupati Railway Station, Kapilla Theertham is a famous waterfall situated inside Kapileswara Swamy Temple at the foot of Sheshadri Hills in Tirupati. This is a unique waterfall where the water of mountain streams drops from a height of over 100 feet into a large pond in the temple premises. This temple is the only Shiva temple in the vicinity of Tirupati. It is considered as one of the 108 sacred teerthas (springs) on Tirumala hills. The  temple and the waterfall here are considered to be highly sacred and pious. A holy dip here is believed to help one get rid of all their sins. This major pilgrimage site offers a mesmerizing view and hence is among the must visit tourist places in Tirupati. The best time to visit here is during the monsoons as during this time the waterfall looks breath-taking.

Kapila Theertham

5. Silathoranam

Natural Arch, a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, is a distinctive geological feature 1 km north of the Tirumala hills temple. The arch is also called Silathoranam in the local language meaning rock garland. The arch is naturally formed due to natural erosive forces. Visiting the arch  between 6 A.M and 8 A.M,is considered as the best time. Sunset is also a good time to visit as the arch looks even more striking and mystifying in the light of the setting sun and in the light of full moon the arch is said to be a spectacular extravaganza. There is a well-maintained garden in front of the arch where he visitors can rest and enjoy the natural beauty. This place is too good to be missed.

Silathoranam

6. Tirumala Deer Park Reserve

Nestled in rich natural beauty, Deer Park in Tirupati is one of the best nature parks in the state offering pretty landscapes along a wide range of flora and fauna. It is a tourist-friendly park allowing you to enjoy nature as well as engage in amusement activities with the deer like feeding edibles to the deer with your own hands. Watching these beautiful creatures wandering around in the park is a soothing and fun-filled experience for both the adults as well as kids. Visiting the Deer Park will definitely give you some exhilarating memories for your life.

Tirumala Deer Park Reserve

7. Talakona Waterfall

Standing at 270 feet ,this is the highest waterfall in Andhra  Pradesh. One among the most popular tourist places in Tirupati, this place is visited by people coming from around the globe. The serenity of this place has been spectacular and mind boggling. So if you want to experience nature pouring its best on you, Talakona waterfall should be a mist visit.

Talakona Waterfall

8. Rock Garden

This would be an unlikely place you can imagine visiting in a place of pilgrimage. Known for its unusual rock formations, this garden is a must visit. With slow winds and lush green grass , it will be a delight to just sit there and relax, away from the chaos of the city. It will help you revisit yourself and will remain a beautiful memoir down your memory lane.

Rock Garden

Conclusion

Tirupati  has something for everyone. Be it the piligrims of thebackpapers, this city will keep everyone enthralled. So are you motivated to plan a trip to Tirupati now? Our must visit places will have you covered. Let us know how your itinerary turned out to be share your comments here.

Map Of Tirupati