About Tirupati

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.

By Air:

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. You can hire a cab from here to Tirupati.

By Train:

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

By Road:

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.