Tirupati

The holy adobe of Lord Venkateswara, Tirupati charms millions of pilgrims from all over the world. This culturally rich town of Andhra Pradesh lets you soothe your mind amidst a melange of serenity and spirituality. The place has more than its fair share of temples apart from the main Tirupati temple. The Tirumala Hills in the town are the second oldest rock mountains on the planet and look beautiful.

Top places to visit in Tirupati are:

Sri Venkateswara Temple
This is the main temple of Tirupati with huge historical significance. Sprawling over an area of 2.2 acres, the temple is located on the south of Swami Pushkarini River. People of all religions visit here for mental solace and it remains the second most frequented shrine on earth. Devotees offer gold here apart from other offerings which make this temple the richest temple in the world. The temple has an intricate Dravidian style of architecture and attracts everyone with its magnificent gold-gilded dome.

Talakona Waterfalls
Talakona Waterfall is the highest waterfall of the state cascading from a height of 270 feet. It has a picturesque location 30km into the forest. Travellers can take a trek to reach the waterfall which treats them with spectacular views of nature. It is a great place to plan a day picnic amidst immaculate facades of nature.

Papavinasam Teertham
Significance of Papavinasam Teertham is jaw dropping. Pilgrims visit here to take a dip into its holy water which washes away all the sins. Papavinasam waterfall is also a place to fall in love with nature all around. Visit here and meditate amidst its impressive surroundings.

Deer Park
Deer Park remains a major place in Tirupati. Though its name is Deer Park, here you can find numerous animals living peacefully in their natural habitat. Spotting deer is the most exciting activity here. Its beautiful landscapes and serene ambience make it a great place for wildlife as well as nature devotees.

Sri Vari Museum
Sri Vari Museum enthrals history buffs with a spectacular display of ancient sculptures, artefacts, pictures, and photographs. The museum also treats you with views of unmatched architecture apart of presentations narrating the history of the place.

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple houses Idols of Lord Parthasarathy and Lord Govindaraja. The foundation of this temple was laid in 1130 AD by Saint Ramanujacharya. The temple hosts many fairs and festivals and sees a string of pilgrims all year long.