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Varahaswami Temple located on the banks Max: 26.5°C Min: Rain: 15.69999980 5.09999990463256 of Swami Pushkarni and Anjaneyaswami 9265137°C 8mm Tirupati temple, which is a majestic temple built by Mar Situated in the of the Mahant dynasty are also a must visit. Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. Other than the temples, the beautiful city of the region of Max: Min: Rain: Tirupati has much more to offer. Do visit the 29.79999923 15.10000038 5.19999980926513 lies the mythical city of Tirupati, 7060547°C 1469727°C 7mm famous Sri National Park, also known as and Apr Famous For : City which is a biosphere reserve and a national Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. Tirupati. Being one of the most park. Max: Min: 18.0°C Rain: ancient and holy cities of India, the Tirupati (Thirupathi) boasts of being the 32.70000076 15.8999996185302 293945°C 73mm city bustles with pilgrims all location of one of the most affluent temples All the major Hindu festivals like , throughout the year. Venkateswara of India, the Venkateswara Swamy Temple , , Deepawali and May Temple, Natural Arch, Tirumala dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. Located Purnima are celebrated with great Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, umbrella. splendour in this holy city of Tirupati. If hills, Sri Venkateswara Zoological on Tirumala Hills seventh peak, Max: Min: Rain: 58.5mm visiting this city during the months of Park, Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Venkatachala, this magnificent temple of 34.20000076 18.29999923 September and October, do not forget to 293945°C 7060547°C Gnana Mandiram etc. are some Lord Venkateshwara or 'the Lord of The Seven Hills' is sheltered. This temple is a take part in the nine day festival - Sri Jun must-visit spots in Tirupati.   major site of India. For Venkateswara Brahmotsavams, which is Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, umbrella. Vaishnavites, there is no place in the celebrated every year. Those with a sweet Max: Min: Rain: 77.0mm universe equal to Tirumala in Tirupati tooth must try the mouth-watering Tirupati 32.59999847 19.39999961 4121094°C 8530273°C (Thirupathi), the place Lord chose as Laddu, which is the speciality of this region. an alternative to Vaikuntha, his heavenly Jul home. According to a Puranic legend, an Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, When To umbrella. angry once left Vishnu. Unable to Max: 31.0°C Min: 18.5°C Rain: find her, the grief-struck lord withdrew to an 117.300003051757 81mm anthill in this hill. He later married her VISIT incarnation but 'Lakshmi' having left him, Aug

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Oct S Mada Street, Tirumala, Tirupati, Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, Darshan and Facilities umbrella. 517504, India The Deity Max: Min: Rain: 28.29999923 15.30000019 205.199996948242 The inner temple or vimana houses the 7060547°C 0734863°C 2mm The main deity, Lord Sri Venkateswara, who Nov Tirumala Venkateswara Temple stands directly beneath a gilt dome called Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, Tirupati is the the Ananda Nilaya Divya Vimana. This Around 50,000 pilgrims visit the umbrella. most visited temple by , along with exquisitely made deity is believed to be self- Tirumala Venkateswara temple everyday, so Max: 26.0°C Min: Rain: 15.19999980 249.100006103515 being the second richest temple in the manifested. Lord Venkateswara bears Sri Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has 9265137°C 62mm world. Located on the seventh hill of the Lakshmi on his right chest and Sri organised efficient ways to ensure smooth Dec Tirupati hills, it lies on the southern banks of Devi on his left chest. movement of the pilgrims by providing Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, Sri Swami Pushkarini. The seven peaks of different kinds of Darshan. The entry for the umbrella. the Tirumala Hills represent the seven Darshan is through Vaikuntam Queue Max: 24.5°C Min: Rain: heads of Adisesha. 13.10000038 116.199996948242 The Legend Complex which is a series of interconnected 1469727°C 19mm halls that leads to the main temple. For Vaishnavites, there is no place in the

What To universe equal to The Queue Complex halls are clean, Tirumala Venkateswara Temple Tirupati, spacious and airy and TTD provides a wide Architecture the place Lord Vishnu chose as an range of facilities in the complex. The SEE alternative to Vaikuntha, his heavenly home. various activities of 5 Sights According to a Puranic legend, an angry Tirumala Venkateswara Temple Tirupati Lakshmi once left Vishnu. Unable to find include prasadam, hair tonsuring, hundi, http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-tirupati-lp-1199851 The her, the grief-struck lord withdrew to an arjitha and thulabharam. Festivals like 1 Tirumala Venkateswara Tirumala Venkateswara Temple Tirupati anthill located on this hill. He later married Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Navami, Temple showcases Dravidian styles of architecture, Laxmi's incarnation but, since ‘Lakshmi’ had Brahmotsavam  and Janmashtami are with exquisitely-carved doorways, left him, Lord Vishnu had no money for the celebrated with great splendor, with mandapams and shrines. During the rule of wedding and had to borrow from Kuber. thousands and thousands of pilgrims taking Vijayanagar Kingdom, a lot of gold was Devotees making offerings at Tirumala part in the festivities every year. donated to the temple which enabled the believe they are helping the lord repay his Vimana (inner shrine) and the roofing to be debt. According to , the plated with gold. The main door is called the Sastras, , Sthala Mahatyams and Online Booking Padi Kavali Maha Dwara, that features a Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that one quadrangular base. A number of gods like can only attain mukti in the Yuga by You can opt for online booking for darshan ,  Vaishnava, Kevale worshipping Nayaka or Sri at this famous temple at least 3 days prior and Lakshmi Narasimha can also Venkateswara. to the date of visit and maximum 90 days in be seen here. advance, so if you are planning a visit to Tirupati Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/tirupati page 3

here and want to avoid long queues, make located very near to the railway station. It under the control of the Vijayanagara India sure you have advance e-darshan bookings was sanctified by Saint Ramanujacharya in kingdom, it passed through to the hands of at the temple's official website.  1130 AD. The distinct feature of the Golconda sultans, who strengthened the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple is the Founded in September 1987 and spread fortifications with rock walls. The fort was imposing (elaborately carved over an area of 506 sq km, Sri Venkateswara later taken over by the Marathas, the 2 Sri Govindaraja Swamy entrance gateway) which can be seen from a Zoological Park is unique, as it is a theme Cuddapah Nawabs, and Tipu Temple distance. Since it is the temple of Lord park based on the characters from Hindu Sultan and then eventually by the British. Balaji’s brother, the festivals celebrated here Mythology and the ancient Indian epics. are similar to the ones celebrated in Lord Maintained by the Andhra Pradesh Forest According to a legend, Fort Balaji's temple. Development Corporation (APFDC), Sri was called 'Gurramkonda' as there was a The principal deity is an impressive Venkateswara Zoological Park is one of the statue of a horse on top of the hill, believed Sayanamurti (the Lord in a sleeping most innovative zoos developed in the last to be the guardian of the fort. The fort was posture).  three decades by India’s Central Zoo considered to be impregnable as long as the Authority, housing endemic and indigenous horse remained there. When the Marathas flora and fauna. The entrance reads the attacked, they tried every trick in the book to famous quote, 'I am the eternal seed of conquer the fort but could not do so. So, living beings' from the . The when they learnt about the legend of the 3 Sri Venkateswara Zoological most sought-after attractions of the zoo are horse statue, one of the Maratha chief Park peafowls, elephants, parakeets and white managed to scale the hill one night and tigers among many others. carry away the horse. Hence, the spell was broken and on the next attack, the fort fell to the Marathas. This place is famous for fort ramparts, the Rangin Mahal Palace and the tomb of Mir Raza Ali Khan, 's maternal uncle. 4 Gurramkonda Fort

Gurramkonda, Tirupati, Andhra 5 Silathoranam Pradesh 517501, India Near Railway Station, Tirupati, One of the most intriguing heritage sites of Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh India, 517501, India Gurramkonda Fort is a 500 year old architectural wonder. Located at a distance Sri Govindaraja Swamy is the elder brother of 72 km from Tirupati, the place is well Bypass Road, Thatithopu, of Lord Balaji and his temple-- connected and can be reached by road and Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517505, Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple makes for a rail. Originally a mud and rock construction prominent landmark in Tirupati town, Tirupati Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/tirupati page 4

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http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-tirupati-lp-1199851 A must see place for nature lovers, Located very close to the Bus Stand, Silathoranam is a popular tourist attraction 1 House Andhra Spice serves a yummy vegetarian is at a distance of and non-vegetarian food. The restaurant 5 kilometers from Tirumala has both Indian and Chinese dishes, with near Chakra . The place is famous for items like chicken, fish and mutton in the its natural rock arch and it is believed to be forms of fry, roast, curry, sauce, etc along the source of Lord Venkateswara’s, idol with Maurya Restaurant, No. 209, T.P. with noodles and rice. Do try their Mughlai the rocks resembling hood of a serpent, a Area, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Chicken Biriyani and Chilli Chicken. This conch and a discus.  517101, India restaurant is quite popular, which is reflected in the number of people +91-877-2225925 who come, making this place usually crowded. A multicuisine restaurant, Andhra Hotel Maurya takes pride in its in-house Spice is a must visit place for food lovers. restaurant that offers pure vegetarian North alamuri Complex, Tuda Road Tirupati Silathoranam is one of the three natural 4 Idli Factory Road, Tetagunta, Tata Nagar Tirupati, Indian and South Indian delicacies. Apart rock arches in the world, the other two Andhra Pradesh 517501,India from that, the restaurant also has being the Rainbow Arch at Utah in USA and scrumptious Chinese and Mughlai the Arch of ‘Cut Through’ in UK. With a +91-877-2223324 dishes. The flavor of the food is really good length of 25 feet this natural wonder is of and will leave even the A real treat for meat eaters, Hyderabad great antiquity. The best time to visit the most finicky foodie thoroughly pleased. A House serves some of the best Mughlai arch is between 6 am to 8 am during sunrise multi-cuisine restaurant, Hotel dishes in the city. What can one say about a or during sunset when the Arch looks even Maurya  offers delicious meals. place which is always bustling with people more striking and mystifying in the light of and the sun. If you get a chance, then do visit the is enveloped in an addictive aroma of herbs Arch on a full moon night as the beauty of and spices? That it is one the place is absolutely enchanting. of the best eating joints in the city! Yes, 3 Andhra Spice Hyderabad House represents the Idli Factory, G. Car Street, Tirupati,

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fare, perfect cup of tea. Basically, step in here and Idli Factory is just the perfect place for them. let loose the foodie in you! The decor and A real delight for South Indian lovers, this ambience of the restaurant gives it the small restaurant lives up to its reputation signature zen look. You might have to pre- quite well. With mouth watering south book a table on a weekend of holidays as it Indian delicacies as its specialty, gets a bit too crowded. Idli Factory will completely surprise you. A must visit place for all food lovers, don't miss this place for anything else! From the good old masala dosa to the lavish South Indian thali, try anything that may catch your eye and you can be rest assured to make your tummy happy.

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A multi cuisine restaurant, Carrots is known for its yummy bakery items. With some light-as-air pastry options this place is a heaven for cake lovers. Order freshly baked cake or biscuits from here, to go with that Tirupati Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/tirupati page 6

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See A: Tirumala Venkateswara Temple B: Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple C: Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park D: Gurramkonda Fort E: Silathoranam Accommodation F: Bhimas Deluxe Hotel G: Hotel Dwarakamayi H: Hotel Mayura I: Bhimas Deluxe Hotel J: Hotel Dwarakamayi K: Hotel Mayura L: Bhimas Deluxe Hotel M: Hotel Dwarakamayi N: Hotel Mayura Food O: Hyderabad House P: Maurya Restaurant Q: Andhra Spice R: Idli Factory S: Carrots