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Tirumala
- Tirupati
Climb
or drive high up to Tirumala, nestling among the seven hills in the Eastern Ghats,
Catch the exquisitely carved gold gopuram of the Lord Venkateshwara Temple, glinting
in the sun. The Tirumala shrine is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. This
ancient temple has also found a mention in various Sastras and Puranas. That's
not all. There are other famous shrines in Tirupati town - Govindarajaswamy. Kodanda
ramaswamy, Tiruchanur (Goddess Padmavathi), Kapila Theertham (Lord Shiva) and
Srinivasa Mangapuram (Sri Venkateshwara). Getting
There
Air: Connected to Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. Rail:
Connected by rail with all the cities in India Bus:
Tirupati is linked by regular bus services with important places - Hyderabad (572
kms), Chennai (130 kms), Bangalore (240 kms), Chittoor (61 kms), and Vijayawada
(380 kms). Local Transport
Temple
buses, State buses, taxis, autorickshaws, cysclerickshaws are available. Conducted
Tours - For local Alaya Darshan,
contact: Assistant Manager, A.P. Tourism. Ph: 25602
- For
temple visitors, TTD facilities are also available. For transportation and accommodation,
contact TTD offices in Hyderabad, pH: 3220852, 3224512 at Tirupati, Ph: 27977,
25103, Fax 27166.
Accommodation Star
Hotels - Hotel Mayura, 209 T.P.
Area, pH: 08574-25925, 25043. Fax: 25911.
- Hotel
Guestline Days, Karakambadi Road. pH: 28868, 28800, Fax: 27774.
- Hotel
Quality Inn Bliss, Renigunta Road. pH: 25747, 25002. Fax: 25568
- Hotel
Vishnu Priya, Opp. APSRTC Bus Station. pH: 25060, 25976.
Other
Hotels - Hotel Amravathy, 142,
T.P. Area. pH: 25017, 25517.
- Hotel
Sainath, Opp. S.V. Bus Station, pH: 25817, 25417.
- Hotel
Vikram, Opp. APSTRC Central Bus Station. pH: 25292, 25043.
- Hill
View Guest House, APTTDC, Opp. Ruia Hospital. pH: 22494.
- There
are a number of cottages, choultries, guest houses too.
Chandragiri 
After
temple bells and shrines, visit the Chandragiri Fort built on a huge rock about
56 mts high. Discover the remains of palaces and temples. relive the lives of
the Vijayanagar royal families in the Raja and Rani Mahal! Coming up shortly,
is an exciting sound and light show which will add a perfect touch to your evening! Distance:
11 kms from Tirupati. Getting There
State
buses, taxis.
Kailasanatha
Kona 
Don't
miss the lovely Kailasanatha Kona natural waterfalls in the valley of Nilgiri
Hills near puttur. It is Believed that a bath at this mineral rich waterfall,
has curative effects. Distance:
43 kms from Tirupati. Getting There
State
buses. Information Counters - Tourist
Information Officer, regional Tourist Information Bureau, Near TTD, 3rd Choultry.
Tirupati - 517 501. Ph: 24306
- Assistant
Manager, APTTDC, Near TTD 3rd Choultry, Tirupati - 517501, pH: 25602.
Horsley
Hills 
Looking
for a quite end to your holiday? Stop by at Horsley Hills, Located at an altitude
of 1265 mts. The delightfully cool hills are named after W.D. Horsley - a one
time collector of Cuddapah District, who chose this spot as his summer residence.
Groves of teak, red sanders, eucalyptus, gulmohar, and mango will enchant you. Distance:
114 kms from Tirupati. Getting There
Air:
Accessible airports are Tirupati and Bangalore at a distance of 160 kms and 165
kms respectively. Rail: The
nearest rail head to Horsley Hills is Madanapalle Road. Accommodation - A.P.
Tourism's Governor's Bungalow.
- Forest
Bungalow.
- P.W.D Inspection Bungalow.
- Chittoor
cooperative Society Guest House.
- Tourist
Rest House. pH: 08571 - 69323.
Sri
kalahasti 
There's
nothing like a good story to add flavor to your tour. Close to Tirupati, is the
sacred shrine of Vayu the wind God at Kalahasti town. There's a legend that the
Linga here was worshipped by a spider (sri), a snake (kala) and an elephant (Hasti),
and that's how Sri Kalahasti got its name. Distance:
36 kms from Tirupati. Getting There
Regular
state buses are available from Tirupati. What
to see
Papavinasam waterfalls, Akasaganga waterfalls, Narayanavanam, Perumallapalli,
Nagalapuram, Talakona, Kamipakam.
Festivals
at Tirumala - Tirupati - Brahmotsavams
in September - October each year.
- Rathotsavam
- At
Tirupati every October, a colorful cultural festival unfolds the rich art and
cuisine of the Rayalseema region.
New
Attractions coming up
World-class
Zoo, S.V. Museum of temple Art, Day & Night Crafts Bazaar at Kapila Theertam,
Gudimallam, Kalyani Dam, Religious Theme Park, Food Court, Recreation Lake and
Aerial Tramway.
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