All about Tirupati
Tirupati is known as the Hindu god Venkateshwara, Lord of Seven Hills. Tirupati is situated on the hill of Tirumala in Tirupati in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India, "Tirupati Balaji" is one of the most revered deities in the world located at 853 feet above sea level and is surrounded by seven hills. Tirupati receives 50 thousand to 1 lakh devotees daily. The soul of the city is immersed in the bells and the prayers of temples. A trip to Tirupati is incomplete if you haven't tasted sweet rice and laddus. Once in Tirupati, you must buy local handicraft items, including wood carvings, toys made of white wood, kalamkari art, painting of golden leaves of Tanjore and mainly sandalwood dolls. Tirupati celebrates all the festivals with pomp and show and organises many fairs each year. The energy of the city is different altogether. It is not just a religious centre; but also is a rich cultural centre.
Places to visit in Tirupati
- Top government bodies: Akasaganga Tirtham, Kapila Teertham, Regional Science Centre
- Heritage monuments: Srikalahasti, Chandragiri Fort, Rock Garden
- Religious sites: Tirumala Temple, Sri Venkateshwar Temple, ISKON Temple
- Shopping hubs: Tirumala Tirupati Market, Chandana Ramesh Shopping Mall, Sushena Organics
- Parks and Gardens: TTD Gardens, Talakona Waterfalls, Tirumala Deer Park Reserve
- Food: Usha Vasavi Restaurant, Southern Spice, Doujin Smart Restaurant
Airport Address- Tirupati International Airport, Tirupati Airport Road, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
IATA Code- TIR
Renigunta Airport is a domestic airport in Andhra Pradesh. The airport is located at a distance of 39 km from the famous Sri Venkateswara temple. It is well connected to other places in Tirupati using buses and taxis.