Tirumala-Tirupati

Tirumala - Tirupati
Hotel & Resorts
Chandragiri
Kailasanatha Kona
Horsley Hills
Sri Kalahasti
Festivals of Tirupati
Coming Attractions

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 ThereAir: 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 TransportTemple 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 ThereState 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 ThereState 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 ThereAir: 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 ThereRegular state buses are available from Tirupati.
What to seePapavinasam waterfalls, Akasaganga waterfalls, Narayanavanam, Perumallapalli, Nagalapuram, Talakona, Kamipakam.

Athirappalli- Vazhachaal in Kerala

Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. Combined with the greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet.

Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. wild and beautiful, unspoilt by the passing of time.Both this waterfalls are a part of the Chalakudy river and 5 km apart on the road to hill station (valparai) which has excellent tea estate and is one of India's highest elephant density habitats and is a crucial corridor between Parambikulam and Malayattur

A tranquil and much needed escape from the troubles and stress of life. Let the soothing sounds take you to some of natures most relaxing places - the beautiful waterfalls of Athirampally and Vazhachal (Prounced as vaazhachaal).The charm of the Athirampally and Vazhachal nature cannot be described by words, Starting calmly from the high ranges, and crashing through gorges overhung with trees, these waterfall is one of the best places in India to re-capture a real sense of the classical idea of the 'Picturesque' - not just calm and sweet, but something wild and natural.

Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. wild and beautiful, unspoilt by the passing of time.Both this waterfalls are a part of the Chalakudy river and 5 km apart on the road to hill station (valparai) which has excellent tea estate and is one of India's highest elephant density habitats and is a crucial corridor between Parambikulam and Malayattur

Perched high above in the the Sholayar forest ranges on the fringes of Kerala's famed rain forests, the Athirapalli waterfalls provides a restful escape for those wanting to leave the hurried pace of city life behind. The water plunges and joins to the Chalakudi River. The scenic attraction of Vazhachal, the other picnic spot is just a drive from Athirampally. These scintillating waterfalls in thick green forest are a part of the Chalakudy river stream.