Tirupati – Spiritually Satisfying Tirupati located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh is an extremely popular pilgrimage site of India, home to the highly revered Sri Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Lord Balaji also known as Lord Vishnu in northern India. The region draws in large number of devotees from all parts of the country and also from various corners of the world and is one of the highest visited spiritual destination of the country and also rest of the world leaving behind Taj Mahal, one of the highest visited attraction of the country. On a daily basis Tirupati hosts approx. 50,000 devotees, with the number soaring into millions on special occasions and festivals. Tirupati is counted among the important destinations of the world and is also one of the richest religious sites of the country, owing to the large sum of donations made by devotees.
Tirupati sitting majestically amongst the picturesque Eastern Ghats is also a major economical and educational hub of the southern region of the state.
The entire region looks amazingly beautiful which is further amplified by the tranquil ambiance with the sound of prayer bells and chants filling the air, making one forget about their stresses and problems thus relaxing them completely. The town of Tirupati sits at the foothills of the Thirumala Hills, while the sacred temple can be seen perched on the seventh peak of the seven peaks of the thirumala hill. The seven peaks of the hill is believed to be ‘adisesha’, the serpent under whose seven hoods lord Vishnu rests in Vaikuntha. Being a religious destination the major attractions of the region are the various sacred temples along with the various sacred architectures like the stone arch and other holy rivers of the region. Tourists can also visit the local markets which are renowned for its red wooden dolls and copper idols for souvenirs. There are umpteenth number of resorts and hotels in Tirupati catering to the lodging needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region. The various hotels in Tirupati are also present across all budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the various travelers visiting the region. Tirupati is pretty well connected to various regions of the country. The city airport is located in Renigunta approx. 15 km away. Along with that the region has its very own railway station with regular train services in addition, to that numerous private and government buses can also be availed from various regions of south India for Tirupati.
