Thirupati and Thirumala Hotels

The Indian city of Tirupati offers ample accommodation options. In terms of hotels you may choose from government approved and various hotels in Tirupati. For your convenience we offer list of hotels in Tirupati. Most of the premier areas in Tirupati have been covered in the hotel directory of Tirupati.

Hotel Bhimas Paradise:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities
Hotel Bhimas Paradise	2 Star (Government Approved)	90	14 km from Airport; 1/2 km from Tirupati & 10 km from Ranigunta Railway Stations; Few yards from Central Bus Stand	Swimming pool, Travel desk, In-house laundry, CCTV, Doctor on call, Money exchange

Bhimas Deluxe Hotel:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities	Hotel Services
Bhimas Deluxe Hotel	2 Star (Government Approved)	69	13 km from Renigunta Airport; Near Tirupati Railway Station; 1/2 km from Venkateswara Bus Stand	24 hours room service, H/C running water, C.C.T.V. with Star Channel, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Shopping Arcade, Covered Car Park, Books & Curio Shop, Servicing Pure Veg.	Doctor on call, Car Rental

Hotel Bliss:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities	Hotel Services
Hotel Bliss	3 Star (Government Approved)	49		Lord Venkateswara & Padmavathi temple view Rooms, Special Darshan Assistance	Separate Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian Restaurants and Kitchen

Hotel Guestline:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities	Hotel Services
Hotel Guestline	3 Star (Government Approved)	140	17 km from Tirupati Airport; 3.5 km from Tirupati Railway Station; 3 km from Srivenkateswara Bus Stand	Specially Designed Rooms for Families

Hotel Mayura:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities	Hotel Services
Hotel Mayura	3 Star (Government Approved)	65	15 km from Tirupati Airport; 0.5 km from Tirupati Railway Station; Opposite to Tirupati Bus Stand

Hotel Sindhuri Park:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities	Hotel Services
Hotel Sindhuri Park	3 Star (Government Approved)	54	14 km from Airport; Opp. to Railway Station; Few yards to Tirumala Bus Stand, 0.2 km to Main Bus Stand	Business centre, Internet facilities to the rooms, 24 hrs hot and cold water running, Telephone direct dialing, Pushkarini lake view, Lord Venkateswara temple hill view, Lord Govindaraja Swamy temple view, T.V., Separate executives floor, Non smoking rooms, Banquet & Conference hall facilities, Executive lounge	Doctor on call, House laundry, Money changer, Safe deposit lockers, Airport transfers, Closed car parking, Valet, Travel desk service, Shopping arcade, Pearl shop

Kalyan Residency:

Hotel Name	Hotel Star Category	Hotel Rooms	Hotel Location	Hotel Facilities	Hotel Services
Kalyan Residency	3 Star (Government Approved)	58	18 km from Tirupati Airport; 0.4 km from Tirupati Railway Station; 0.2 km from Tirupati Bus Stand	H/C running water, Telephone, C.T.V., Telemute, Internet Ready, Business centre	Room service, Airport / Station transfers, Doctor on call, Laundry, Fax, E-mail, Internet access, Safe deposit, Valet, Travel desk

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Tirupati temple and Important places in near visinity

Kapilatheertham:
A sacred Tank a mile and a half distant from Tirupati, where Lord Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and his concert.


Govindaraja Sway Temple:
The temple is dedicated to Govindaraja Perumal in contradistinction of the Venkatachalapathi shrine at the top of the hill. There is also a tower called Galigopuram, which is very famous. There are shrines of Sri Andal, Sri Parthasarathy and Sri Venkateswara in the temple.


Sri Kondandarama Swamy Temple
This temple is dedicated to Sri Rama is situated with n a distance of about a kilometer from Tirupati railway station. This temple was built to commemorate the visit of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita to Tirupati, while returning from Lanka.


Regional Science Center
The Regional Science Center is established by the Central Government for the benefit of School Children in particular and public in general to create the awareness about the scientific procedures and importance of Science education to human life. The Science Center conducts different Programmes for Teachers and Students regularly to improve the quality of Science Education. The Science Center also conducts science Exhibitions at least once a quarter, where in, they propagate the recent innovations in Science and Technology and provide guidance to the teachers in exploring the locally available resources and improvisations to make their Class room teaching effective.


S.V.Zoological Park
The changed concept of exhibiting wild animals in cramped cages to that of vast natural and simulated enclosures, has established the zoological Parks world over as centers of wild life conservations and environmental education in addition to research and recreation. The Andhra Pradesh Forest department which had two of India's Best Zoos to its credit at Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, has set up its third venture at Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, with a daily visitation of about fifty thousand people from all
corners of the Country and a number of Academic and Professional Educational Institutions, Ideally suited to achieve the objectives of an ideal Zoological Park, named as Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park extending an area of 5532 acres.


Srinivasa Mangapuram:
It is a place where a temple dedicated to Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, situated at a distance of 12 km on Tirupati Madanapalli Road. Puranas says that Lord Venkateswara Swamy after his Kalyanam with goddesses Padmavathi Devi at Narayana Vanam while proceeding to Tirumala Hills had stayed here for six months on the bank of the river Kalyani on the advice of Agastheeswara Maharshi. Hence this temple is named Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy.


Tiruchanur
In Tiruchanur which is five kilometers from Tirupati is the temple of Alamelumaga, the consort of the Lord on the top of the hill. A visit to Tirupati will not be completed unless a Darshan of this Goddess is also had.


Chandragiri Fort:
Chandragiri came in to prominence during the last days of Vijaya Nagar Empire. The Fort is said to have been built in 1000 A.D. and was later improved by the Vijaya Nagar Kings. The Fort is built on a Huge rock above 183 mts height. With in the wall of this fort lie the ruins of Palaces and Temples. Near the Fort there are two big Buildings, known as Mahals which are formerly used by the memebers of the Royal Families. They present good examples of Vijaya Nagar architecture.

Kalyani Dam:
The scenic, Picturesque Tourist and Picnic spot Kalyani dam constructed on the river Kalyani, is located at a distance of 25 km from Tirupati on Tirupati - Madanapalli Road, attracts number of Tourists from Tirupati and sorrounding villages of Chittoor District


Srikalahasti:
This picturesque religious centre is famous for the temple dedicated to Vayu, the wind god. It is said that the Linga was worshipped by a spider, by spinning a web over it, a snake by placing gem upon the Linga and an Elephant by washing the Linga with water from its trunk and attain Mukti. Hence this place is called Srikalahasthi.

Karvetinagar:
Karvetinagar earlier ruled by Suryavamsa Dynasty with Narayanvanam as their capital. Having special importance of this place due to rabit hunding dog, the rulers of surya dynasty later built their new capital Nagaram at this place by clearing the forest. In Tamil Kadu means forest, and vetti means clearing. Hence this place is known as Kaduvettinagaram and later known as Karvetinagaram which is now the mandal headquarters. The Venugopala Swamy Temple, Skanda pushkarani and the Old Palaces are worth seeing here.


Narayanavanam:
The importance of this village is due to big temple dedicated to Lord Kalyana Venkateswara swamy. It is believed that the marriage of Lord Venkateswara Swamy with Goddess Padmavathi Devi took palce here. This is the temple where in we can see both Venkateswara Swamy along with Padmavathi Devi in one temple complex. This place is famous for handlooms.


Kailasanathakona:
Kailasanathakona water falls are situated in the valley of Nagiri hills near Puttur. The water here is said to be rich in minerals and possess curative properties. Puranas reveal that Lord Kailasanatheswara Swamy attended the marriage of Lord Venkateswara Swamy and Goddess Padmavati at Narayanavanam and selected this water fall for meditation for sometime. Hence this place is called Kailasanathakona which is a picnic, scenic and pituresque spot.


Nagalapuram:
Nagalapuram Temple is said to have been built by Sri Krishnadeveraya in memory of his mother Nagamba. It contains a few rare stone images such as Vinachara, Dakshinamurthy, Hayagriva, Bhuvarbha and Trivikrama. The sun festival is March is very important here. During the festival the first rays of sun falls on the feet of the first day, on the abdomen on the second day, and on the face on the face on the third day. The temple is maintained by the T.T.D and annual Brahmostavam is being celebrated in large scale.


Talakona:
Talakona is famous for the temple of Sri Siddheswara Swamy and the scenic and picturesque water falls in the midst of thich forest. People from Chittor district and neighboring districts will gather on 1st January and Mahasivaratri festival days and week ends to pray god and enjoy the water falls. Puranas says that those who do not have children come here and pray god for children and name their children as Siddaiah or Siddamma. The water falls are four km from the temple.


Gurramkonda:
Gurramkonda is located in between Madanapalli - Rayachoti - Cuddapah road at a distance of 29 km from Madanapalli and 12 km from Vayalpad. This place was ruled by Lieutenants of Tippu Sultan of Mysore and they built a Fort on a huge hill and the Ragini Mahal and used to go to the Fort on Horses. Hence this place is called Gurramkonda, which has got historical and archaeological importance. The Ragini Mahal and Maqbara Tomb and the Fort are worth seeing here.


Reddemmakonda:
Reddemmakonda, the famous Pilgrim center is situated on Madanapalli - Gurramkonda - Cherlopalli - Rayachoti - Cuddapah road. The preceding deity here is a glorified and sanctified village "Lass Reddemma", Who lost her life in an attempt to escape molestation by sensuous lieutenants of Tippu Sultan, who chased her. On reaching huge rock during chase, finding no way to escape, she prayed protection in a sheer helpless state and the rock before her, left a cleavage enabling her to pass through it. Soon after she entered inside the cleft closed affording no entry for chasers. Ever since that time, people around started praying the sacrificed Lass Reddamma for begetting children.


Sompalyam:
Sompalli, which has got architectural importance, is situated in between Mulakalacheruvu and Thambalpalli civil road at a distance of 6 km from Mulkala Cheruvu. A temple of Chennakesava swamy is claimed as one of the finest temples in Andhra districts. A monolith of the most graceful proportions stand in front, presenting a beautiful spectacle. The rich carvings on the kalyana Mandapam are very attractive. According to local tradition a shepherd was responsible for the construction of this temple during Vijayanagar period.


Horsley Hills:
The most picturesque, scenic, picnic and summer resort, Horsley Hills is situated near Madanpalli in Chittoor District at an altitude of 4200 feet above sea level. Mr.W.D.Horsley, a British member of the civil service and then the District Collector of Cuddapah, who found the climate very hot, selected this part as his summer resort on the top of the hills. He constructed two houses, the Kachari Room and Milk Bungalow and developed as summar resort. The Governor's Bungalow, the Forest Bungalow, and Microwave station, View point, Enugumallamma Temple are worth seeing here.

Madanapalli:
Madanapalli is an educational and cultural center from the days of Dr.Anneie-Besant, the great theosophist. The medical institutions like the Government Hospital, M.L.L Hospital, and Rajkumari Amrutkour T.B.Research Center are worth mentioning. Here the climate is pleasant through out the year. The old house of Jiddu Krishnamurthy, the great Philosopher and the founder of Rishi valley public school is also worth seeing here. The said house is now renovated and proposed for housing of Public Library.

Boyakonda:
The famous hill located in between Madanapalli - Punganur - Chowdepalli called Boyakonda, came into prominence in the recent years. Because of location of the famous Gangamma temple on the top of the hill, attracted by more than 20,000 devotees per day, mostly from karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. People will visit this place for praying Gangamma for getting the grievances redressed. The devotees will ask the Ammavaru for flower (Pushpam Aduguta) to know whether their vows will be fulfilled or not.

Gudimallam:
Gudimallam is well known for its unique Sivalinga in the Parasurameswara Temple. The tmeple is of granite stone dated back to the Pallavas - Bana times. An insciption dated 1127 A.D. belongs to the period of Vikrama Chola records the reconstruction of the temple in stone. The sanctum enriches the unique Linga square at the bottom, seven sided in the middle and nut shaped at the top, corresponds to the errect of male organ containing the standing figure of Sivaparameswara over a stumpy dwarf figure in the front side. At present the temple complex has main Parasurameswara shrine.

Kanipakam:
Kanipakam is located on the northen banks of the river Bahuda at a distance of 13 km from Chittoor. The famous shrine of Varasiddhi Vinayaka, the deity of which is believed to be self manifest (swayambhu) and the annual celebrations of Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Brahmostavam on the eve of Vinayaka Chaturthi (Aug - Sep) of the special attractions of this place attracted by about 15,000 devotees from all over the District on this special occation.

Mogili:
Mogili is situated at a distance of 30 km from Chittoor and 10 km from Palamaner on the Chennai - Bangalore highway. It is one of the sacred places in Chittoor District on account of the existence of the Mogileeswara Temple. Shiva is worshipped here under the title of Abbreswara, the Sanskrit form of Mogileeswara or Iswara of the Skies. There is Pushkarini in the premises of the temple with perennial water flow from the mouth of Nandi (the sacred bull) which is a good source of drinking water for public irrespective of seasons. The water coming from Nandi is also a good source of irrigation to local people. On the eve of 1st January, Sivarathri and other festivals about 15,000 tourists per day will visit this place.

Kalyanarevulu - Ganganasirassu Waterfalls Koundinaya Elephant Sanctuary:
The Ganganna Sirrassu and Kalyanarevulu water falls are located on the border of Tamilnadu and Karnataka which form part of the Kaudinya Elephant sanctuary. Both the waterfalls are seasonal, scenic and picturesque. The water flows at a height of 200 feet are attracted by number of tourists, mostly from Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Chittoor District. The four water pools formed due to flow of water on a single rock at Kalyanarevulu (popularly known as Kalyanarevulu). At a distance of 200 feet from Ganganna Sirassu the flow of water stream to a narrow valley, known as Ganganna Valley, shut on all sides by precipitous walls of rock is worth seeing.


Kaigal Water Falls (Dumukurallu Water Falls):
Kaigal Water Falls is popularly known as Dumukuralla water falls located at a distance of 2.5 km from Kaigal village on the Palamner - Kuppam Highway. The popular name Dumukurallu water falls came into Prominence because of its sound resembling the fall of stones from above. The water fall is natural, perennial and water comes from a big rock at a height of 40 feet, irrespective of seasons. The formation of lovely natural pond at water falls and water passing through sand plains with beautiful shrubs are other attractions of this place.


Kangundi:
Kangundi is located at a distance of 16 km from Kuppam on Kuppam - Vijalapuram Road. It is having a great Historical value since 11th century with its Ruined fort, Beautiful temples of excellent artistic value, structures of archeological importance, valleys, forests and Palar river etc., The Kangundi fort is situated on a white granite rocky hillock at the entrance of Kangundi village and it is circular in shape and the bottom resembles a coach.

Kuppam:
Kuppam, the headquaters of the Kuppam Mandal, lies in the South West corner of the Chittoor District is a busy Railway station on the Bangalore - Chennai Railway line. A bone meal Fertilizer factory, Scandal wood oil mills, and Dravida University are located here. Stone cutting and polishing is an important industry at this place. The Someswara Anjenaya, Tirupati Gangamma and Subramanyaswamy are the Temples worshipped here.


Gudivanka:
Gudivanka is located at a distance of 16 km from Kuppam on the borders of Andhra and Karnataka. Here the Subramanyam Swamy Temple (gudi) is located on the top of a hillock, and at the foot of the hillock a small stream called Vanka is flowing. Hence this place is called Gudivanka. People in large numbers do gather here on Adikritika (Kavadi) Festival, during the month of August every year. On the back side of the temple a Reservoir, belongs to Karnataka state is located. It is a religious and picnic spot. The TTD has constructed a Guest House here to provide accomation to the visiting Tourists.

Ideal Time To Visit Tirupati Balaji

India - Andhra Pradesh - Tirupati Temple

Tirupati Temple

Location : 67-km from Chittoor in Chittoor district
Famous For : Architecture and Festivals
Ideal Time To Visit : October To March

¤ A Sacred Monument

Considered as the most sacred and the richest temple in the world, Tirupati temple is situated in the town of Tirupati. It is located 67-km away from Chittoor in Chittoor district of southern Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, it is a major pilgrimage center of south India. Besides, Tirupati also focous on other attraction of this place, the ancient and famous shrine of Sri Venkateswara, the Lord of Seven Hills are worth a viist.

The temple is located on a hill at Tirumala. It is a conglomeration of seven hills known as Seshachalam or Venkatachalam having an height of 853m (2,800ft.) above the sea level. The temple boasts of a vibrant and colorful culture also speaking volumes about its grand past. It is an important pilgrimage center, where devotees stand for long hours waiting to get a glance of the presiding deity.


¤ Highlight of The Temple

The temple is the most popular and most visited temples in India. Being situated on a hill of Tirumala, it is climbed up by pilgrims, which is not an easy task.

Sri Venkataswara temple or the Tirupati temple is the richest temple in India. It is said that people drop bags of diamonds at the feet of Sri Venkataswara. Devotees flock this temple in huge numbers. In fact there are two lines to enter the temple, one is a free line, where you don' t pay anything to get a view of the deity. But, for the second line, which takes less time to get a glance of the deity, you have to pay a minimum amount of Rs. 50.


¤ Temple Architecture

The ancient Tirupati temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopuram of this temple is its highlight. The 'Vimana' or Cupola, named the "the Ananda Nilayam" is placed over the sanctum sanctorum. It completely veiled with gold plate.

There are three 'Prakarams' or enclosures in the temple, among them the outermost enclosure boasts of the 'Dhvajastambha' or the banner post. Apart form these, other highlights of the temple are the statues of Vijayanagara king, Krishnadevaraya and his spouse. There is also an idol of Todarmal, the minister of Akbar.

The image of the temple deity represents both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu is considered as the preserver whereas the Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer in Hindu religion.


¤ A Day At Tirupati Tirumala

A day at Tirupati Tirumala temple begins with 'Suprabhatam' (awakening the Lord) as early as three in the morning. The day ends with the 'Ekanta Seva' ( putting the Lord to sleep) at around 1 O'clock in the night.

Prayers are offered daily, weekly and periodically in the form of 'Sevas' and 'Utsavams' to the Lord. Devotees who want to pay homage to the Lord can do it by giving a small amount in return of the Sevas or Utsavams done on their name. The gifts and donations offered to the deity, is known as the 'Hundi'. It is the main source of income of the Temple.


¤ Festivals

Tirupati Tirumala Balaji Temple celebrates many festivals but the annual festival of 'Brahmotsavam' is particularly important. This festival is celebrated extravagantly for nine days in the month of September every year. The Garudostavam and Rathotavam rituals take place on the fifth and sixth day of the festival. Thus, attracting flocks of tourists and devotees to the temple.


¤ Reach Tirupati Temple

By Air : The nearest airport is at Renigunta(15 kms). Tirupati is connected by air with Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. From the airport you can hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw or you can take a bus to reach the temple.

By Rail : Tirupati temple is well connected by roads and proper transport services to the nearest railway station situated at Tirupati. This place is connected by rail with Hubbi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolhapur , Mumbai, Puri, Tiruchirapalli, Varanasi and Vijayawada.

By Road : To reach Tirupati temple, one should first reach Tirupati. It is linked with important cities like Hyderabad (617), Banglore(248), Chennai(151 km), Vijayawada(380 km) and Lepakshi (379 km) through good roadways.

TOURIST PLACES AROUND TIRUMALA / TIRUPATHI

SRIKALAHASTI




From among the legends lying behind temples, one of the
strangest is Srikalahasti,36 km from the temple town of Tirupathi.
There is a temple of Shiva in the form of a Vayu Linga and the
legend behind it is that the deity was worshipped by a Spider (Sri)
that spun a web over it, while a Snake (Kala) placed a gem on
top of the linga and Elephant (Hasti) washed the Linga with
water. The temple lies on the banks of the river Swarnamuki a
valley. There are frequent buses from Tirupathi to the temple
town.




CHANDRAGIRI






Though theVijayanagar Empire ruled for only 20 years in the16th century, It contributed vastly to Telugu culture, art and literature. The last capital of Vijayanagar kings was Chandragiri, which is situated on the banks of the river Swarnamukhi in Chitoor District, ruins of the exist to this day and amidst them stand the Raja mahal and Rani mahal palaces that have been given a facelift and beauty. The fort atop a huge rock that stands 56metres tall is just 12km from the temple town of Tirupati.This is best historical place must to see.



KAILASAKONA



TALAKONA



HORSLEY HILLS




This perennial waterfall located in the Nagari Valley near toTirupathi in Chittoor District originates from a fracture in a sheet rock. The water is clear and is considered sacred, said to be of substantial mineral value, the water is believed to have curative powers.



This waterfall is considered the threshold of the seven hills of Tirumala on which the shrine of lord Venkateswara is located, nestled in lush forests the 60 meter fall is a perennial one and standing under the cascade is said to cleanse the mind and body. Local transport can be engaged from Tirupathi to reach here.



One of the best-known Hill Resorts in AP,the place is named after
a British Collector of cuddapah retreat there in summer. Nestled in
the Hill ranges near Madanapalli in Chitoor District at an altitude of
1265 metres,it has a cool climate throughout the year. The delightful vegetation attracts exotic species of birds and the greening of the rishi valley nearby has attracted a large number of birds,rishi valley houses ect .The famous educational Institution founded by the modern day philosopher Jiddu Krishamurthy.The hills used to also be the summer so journ of the governor of the state, but the practice has been discontinued.Regular bus services are run from Madanapalle and private transport can be engaged from Tirupati,about 140 km away

Tirupati (Andhara Pradesh)

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaTirupati and Tirumala are places well known all over India. Sri Venkateshwara, the presiding deity of Tirumalaor engadam, is revered by lakhs of people all over the country who visit His famous temple throughout the year, traveling long distances. The chief centers of pilgrimage are Sri Venkateshwara's temple on the Tirumala hill, the shrine of Govindaraja in the town of Tirupati and the shrine of Padmavati, situated in Tiruchanur, three miles to the south of Tirupati. Of minor temples, mention may be made of the Kapileshwara temple at Kapilatirtham, the Rama temple in the town of Tirupati and the Parasareshvara temple at Jogi- allavaram, situated a furlong to the west of Tiruchanur. The Hill on which the temple of Sri Venkateshwara stands popularly known as Venkatachalam is low and surrounded by many hills of an altitude, as is the case with the hill on which is located the Mallikarjuna temple

Of Srisailam, The hill to the north is 3426' high, the height to the east is 2750' high, the hill to the south is 2920' high and the hill to the southeast is 3620' high. There are five well-known paths leading to the Temple. Of them, two routes start from the town of Tirupati, the stepped pathway, seven miles long and the motor road, twelve miles long. The third route is from Chandragiri. The fourth starts from the Mamandur Railway station and the fifth pass by Nagapatla.


General Information

* Area: Tirumala Hills- 26.97 Sq. kms
* Altitude: Triupati - 150 metres
* Population: Approx. 1,560,000
* Temparature (°C): Summer: Max. 43, Min 22.3 Winter: Max. 32, Min 14.0
* Main Languages : Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and English
* Season: Throughout the Year Throughout the Year

WHAT TO SEE

* Govindarajaswamy Temple
* Kapilathiraham
* Kodandaraswamy Temple
* Padmavati temple

EXCURSIONS

* Chandragiri (11 km)
* Kalahasthi (37 km)
* Kalyani Dam (18 km)
* Narayana Vanam (36 km)
* Kailesanathakona ( 43 km)
* Nagalapuram (65 km)
* Horsley hills (145 km)
* Kanchipuram (112 km)
* Perumallapalli (8 km)

HOW TO GET THERE?

Air: Tirupati is connected by Vayudoot Services with Hyderabad

Rail: Tirupati is connected by rail with Hyderabad, Madras, Madurai, Puri etc.

Road: Tirupati is well connected by road to Ahobolam-272 km, Bangalore-248 km, Horsley Hill-145 km, Hyderabad-617 km, Kalahasti-36 km, Lepakshi-379 km, Madras-151 km, Srisailam-436 km, Vijayawada-380 km, Renigunta-55 km etc.

Bus Services: There are regular bus services between Tirupati and Hyderabad, Bangalore, Madras, Mysore, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapalli, Kanyakumari, Hassan, Vijayawada, Srisailam, Hindupur, Guntur, Madanpalle, Kurnool, Cuddapah, Renigunta, Puttaparthi, etc.

Local: Tourist Taxis, Unmetered Taxis, Rickshaws, City bus services, Transport and buses on hire are available.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams online darshan ticket counter

Posted by nanz on May 19th, 2007

Mr. N.Srikanth joint executive officer of TTD said that online darshan ticket counters will be opened with in couple of months in Srirangam, Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli.

Mr. Srikanth told reporters that there was encouraging response to the sale of such tickets. Out of about 7,500 online tickets priced at Rs. 50 for Sudarshan Darshan, over 200 tickets are sold in Erode alone. Similarly, over 1,500 are sold at other centres.

“At present in Tirumala, the TTD has buildings to accommodate over 6,000 pilgrims a day. Following heavy rush additional rooms to accommodate 1,000 more pilgrims will be constructed and the work will be completed before 2009,” Mr. Srikanth said.

On the conduct of Thiru Kalaya Utsavam in rural areas by the Devasthanams, he said: “If people wanted to conduct it, the TTD is ready to arrange the Utsavam.”

He also said investigation was in progress in the case of missing jewels. All security arrangements in and around the temple had been strengthened.

Sri Vari Seva Trust managing trustee R. Umapathy said the trust had decided to construct a Mandapam in Erode to conduct atavism for Lord Venkateswara and an online counter would also be opened in the Mandapam.

Mr. Umapathy said a minimum of 200 devotees from Erode were visiting Tirupati every day. He appealed to the Andhra Pradesh State Transport Corporation and also Andhra Pradesh tourism department to operate more buses from the trust office to Tirumala. He said already representations had been made with the Railway Ministry to operate a daily train service either from Coimbatore or from Erode to Tirupati. TTD liaison officer Haridev Prasad, Trust secretary R. Mohanraj and others were also present.

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1. Pramod V.Chaorashe Says:
   May 25th, 2007 at 4:16 pm

   Sir, I desperately want to visit Tirupati with my family but I don’t know if there is any online darshan booking facility from Mumbai. Knowing that it is summertime, it gets difficult without such an arrangement.
   Humbly yours,
   Pramod

2. nanz Says:
   May 26th, 2007 at 3:51 am

   Hey Pramod,
   Good to know that you are planning a trip to thirupathi with your family.
   pl. check this site http://www.tirumala.org/travel_mumbai.htm

   Also for online booking here is the link
   http://www.ttdsevaonline.com/

   Hope you have a good dharshan at thirumala.

   -Nanz

3. dr. n .k. lall Says:
   June 3rd, 2007 at 2:01 pm

   i want to visit tirupati for balajee darshan with my family.can i purchase darshan ticket at banglore?

4. Sudhir Gilra Says:
   June 4th, 2007 at 10:47 am

   Sir, Please let me Know whether i can book online darshan tickets for early morning Darshan. If possible then what are the documents to be done. What is the cost of the Darshan and what is the the early morning seva (5 am) called as. I am from Cuttack.

5. Sudhir Gilra Says:
   June 4th, 2007 at 11:09 am

   Sir, Please let me Know whether i can book online room at Tirumala on 10 night upto 11 evening of july . I am from Cuttack.

6. k.venkat Says:
   June 6th, 2007 at 4:33 am

   Sir,

   Please let me know the prices for the following Sevas.

   Suprabatha Seva
   Kalyanotsavam

7. nanz Says:
   June 6th, 2007 at 4:43 am

   Hey Venkat,
   Here is the price for Suprabatha seva
   1.Children under 10 not allowed
   2.Starts at 2:30
   3.Cost per ticket is 120 INR per person
   4.only 1 person per ticket
   5.Prasadam 2 small laddus

   Kalyana utsavam
   1.Time 10 hrs
   2.Cost 1000 INR
   3.2 persons allowed
   4.Vastra Bahumanam (one silk dupatta and one cotton blouse piece)

   1 big laddus,1 small laddus,5 vadas

   Have a good dharshan at Thirupathi.

8. nanz Says:
   June 6th, 2007 at 4:48 am

   Hello,
   U can easily book thirumala tickets online.I usualy do that n it works out fine,
   u can check this site for more further details
   http://www.ttdsevaonline.com/

9. Nitin Says:
   June 11th, 2007 at 5:42 am

   Hello

   How can i book ticket for Tirupati Darshan from Indore?
   I am planning to visit in the month of mid August.
   What is diff betn Sevas and darshan?

10. k.s.ramanujam Says:
    June 13th, 2007 at 9:40 am

    can i have a online booking facility from thanjavur to visit thirumala

11. C.K.Arumugam Says:
    June 16th, 2007 at 5:20 pm

    Hello

    Good to know that ttd has aranged a online ticket counter.
    sir/madam
    I have planned to visit thirumalai thirupathi.Sir i need some help in getting those tickets out can u please help.
    I planned to visit thirupathi in next month around second weak. please help it

12. Nambi Gnanasambandam Says:
    June 17th, 2007 at 12:39 am

    Hello sir,
    I am visiting India this week from USA. After my marriage I haven’t visited Swamy in Thirupathi. Coming August my wife and I will be celebrating 10th year of our wedding aniversary. If I could get tickets for Seva it would be great. PLease help.

    Thanks,
    Nambi

13. Tushar Says:
    June 17th, 2007 at 7:21 am

    want to visit tirupati for balajee darshan with my family.can i purchase darshan ticket at mumbai?

14. M.B.Venkatarao Says:
    June 19th, 2007 at 3:36 pm

    This is M.B.Venkatarao from pune,basically i am from Visakhapatnam.recently i joined in pune.all the members are from different places, so , we are planning to come to tirupati to Lord Balaji Darshan.the people who are coming with me they dont know anything.we are starting here on 23th june on saturday morning we will reach there. so, please guide me to get the darshan tickets and for accomodation.

15. k.Ramamurthy Says:
    June 20th, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    hello sir,
    we are in chennai.we want 25tickets on 30th june 2007.how can we book from online… it is possible to get 25 tickets from online? tell me some suggestion…

16. Priya Kavathekar Says:
    June 20th, 2007 at 2:47 pm

    Can I get darshan ticket in Mumbai and were will i get.

17. Ashutosh Kulkarni Says:
    June 22nd, 2007 at 12:57 am

    I want to book ticket for darshan in july.Can i book on line?If yes then please send me website link from where i can book ?

18. hitesh satra Says:
    June 24th, 2007 at 6:14 pm

    i am from pune. i want to know the details of poojas performed in the morning. can i book it on line.can i get vip darshan ticket.

19. Asmita Iyer Says:
    June 27th, 2007 at 8:49 am

    DearSir,

    I am Asmita Iyer , I & my Husband would like to take darshan of Balaji on month of August 12th , Kindly advise me the timing s & from where to purchase ticket & cost of Adult.

20. narendran.k Says:
    June 28th, 2007 at 7:18 am

    I want to book 18 darshan tiket to my family. We are planning to go during august 1st week. Please communicate how can we book a tiket. We are planning for nijapadha darshan

    Regads

    Naredran.k

21. laxmikant gajare Says:
    June 29th, 2007 at 1:12 pm

    dear/sir
    i want come with my old mother &father for darshan to lord balaji
    i want book room &darshan ticket on line please tall me wich side can book

22. Neelam Dube Says:
    June 30th, 2007 at 6:08 am

    i want 5 darshan ticket to my family. we are planning to go third week of december. please communicate how can we book a ticket and also a room.

23. Bhanu Patel Says:
    July 1st, 2007 at 3:16 pm

    I am from Surat.From where i can get tickets for tirupati darshan

24. Deepak Says:
    July 3rd, 2007 at 8:38 am

    I want to book 15 tickets online on 19th or 20th july, Kindly guide me about online booking.

25. naresh Says:
    July 3rd, 2007 at 11:32 am

    please tell me about sevas of lord venkateswara and also the cost of sevas ,how many numbers of each seva

26. Satyendra kumar Marni Says:
    July 3rd, 2007 at 12:32 pm

    Hi respected Sir,
    Can you please tell me that how can I book darshan tickets from internet? How can I book accomodation at Tirumala?I am waiting for your reply.
    Thanks,
    Satyendra.M

27. jayendra patil Says:
    July 5th, 2007 at 5:37 pm

    please let me know how to book darshan tickets from mumbai ? we are going t
    to tirupati on 10 july 07. we all will be greately thankful to you. jayendra

28. praveen Says:
    July 5th, 2007 at 8:16 pm

    Want to book tickets for darshan Online

29. ROJA Says:
    July 6th, 2007 at 12:00 pm

    HI,
    I WANT TO BOOK 7 TICKETS TO TIRUMALA FOR DHARSHAN ON 10TH JULY.
    HOW CAN WE BOOK A TICKET. PLEASE REPLY ME URGENT

30. kishore Says:
    July 6th, 2007 at 1:13 pm

    sir i want suprabatham ticket on 22nd july 2007 pl advice were to book frm trichy

31. jitendra singh Says:
    July 6th, 2007 at 2:46 pm

    we required sudarshan darshan on 16/july/2007 for 10 members please guide us.

32. sanjay dalia Says:
    July 6th, 2007 at 2:49 pm

    i am from mumbai i want 08 tickets of sudarshan darshan on 16/07/2007

33. saravanan d Says:
    July 7th, 2007 at 1:00 pm

    oct 16 2007

34. saravanan d Says:
    July 7th, 2007 at 1:05 pm

    iam from chidambaram i want 2 tickets of sudaran on oct 10/10/2007

35. satish Says:
    July 10th, 2007 at 5:01 am

    TTD has started e-Darshan counters in 3 cities in Maharashtra..
    1. Mumbai - at Siddivinayak temple.
    2. Pune - http://www.ttdsevapune.com
    3. Kolhapur - Mahalaxmi Temple.

36. deea Says:
    July 16th, 2007 at 9:12 am

    Is gas-fitted allowed to enter to Tirumala in Tirupathi ?

37. dhinakaran Says:
    July 16th, 2007 at 12:05 pm

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38. dhinakaran Says:
    July 16th, 2007 at 12:07 pm

    I need 5 tickets on 19.07.07.

39. laxman Says:
    July 17th, 2007 at 6:45 am

    dear sir,
    my self laxman limkar. i want to take tirupati balaji darshan. plz phone me at 09823426104.

40. Siva Says:
    July 17th, 2007 at 1:03 pm

    I need 2 tickets for darshan on 6th sep’07.Plz help

41. J.KAVITHA Says:
    July 19th, 2007 at 9:27 am

    Sir,

    Please let me know how to book the kalyanavutsavam tickets online

    plz help

42. Usha .M Says:
    July 19th, 2007 at 11:17 am

    Please let me know the procedure to book for Suprabhatam Darshan, and also Dates for the availability of the tickets.

43. Usha .M Says:
    July 19th, 2007 at 11:19 am

    i need 4 Tickets for Suprabhatam Darshan on 23.07.07 or 24.07.07

44. baparao Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 3:00 am

    i need to book online dharshan Rs 50 from mysore where can i book it

45. sailu Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 3:05 am

    please tell me balagi ( tirumala )dharsan booking centrs at mysore so that i can reserve my tickets in advance

46. MEENA AGARWAL Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 3:54 am

    PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THE TICKETS FOR SUPRABHATAM DARSHAN ON 1ST SEPTEMBER 2007

47. Malavika Purushothaman Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 6:48 am

    Dear Sir,
    Good morn.
    Plz. let me know how to book darshan tkts on-line, and oblige.
    Thank you,
    regards,
    Mrs.Purushothaman.

48. GIRISH Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 7:37 am

    dear sir,
    Plz. let me know how to book darshan tkts on-line, and oblige.reply me soon.
    Thank you,
    regards,
    girish..

49. vinit jalan Says:
    July 20th, 2007 at 3:55 pm

    I want 8 tokens of sudarsanam darsan online dated 12/08/07 from which site i will get it

50. hari Says:
    July 22nd, 2007 at 7:06 am

    sir Iwant 3 tokens of sudharsanam darsan date 29/07/07 from which site I will get it sir.

51. anita jawadekar Says:
    July 22nd, 2007 at 2:41 pm

    good evening,
    can i know how to book the online darshan tkts at tirupati? the availability? and on which day the darshan is open for general public? we r planning to come there on 30th aug?

52. Alok Says:
    July 23rd, 2007 at 5:24 am

    I want to know the url of online ticket booking for tirumala tirupaty.

53. sanjay santoshi Says:
    July 23rd, 2007 at 2:17 pm

    Please let me know the procedure to book for Suprabhatam Darshan, and also Dates for the availability of the tickets
    positvily 10/08/07, 11/08/07 August and also tell how to get the mundan (first hair cutting) of my 2years old doughter.
    Thanking you.

54. d.radha Says:
    July 23rd, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    i want to have reservation for darshan and accommotation on 18th,20th september 2007 at tirumala (anandaarchana darshan on 20th september.

55. harshada Says:
    July 23rd, 2007 at 5:42 pm

    is there anything online dharshanam in mumbai, & online accomadation? What are the timings for siddhivinayak temple ? is there any other place in mumbai??? we Have 40 of us pls help us.

56. RAJESH Says:
    July 24th, 2007 at 10:47 am

    SIR, I’M RAJESH AND I’M WORKING IN MUMBAI. I WANT TO BOOK MY DARSHAN FROM MUMBAI ITSELF SO THAT I CAN COME DIRECTLY THERE AND HAVE MY DARSHAN WITHOUT STAYING FOR A LONG TIME THERE AS I GET A VERY LITTLE LEAVE. I WANT TO HAVE MY DARSHAN ON 27 JUL AT 11′O CLOCK IN THE NIGHT. CAN U PLEASE TELL ME THE ADDRESS WHERE THE TTD OFFICE LOCATED IN MUMBAI . I’M IN HURRY PLEASE.

57. SURESH KUAMR Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 6:30 am

    SIR, I AM SURESH KUMAR WHAT ARE THE TIMINGS FOR SRIVARI TEMPLE I WANT TO HAVE MY DARSHAN ON 30 JULY 10′O MA CLOCK PLEASE.

58. prachi grover Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 7:35 am

    sir i want to book line no. for darshan of tirupati balaji & know that in how many days my no. will come so that i can book my railway ticket from indore to tirupati
    i m coming with my family consisting 4 members
    please reply me soon
    no.9301016165

59. kishore Says:
    July 26th, 2007 at 9:34 am

    how to book dharsan tokens from online in bangalore

60. Bhargavi Says:
    July 27th, 2007 at 7:10 am

    Sir,

    Many of us desperately need a ticket booking counter at coimbatore for tirumala darshan. We request you to do the needful to start a seva booking counter at coimbatore.

61. YVV GANESH Says:
    July 28th, 2007 at 3:33 am

    hello sir,

    we want to visit tirupati on 4th of August 07. How can i buy online tickets for A A D darshan and room facility. please send details.

62. YVV GANESH Says:
    July 28th, 2007 at 3:36 am

    how can i book online tickets from hyderabad

63. ANITHA Says:
    July 28th, 2007 at 1:32 pm

    We our family planning to make a trip to tirupathi.can i know how to book the online darshan tkts at tirupati? the availability? and on which day the darshan is open for general public? we r planning to come there on 3rd aug?

64. s.sadhasivam Says:
    July 28th, 2007 at 3:41 pm

    I want to book ticket for darshan in august.Can i book on line?If yes then please send me website link from where i can book ?

65. j. Ravinder Kumar Says:
    July 29th, 2007 at 5:30 am

    sir
    I am from Hyderabad i want accomidation & darshan tickets on 2-8-2007 at 5-am earlimornig 5 tickes

66. aashish jhawar Says:
    July 30th, 2007 at 12:11 pm

    sir how can i visit the online book of the tirupati darshan

67. Ramesh Singh Jadoun Says:
    July 31st, 2007 at 2:41 pm

    Dear Sir,

    I am arriving Tirupati on 02/08/2007 along with my family for Darshan & Pooja. Please guide us for Darshan tickets, Pooja along with cost. Please advice if I can book tickets on line.

    Warm Regards,

    Ramesh

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Laddu The entire Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams share of Anna Prasadams (Pulihora), Chitrannam, Sweet Pongal and Curd rice are distributed free to all pilgrims coming out after darshan.

Laddu Padi (Timings: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Panyarams (Laddus) are sold on all days to pilgrims in the counter outside the temple. Tokens for Laddus can be obtained from bank counters erected in the 'Q' line for Laddus. One Laddu Token is issued per person in the Vaikuntham Queue Complex, on payment, for SarvaDarshan pilgrims. They have to collect their laddu after darshan from the counter outside the main temple. Laddu Padi Timings : 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arjitham Big Laddu Padi Rs. 2500/- (30 laddus) Rs. 1500/- (15 laddus) Rs. 1000/- (10 laddus) Five persons are allowed for Srivari Darshan. Laddus will be given after darshan. Laddu Padi tickets are sold at Vijaya Bank. Anna Prasadams Cash payment is accepted at the Vijaya Bank counter for offering the following Anna Prasadams each 1/4 sole. The Prasadams are delivered against the counterfoil at the Prasadam counter.