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Tirupati
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  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:0877
  • Languages Spoken:Telugu, Tamil and Urdu
  • Major Festivals: Ugadi, Brahmotsavam, Deccan Festival, Pongal, Tirupati festival and Tirupati Tirumala Brahmotsavam
  • Notes/Tips:None

Tirupati Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Tirupati: Tirumala, Narasingapuram, Renigunta and Puttur
  • Best Time to Visit Tirupati: November to February
  • Peak Season: November to February
  • Weather Info: Moderate
  • State: Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district is located in the city of Tirupati. The town is very popular because of the Tirupati temple. The temple gets visitors from all over the world. The Tirupati temple, also known as Tirupati Balaji temple, is one of the best places to visit in Tirupati.

The main temple is on Tirumala, one of the seven hills in Tirupati. The temple is where the god Govinda lives and is thought to be where Lord Venkateshwara turned into an idol. It is one of India's oldest towns, and the Vedas and Puranas discuss it extensively.
The Tirupati Balaji temple is also famous as the home of Lord Vishnu on Earth. People believe that Lord Vishnu has come to Earth in the Kali age to help and protect his followers.

Darshan at the temple 

The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, located in Andhra Pradesh, attracts 60,000 to 100,000 pilgrims annually and receives donations of Rs.650 crores. The temple was constructed in 300 AD. It is dedicated to Sri Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. To visit, plan well in advance.

Attractions at the Tirupati

Tirupati Balaji Temple, in Tirumala Hills, is in dedication to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. The famous Tirupati Laddoo, made and sold at the temple, is a pilgrimage ritual. The city is a pilgrimage site and is famous all over the world. 

During the Tirupati trip packages, tourists can visit the ISKCON temple, Sri Kalahasti temple, and Sri Govindarajaswami temple. It would help to see the unique natural beauty in the city. These rocks made a natural arch called the Silathoranam, found in the Tirumala Hills.

The best time to visit 

There are many people in Tirupati all year. Still, the best time to go is from September to February, when it is warm primarily with only a few rainy days. The Tirupati tour package is not an excellent option in the summer because it's too hot and humid.

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