🛕 In & Around Tirupati City (0–10 km)
| Place | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Sri Kapila Teertham | Ancient Shiva temple with a natural waterfall and Kapila Lingam. |
| Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple | Historic Vaishnavite temple in the heart of Tirupati. |
| Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple (Tiruchanur) | Dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi (consort of Lord Venkateswara). |
| Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple | Beautiful temple of Lord Rama, Sita & Lakshmana. |
| Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Srinivasa Mangapuram) | Believed to bless newly married couples. |
| ISKCON Tirupati | Peaceful Hare Krishna temple with bhajans & prasadam. |
🌳 Hill Temples & Sacred Spots (10–30 km)
| Place | Distance | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirumala) | – | The world-famous Balaji temple, 7 hills. |
| Papavinasam & Akasha Ganga | – | Natural springs, sacred bath to cleanse sins. |
| Japali Teertham | – | Lord Hanuman temple inside dense forest. |
| Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Karvetinagaram | – | Ancient Krishna temple, serene surroundings. |
| Chandragiri Fort & Raja Mahal | – | Historical site with small temples nearby. |
🌄 Within ~50 km
| Place | Distance | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Kalahasteeswara Swamy Temple (Srikalahasti) | 36 km | Famous Shiva temple for Rahu–Ketu pooja. |
| Talakona Waterfalls & Siddeshwara Swamy Temple | 50 km | Scenic trek + Shiva temple. |
| Agastya Swamy Temple (Cherlopalli) | – | Ancient sage Agastya’s shrine. |
| Appalayagunta Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy | 16 km | Peaceful Balaji temple in lush greenery. |
🕉️ Within ~100 km (Day Trip Options)
| Place | Distance | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple | 70 km | Self-manifested Ganesha idol. |
| Nagalapuram Sri Vedanarayana Swamy | 65 km | Vishnu temple with fish-eye sun rays phenomenon. |
| Vellore Golden Temple (Sripuram) | 95 km | Magnificent Mahalakshmi temple with gold-plated sanctum. |
| Narasimha Swamy Temple (Ahobilam – lower) | 95 km | For Narasimha devotees; longer drive. |
📝 Travel Tips
- Darshan Booking: For Tirumala Balaji, book Special Entry Darshan or Sarva Darshan slots in advance on the TTD website.
- Dress Code: Traditional attire is preferred in almost all temples.
- Best Season: October to March for pleasant weather; monsoon for waterfalls like Talakona.
- Transport: APSRTC runs regular buses; private cabs are easy to hire from Tirupati city.
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