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Visiting Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Andhra Pradesh · Foundational shrine c. 9th century CE, expanded through Chola, Vijayanagara and later dynasties · dedicated to Vishnu (as Venkateswara / Balaji)

Getting there

Airport

  • Tirupati Airport, Tirupati 9.8 km
  • Tirupati Domestic Airport, Renigunta 18.9 km

Railway station

  • Tirupati Railway Station, Tirupati 9.9 km
  • Tirupati Station, Tirupati 11.5 km

Bus stand

  • Balaji Bus Stand, Tirumala 0.4 km
  • Sri Balaji Link Bus Stand, Tirupati 7.7 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Brahmotsavam · Vaikunta Ekadasi · Rathasapthami

Where to stay

  • Rambagicha Rest Houses 0.3 km
  • Sri Venkateswara Guest House 0.8 km
  • Hill View Cottage(HVC) 1.1 km
  • Ram Bagicha Rest House 1 0.2 km
  • Vaikuntam Hotels 0.3 km
  • Alwar Tank Guest House 0.3 km

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On the day

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