Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

The Venkateshwara Temple at Tirumala hills is one of the world famous & the world's second richest Temple & the most visited place of worship in the world. Located in Chittor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, its around 260 km from Bengaluru, 175 km from Chennai & around 595 km from Hyderabad.

Darshana at Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple:
Since it'll be very crowded, its better to go early in the morning say around 4:00 AM, only then you can finish the darshana before 9 AM. Special entry fees is 300 Rs. One can take the steps/people walk way to reach Tirumala from Tirupati akso. It generally takes 2-4 hrs depending on your speed & coverage.

Getting There:
Tirupati to Tirumala is around 21 km
From Bengaluru: Its around 260 km
Route: Bengaluru --NH4--> Kolar --NH4--> Mulbagal --NH4--> Chittor --> Tirupati --> Tirumala

From Chennai: Its around 175 km
Route: Chennai --NH205--> Thiruthani --NH205--> Puttur --NH205--> Tirupati --> Tirumala

From Hyderabad: Its around 595 km
Route: Hyderabad --NH7--> Mahbubnagar --NH7--> Kurnool --NH18--> Nandyal --NH18--> Kadapa --NH18--> Kavalipalli --NH205--> Tirupati --> Tirumala

Places of Interest near Tirupati:

* Srikalahasti Temple (Around 35 km) : Lord Shiva Temple