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Tirupati, the holy city is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, in Chittoor district. Known as the house of the Hindu god 'Sri Venkateshwara', Tirupati is famous for the Venkateswara temple in the hallowed Tirumala hills at an elevation of 860m. One of the most important pilgrimage centers in India the temple draws millions of pilgrims and is believed to be the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world. Tirupati city itself has several temples and is famous for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols.
Tirupati Overview
- Total Area of Tirupati is 476.66 sq.kms
- It is located in Andhra Pradesh
- Std code of Tirupati 0877
- Population of Tirupati is 227657(app.)
- Literacy in Tirupati is 80%
- Piligrims can visit Tirupati through out the year
- Temperature in Tirupati (Summer - Max:43, Min:22 and Winter - Max:32, Min:14)
- Climate - Tirupati experiences Tropical climate and is usually hot round the year. But on the Tirumala hills it is quite cool in winters
How to reach to Tirupati
Air:
Tirupati airport is 15km from the city. Flights to Tirupati are available from Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Vijay Wada.
Antharyami will provide cab from the airport.
Rail:
Tirupati railway station is in the centre of the city. Good rail links with Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad etc. There are trains via Renigunta (13km from Tirupati) or Gudur nearby. From Renigunta / Gudur one can reach Tirupati by train, bus, or taxi.
Antharyami will provide cab from any place in the city
Bus:
APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation) buses run from all the important places in the south and between Tirupati and Tirumala. TTD also runs buses between Tirupati and Tirumala. There are two bus stations. Only TTD buses are allowed to tirumala.
Antharyami will provide transportation facility to tirumala.
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