Best places to visit in Tirupati

One of the oldest cities in Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is popular the world over for its temples and grand architecture. If you are someone who wants to visit spiritual and religious destinations, then Tirupati should definitely make it to your bucket list. It’s a lovely city with a slow pace of life and is the best if you want to explore the history, culture and heritage of ancient India. The old-world temples are famous among people and religion enthusiasts make it a point to visit Tirupati at lest once in their lifetime. Lots of hotels in Tirupati offer the best in comfort and luxury, so you don’t have to worry about accommodation in Tirupati. Check out these 5 places you must visit on your trip to the city of temples!

Sri Venkateswara temple

This temple is situated on the seventh hill of Tirumala Peak. Sri Venkateswara temple has the most visited shrine in the world, after the Vatican. Not just that, it is also the richest temple in the world!

TTD Gardens

Located adjacent to the main temple, TTD Gardens have a magnificent variety of flowers. The colours and the fragrance emanating from the flowers is just out of this world making this garden a great place for photo-ops!

Srikalahasti

Situated on the banks of the Swarnamukhi River, Srikalahasti is one of the most visited spot by pilgrims. The Shiva Linga is worshipped here and it is said that only one oil lamp in the sanctum flickers while all the others remain motionless. 

Kanipakam

The Ganesha idol at Kanipakam is believed to grow in size, making this place very fascinating. The 11th century temple was built by a Chola king and then further developed in the 14th century by kings of the Vijayanagar empire. 

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Talakona Waterfall

The highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh, Talakona falls from a height of 270 ft. Located inside a forested area, Talakona is a lovely waterfall that has clean and chilly water. If you’re a nature-lover, this spot is perfect for a nice day out. 

There are quite a few hotels in Tirupati situated around major tourist attractions. Check out Travelguru and book a stay in one of the charming Tirupati hotels right away!

Take a trip to spectacular Surat!

The port city of Surat is a great escape from the daily grind and affords a lot of comforts and luxuries. This well-planned city is a one of the cleanest and prettiest cities in India, and as such makes for an excellent holiday destination. You can take in all the culture and heritage of Gujarat as you want here, and the delicious cuisine is a cherry on the cake! Located on the banks of the Tapti River, Surat is ranked as the 4th fastest developing city by a global study. Here’s a list of places to visit while you’re in Surat:

Surat castle: Planned and built between 1540 and 1546, the Surat castle is one of Surat’s most important monuments. Lots of Surat hotels are situated around this area so check them out for ease of travel.

Mughal Sarai: Mughal Sarai is one of the most ancient monuments of Surat and is today used as an office complex by the Surat Municipal Corporation. Built in 1644 A.D. by Emperor Shah Jahan, Mughal Sarai is still in a good state of preservation.

Chintanamani Jain Temple: This Jain temple was constructed during the time of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1699 A.D. This temple not only has religious importance but is also an excellent example of wooden craftsmanship.

Diamond market: Surat needs no introduction as being a textile and diamond hub. It is also known as the diamond capital of the world. In fact, 92% of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in Surat!

Sardar Patel Museum: If you are a culture and history enthusiast, a visit to the Sardar Patel Museum is a must-do. This museum has a grand collection of over 10,000 specimens of arts and crafts. Lots of hotels in Surat are located nearby so take a pick!