Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Pakala

Pakala is a town in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India, home to about 24,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 44 temples, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 waterfalls and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple (26 km), Ardhagiri Anjaneya Swamy Temple/Aragonda Anjaneyaswamy (31 km) and Chandragiri Fort (32 km).

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Pakala, Andhra Pradesh
Pakala, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pakala at a glance

Location
Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Population
about 24,680
Coordinates
13.4490° N, 79.1149° E
Places within 50 km
89 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Chittoor, 32 km
Railway station
Pakala Jn (PAK), 1 km
Airport
Tirupati International Airport (TIR), 63 km

Top places to visit near Pakala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pakala: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Pakala

99 temples within 100 km of Pakala. The closest is Padmavathi Ammavari Temple (2 km); the best-known is Ardhagiri Anjaneya Swamy Temple/Aragonda Anjaneyaswamy (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pakala

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pakala. The closest is Gundla Palle Lake (11 km); the best-known is Kalyani Dam (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Pakala

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Pakala. The closest is Naravari Palli Waterfalls (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pakala

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pakala. The closest is Trivāla Konda (4 km); the best-known is Puligundu Rock Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pakala

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pakala. The closest is Deer Park (34 km); the best-known is Silathoranam Garden (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Pakala

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pakala. The closest is Chandragiri Fort (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Pakala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 149 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pakala
  2. 31 km Ardhagiri Anjaneya Swamy Temple/Aragonda Anjaneyaswamy · temple, Chittoor
  3. 11 km Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple · temple, Chittoor
  4. 56 km Chandragiri Fort · fort, Tirupati
  5. 5 km Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple · temple, Tirupati
  6. 10 km Kalyani Dam · dam, Tirupati
  7. 36 km Back to Pakala

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How to reach Pakala

  • By train: Pakala Jn (PAK) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), Tirupati — about 63 km by road
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 156 km by road
  • By road from Chittoor: about 32 km · directions
  • By road from Tirupati: about 48 km · directions
  • By road from Vellore: about 74 km · directions

All places near Pakala by distance

Within 15 km of Pakala

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pakala by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4499Padmavathi Ammavari Temple (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs925Gundla Palle Lake (11 km)
Waterfalls724Naravari Palli Waterfalls (21 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1118Trivāla Konda (4 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens517Deer Park (34 km)
Forts & heritage213Chandragiri Fort (32 km)
Museums35Archaeological Museum (32 km)
Mosques & dargahs34Irala Mosque (20 km)
Parks23Divyaramam Park (50 km)
Churches23Olcott Memorial Church (15 km)
Caves02Panchapandavar Ancient Jain Hill and Caves (84 km)
Jain sites11Sri Brahmeshwar Parswanath Swarna Jain Mandir (42 km)
Treks01Mamandur Forest Trekking (65 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Balarajupalli River (95 km)

Pakala: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pakala?

Ardhagiri Anjaneya Swamy Temple/Aragonda Anjaneyaswamy (temple, about 31 km), Chandragiri Fort (fort, about 32 km), Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple (temple, about 37 km), Kalyani Dam (dam, about 36 km), Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple (temple, about 26 km), Sri Vakulamatha Temple (temple, about 40 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pakala?

89 places on Spotwander: 44 temples, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 waterfalls, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Pakala?

Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, about 2 km by road; Sri Venkateswara Temple (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pakala?

Gundla Palle Lake, about 11 km by road; Ravanppagaripalli Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Pakala?

Naravari Palli Waterfalls, about 21 km by road; Irala Jilledubugga Waterfalls (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pakala?

Start in Pakala, visit Ardhagiri Anjaneya Swamy Temple/Aragonda Anjaneyaswamy, then Sri Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, then Chandragiri Fort, then Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, then Kalyani Dam, and drive back — about 149 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pakala?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Pakala?

By train: Pakala Jn (PAK), about 1 km away. By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 63 km by road. By road: 32 km from Chittoor.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pakala’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pakala on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.