Tirumala Tirupati Balaji
Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on the seven hills of Tirumala, one of the most visited shrines in the world. Pilgrims stay in Tirupati or Tirumala; many climb the hill on foot by the Alipiri or Srivari Mettu footpaths.
Plan this pilgrimage (2 days)Official booking site ↗
Best time to go
September to February is cooler. Weekends, summer holidays and festival days bring the longest queues.
Festivals (expect crowds)
- Brahmotsavam (September–October)
- Vaikunta Ekadasi (December–January)
- Rathasapthami
Darshan & practical tips
- Book special-entry darshan, sevas and rooms online well ahead on the TTD site.
- A traditional dress code applies for darshan.
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside — use the cloak rooms.
- Add Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple at Tiruchanur, Srikalahasti and Kanipakam for a fuller circuit.
Timings, dress codes and booking rules change — confirm on the official temple or trust site before you travel.
How to reach Tirupati
- Train: Tirupati Main (TPTY) — 12 km · Chandragiri (CGI) — 11 km · Tirupati West Halt (TPW) — 11 km
- Air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR) — 27 km · Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 147 km
- Road: Chittoor ~73 km · Vellore ~110 km · Kadapa ~130 km · Nellore ~136 km · Chennai ~150 km
Suggested 2-day plan
- Day 1: Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) → Silathoranam Garden → Shrivari Paadaalu
- Day 2: Sri Japaali Anjaneyaswamy Mandiram → Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple → Padmavathi Temple Garden
Make it my trip — add stays, trains and tripmates
Temples near Tirupati
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) · temple · Tirupati · ~0 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Shri Varaha Swamy Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~0 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shrivari Paadaalu · temple · Tirupati · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Japaali Anjaneyaswamy Mandiram · temple · Tirupati · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~3 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Papavinasanam Theertham · temple · Tirupati · ~5 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Prasanna Anjaneya swami Mandir, 7th mile Tirumala Tirupati · temple · Tirupati · ~6 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~10 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kapila Tirtham · temple · Tirupati · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple | Tirupati · temple · Tirupati · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Vakulamatha Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma Devasthanam · temple · Tirupati · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~17 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Padmavathi Temple Garden · temple · Tirupati · ~18 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~27 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Parashurameshwara Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~33 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Srikalahasti Temple · temple · Tirupati · ~48 km · Very popular · Must-see
Other places to see nearby
- Silathoranam Garden · sanctuary · Tirupati · ~1 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Divyaramam Park · park · Tirupati · ~10 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Jungle Book Water Falls · waterfall · Tirupati · ~10 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kalyani Dam · lake · Tirupati · ~11 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Prakasam Park · park · Tirupati · ~12 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Chandragiri Fort · fort · Tirupati · ~15 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Talakona Waterfalls · waterfall · Annamayya · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kailasa Kona falls · waterfall · Tirupati · ~56 km · Must-see
- Ubbalamadugu Waterfalls · waterfall · Tirupati · ~68 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Tada Waterfalls · waterfall · Tirupati · ~68 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Gandhi Statue · fort · Chittoor · ~73 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Jnana Mandiram · museum · Tirupati · ~0 km · Well liked
- Rock Garden. · viewpoint · Tirupati · ~1 km · Well liked
- Gogarbam Dam · lake · Tirupati · ~1 km · Well liked
- Gogarbham Dam Park · lake · Tirupati · ~1 km · Well liked
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Tirumala Tirupati Balaji?
September to February is cooler. Weekends, summer holidays and festival days bring the longest queues.
How do I reach Tirupati?
By train: Tirupati Main (TPTY), 12 km; Chandragiri (CGI), 11 km; Tirupati West Halt (TPW), 11 km. By air: Tirupati (TIR), 27 km; Chennai (MAA), 147 km. By road from Chittoor (~73 km), Vellore (~110 km), Kadapa (~130 km).
How many days do I need for Tirumala Tirupati Balaji?
Plan 2 days to include darshan and the main places nearby; add a day around festivals and weekends.
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