Regarded as the spiritual capital of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is a city located in the district of Chittoor. Every year, the city attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims towards its sacred shrines and majestic temples. Devotees usually wait for the spring and winters to pay obedience to the shrines of the Balaji and the Lord Varahaswami. The upper area of Tirupati, known as Tirumala, was an abode of Lord Varahaswami and Lord Sri Venkateswara. The devotees created magnificent entrances with wonderful temples and shrines of the lords at the Tirumala. Temples like the Tirumala Temple, Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, and the ISKCON Temple are some of the sacred sites that pilgrims never miss while they are in Tirumala. Most of these temples are erected by the followers of Vaishnavism. The best month to feel the sacred atmosphere along with participating in the famous Brahmotsav at Tirupati is September. You should book a Tirupati package either during September or during the months of November to February.
Amidst the other temples of Tirupati, the Tirumala hill shrine nestled on the sublime hill ranges of the Seshachalam occupies the prime place in the architectural marvels of India. Pilgrims from across the world book Tirupati holiday travel packages to explore every nooks and cranny of this shrine and enlighten themselves about the mythology of India. If you are visiting the majestic Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple, then do not miss the delicious laddoo Prashad which is distributed as prasadam after the aarti. After the Balaji darshan, you can also visit some nearby attractions like Sahaja Sila Thoranam Rock Garden, Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, or the Talakona waterfall for spending a memorable time with your family or friends. While booking a tour package to Tirupati, include all these destinations in your itineraries.
After offering the prayers to the deities and enjoying your walking trails, you can browse through the local markets that are set up in the complexes around Tirupati. Most visitors purchase the hand-made idols of the deities and woolen clothes & toys. Women can purchase hand-woven dresses and clay bangles from these markets. While browsing through the nearby markets of the Tirumala Temple, you will find the locales selling beautiful idols of the Balaji while chanting the mantras non-stop. You can purchase the Balaji murti from them for your folks at home.
Tirupati is well-connected to the major states of India via air, rail, and road. There are daily flights to Tirupati from various states of India. You have to de-board at the Tirupati airport if you are traveling via plane. The other best mode of transportation to Tirupati is the Indian railways. The Tirupati Main, Renigunta Junction, and Anantarajupet are some of the nearby railway stations of Tirupati. From there, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to your hotel or directly to the famous Tirumala temple. If you are good at navigating the unfamiliar roads, then including car hiring in your Tirupati holiday package would be a great idea. You should ensure that your Tirupati tour package includes all the essential itineraries for the trip, from car hiring to ticket booking to hotel reservations.
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