Tirupati

Tirupati, the holy city is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, in Chittoor district. Known as the abode of the Hindu god ‘Venkateshwara’, Tirupati is famous for the Venkateswara temple in the sacred Tirumala hills at an elevation of 860m. The abode of the ‘Kaliyuga’ deity Lord Venkateswara popularly known as Balaji, Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination divine and this feeling grows on one as one goes round the various temples and spots of natural beauty surrounding this major town.

In fact, the government has proposed to give special status to the town on the lines of the Vatican. Lying at the southern tip of the Eastern ghats in Andhra Pradesh, the district has a number of perennial water falls and vast forest cover. Around 700 kms from Hyderabad, Tirupati is situated amidst the lush green Eastern Ghats in Chittoor district. 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 town itself, has several temples and is famous for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols.

Area : 476.66 Sq.Kms.
Population : 227657 (2001cen.)
Season : Throughtout the year
Temperature:
Summer : 42 to 45°C
Winter : 15 to 18°C
State : Andhra Pradesh
Literacy : 80%