TIRUPATI: Top Attractions │How to Reach Tirupati │Best Time to Visit Tirupati
How to Reach Tirupati by Flights:
The closest airport, Tirupati Airport (TIR), is about 13 km from the town’s core. The distance to the Tirumala shrine is 45 kilometers. All major cities have regular flights, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Goa, and others. From here, there are no flights abroad.
You can take a taxi from the airport to any location within the city. The travel takes 15 to 20 minutes and costs between 600 and 700 depending on the taxi. From the airport, pre-paid and Ola cabs are both available. You will have to pay $1,500 for a taxi to take you from the airport to the shrine in Tirumala.
Buses are departing from the airport as well. To get to the Tirupati Bus station in the city, you can board a conventional bus for 45 rupees. The 93-rupee direct deluxe state bus travels directly to Tirumala at 8.30 am, 10 am, 3.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 7.30 pm, and 8.45 pm. At 2:30 pm, a super-luxury bus also travels; the ticket costs 103. Ask for directions to the airport bus station. Take a taxi if you need to get somewhere quickly.
How to Reach Tirupati by Bus:
Regular buses leave nearby cities like Chennai and Bangalore multiple times throughout the day. It takes about 3.5 hours from Chennai to get there, while it takes about 5 hours from Bangalore. You can board a bus at the state bus station right away or reserve a seat online. State buses cost much less than private ones, but you might have to forgo comfort.
Book your tickets via the Andhra Pradesh State Bus website, apart online.in, if you are coming from Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu. If you are coming from Bangalore or Karnataka, check out the schedule and reserve a seat on a state bus at ksrtc. In. You can also visit redbus. in to purchase your tickets if you need a private bus from any other area. Keep in mind that the boarding locations for private buses differ from those for public transportation. Typically, the stop is specified in the ticket.
How to Reach Tirupati by Train:
The railway is the most cost-effective choice for long-distance travelers. Additionally, it is the most enjoyable choice, especially traveling with friends. Numerous trains travel to Tirupati from all over the nation.
On the official railway website, etc.co.in, you can purchase tickets and check the status of trains (the station code is TPTY). Since there is typically strong demand, you should reserve your seats far in advance. Consider traveling to Chennai and then changing to a local train or bus to Tirupati if there are no direct trains available to Tirupati.
Twenty-two kilometers separate the railway station from the main shrine and Tirumala. For the trip, you can hire a cab or a local car. Buses cost about 100 yen to the main shrine and are much more affordable. They are located directly across from the train station. Additionally, frequent free buses, known as “dharmaradham,” travel straight from the train station to Tirumala and Alpari (foothills for those you want to climb via stairs).
Top places to see in Tirupati
- Temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy
- Temple of Sri Govindaraja Swamy
- Mandapam Srivari Padala
- Temple of Sri Padmavathi Amma
- Temple of Sri Kapliswaraswamy
- Temple of Srikalahasti
- National Park of Sri Venkateswara
- Forest Park
- waterfalls in Talakona
- Theertham Akasaganga
- Silathoranam TTD Gardens
- Dam at Papavinasanam
- Srivari Museum
- Chandragiri
Best time to visit Tirupati
Tirupati experiences hot summers and pleasant winters due to its tropical environment. Since Tirupati-Tirumala is a well-known pilgrimage site, the town is frequently congested. To move around quickly and tour the city, you could choose a season that is cool for a visit and is also less crowded.
The best months to visit Tirupati would probably be June through October and December through February because of the perfect weather conditions.
Summer season (March to May).
Tirupati experiences extremely hot and muggy summers, but the town also becomes bustling as pilgrims make their way to the Tirumala Hills. TTD claims that more than 50,000 pilgrims wait in line for darshan at Tirumala every day during the summer break, despite the oppressive heat. The peak summer temperature is around 46 °C, and it doesn’t seem like a popular tourist season.
Monsoon Season (June to October):
Although the southwest monsoon showers are sporadic and rainy, they provide a pleasant respite from the summer heat. For the yearly Brahmotsavam festival, which is held in September, Tirupati attracts a sizable floating population.
In the areas surrounding Tirupati, everyday life may occasionally be disrupted. Although November and December are off-peak travel months, pack an umbrella and raincoat just in case.
Winter Season (November - February)
Tirupati in the winter (November to February). Conditions And The Ideal Time To Visit Tirupati Image from nativeplanet.com
Heavy thundershowers with a possible cyclonic storm occur in November, but by December, they typically stop. By this point, the weather has turned chilly and transparent, making it ideal for a visit. There are so many locations to see in and around Tirupati, and the best time to travel without difficulty is in the winter. When the temperature drops to around 15°C, it would be wise to have a sweater on hand.
Winter is the finest season to visit the waterfalls around Tirupati. The Falls are stunning, with waters nourished by the monsoon season.
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