One Day Tour Itinerary for Tirupati

  1. 9:00AM: Sri Venkateswara Temple
    10 minutes (2.5 km) drive from Tirupati Railway Station

    The Sri Venkateswara Temple, also known as Tirumala Temple is the most visited divine place in the world and popular for the presence of Lord Sri Venkateswara. This temple is famous for its architecture and hanging pillar that is still a mystery to date. The temple is open from 7 AM to 7 PM. It will take around 2-3hrs to see the temple premises.

  2. 12:00PM: Talakona Waterfalls
    1 hour 20 minutes (60 km) drive from the temple

    Talakona Waterfalls is located in the Sri Venkateswara National Park and is the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh. The view of the lush green forest and the water cascading down from a height of 270ft is a feast to the eyes. This place is known for its trekking and adventure activities. The best time to visit is from July to December, and the timings are from 9 AM to 6 PM.

  3. 2:00PM: Swamy Pushkarini Lake
    40 minutes (20.9 km) drive from Talakona Waterfalls

    Swamy Pushkarini Lake is another famous tourist spot in Tirupati located near the Sri Venkateswara Temple. This lake is considered holy and known for its cleansing powers. Visitors can take a holy dip and offer prayers before visiting the temple. The place is open from 6 AM to 8:30 PM, and the duration of the visit is 30 minutes.

  4. 3:00PM: Regional Science Center
    10 minutes (2.8 km) drive from Swamy Pushkarini Lake

    The Regional Science Center is an ideal place for kids and science enthusiasts. The center is fully air-conditioned and has several exhibits and interactive displays to learn basic scientific concepts. It also has a planetarium that showcases daily shows. The center is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and closed on Mondays.

  5. 5:00PM: Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple
    16 minutes (5.2 km) drive from the science center

    Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, located in the Kapila Teertham waterfall is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated in a serene location and displays ancient inscriptions on its walls. The temple is open from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and the duration of the visit is around 30mins.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sri Venkateswara Temple (2-3hrs, FREE)
  • Talakona Waterfalls (2-3hrs, INR 50 per person)
  • Swamy Pushkarini Lake (30mins, FREE)
  • Regional Science Center (1hr, INR 30 per person)
  • Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple (30mins, FREE)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 80 per person

Useful Tips

If you want to add more places, you can include ISKCON Tirupati, Rock Garden, Chandragiri Fort, and Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple. If you have less time, you can skip visiting the science center and Kapileswara Swamy Temple. While visiting these places, make sure to carry enough water and snacks as the climate in Tirupati is hot and humid. Wear comfortable clothes as there involves some amount of walking while visiting these places.

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