Climb or drive high up to Tirumala, nestling among the
seven hills in the Eastern Ghats.
Catch the exquisitely carved
gold gopuram of the Lord Venkateswara Temple, glinting in the sun. the
Trimala shrine is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture. This ancient
temple has also found a mention in various Sastras and Puranas.
That's
not all. There are other famous shrines in Tirupati town - Govindarajaswamy,
Kodanda Ramaswamy, Tiruchanur (Goddess Padmavathi), Kapila Theertham (Lord
Shiva) and Srinivasa Managapuram (Sri Venkateswara).
Chandragiri:
After temple bells and shrines, visit the Chandragiri Fort built on a
huge rock about 56 mts high. Discover the remains of palaces and temples.
Relieve the lives of the Vijayanagar Royal Families in the Raja
and Rani Mahal.
Coming up shortly, is an exciting sound and light
show which will add a perfect touch to your evening!
Kailasanatha
Kana: Don't miss the lovely Kailasanatha Kona natural
waterfall in the valley of Nagari Hill near Puttur. It is believed that a
batch at this mineral rich waterfall, has curative effects.
Horsley
Hills: Looking for a quiet end to your holiday? Stop by at
Horsley Hills, located at an altitude of 1265 mts. The delightfully cool
hills are named after W.D. Horsley - a one time collector of Cuddapah
District, who chose this spot as his summer residence.
Groves of
teak, red sanders, eucalyptus, gulmohar, and enchant you.
Sri
Kalahasti: There's nothing like a good story to add flavour
to your tour. Close to Tirupati, is the sacred shrine of Vayu the wind God
at Kalahasti town. There's a legend that the Linga here was worshipped by a
spider (Sri), a snake (Kala) and an elephant (Hasti). And that's how Sri
Kalahasti got its name.
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