Places Of Interest

PLACES OF INTEREST IN & AROUND TIRUMALA

Place to visit Description

1.Swami Pushkarani : This tank, adjacent to the temple, is highly sacred.Pilgrims take a bath here before entering the temple.
2.Akasa Ganga: This is a waterfall about 3 kms to the north of the temple.
3.Papavinasanam : This is about 5 kms to the north of the temple.
4.Vaikuntha Tirtham: Is at a distance of about 3 kms north-east of the temple.
5.Tumburu Tirtham: Is about 16 kms north of the temple.
6.Geological Arch: This rare geological formation is situated at 1 km north of the temple.
7.Lepakshi Emporium: An ideal place for purchasing attractive handicrafts at moderate prices.This is situated near Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Central Reception Office.
8.T.T.D Gardens: The Devasthanams maintain beautiful ornamental gardens with rare species of plants and trees.
9.Asthana Mandapam: (Sadas Hall) This is the venue for the devotional programs like discourses, music concerts, harikathas and bhajans conducted under the auspices of Dharma Prachara Parishat.