Tirupati, where 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
