Nearby Attractions
Kapila Theertham
Kapila Theertham is a sacred Shiva temple and scenic waterfall located at the foot of the Sheshadri Hills in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, known for its association with Sage Kapila. It is one of the 108 holy springs in Tirumala, featuring a ~100ft, monsoon-fed waterfall cascading into a holy temple pond (temple tank).
Thiruchanur Padmavati Temple
Padmavati Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Padmavati (Alamelu Mangamma or Alarmel Mangai), the consort of Venkanna. The temple is situated in Tiruchanur (also known as Alamelu Mangapuram or Alarmel Mangaipuram area) of Tirupati city in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and follows the pancharatra agama and vadakalai traditions.
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams), Tirumala, located in Andhra Pradesh, India, is home to the revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple situated on the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills (Sapthagiri). As the world's richest pilgrimage site, it attracts millions of devotees to witness the self-manifested (Swayambhu) black idol of Lord Venkateswara, an avatar of Vishnu.
Srinivasa Mangapuram
Srinivasa Mangapuram, located about 12-15 km from Tirupati, is home to the ancient Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, managed by TTD. It is believed that Lord Venkateswara resided here with Padmavathi Devi after their marriage, making it a significant site for newlyweds.
Srivari Mettu
Srivari Mettu is a 2.1 km, 2,388-step ancient trekking path from Srinivasa Mangapuram to Tirumala, offering a shorter and faster alternative to the Alipiri Footpath route. It is known for its steep ascent, lush scenery, and specialized Divya Darshan tokens for walkers, providing a spiritual journey that typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours.
Before starting the trek at Srivari Mettu, pilgrims must collect Divya Darshan tokens in Tirupati. These tokens are scanned at around the 2000th step during the climb.
Appalayagunta Temple
The Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Appalayagunta, located about 16 km from Tirupati, is an ancient 13th-century shrine dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Unlike the Tirumala idol, the deity here stands in Abhaya Hasta (blessing pose). It is believed to be the place where Lord Venkateswara rested after marrying Goddess Padmavathi.