Tirupati is a spiritual city located on the Tirumala Hills and is famous for the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple. The temple is a popular pilgrimage destination in the south. This second-richest temple in the world and other tourist destinations here are increasing the popularity of this city with every passing year.
Best Places to Visit in Tirupati
The Tirupati temple is not the only place to visit in the city. Here are a few suggestions.
Chandragiri Fort
Kapila Theertham Waterfalls
Natural Arch (Silathoranam) - A geo heritage site
Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
Best Time to Visit Tirupati
You can visit Tirupati right after the monsoon and before the summer season.
Major Railway Stations
The Tirupati Central Railway Station is the railway hub in the city. There are a few minor stations that are a few kilometres away, but the central station is the major connection to the city. The minor stations are,
Renigunta Jn (RU)
Sri Kalahasti (KHT)
Koduru (KOU)
Puttur (PUT)
How to Reach Tirupati?
Tirupati is a developing city with all modes of transportation available for passengers.
The Tirupati railway station connects to all southern states, Howrah, Bhubaneshwar, Puri, etc.
Tirupati Airport operates flights from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, etc.
Daily buses are available from neighbouring states to Tirupati.
NH-75 and NH-69 are the main highways to reach Tirupati by road.
Best Ways to Reach Nagpur Railway Station
Nagpur Junction is a major hub that connects trains from different parts of India.
By Bus
The Nagpur bus stand is close to the station. You can reach the bus stand in a few minutes by an autorickshaw.
By Flight
You can take an airport taxi or take the metro to reach the railway station.
By Cab
Cabs are a popular mode of local transportation in Nagpur that will take you to the station.
Best Ways to Reach Tirupati Railway Station
Tirupati railway station is located in Tata Nagar and is easily reachable by a cab or bus.
By Bus
APSRTC operates free bus services from the Tirupati temple to the railway station.
By Flight
The airport is 20 km from the railway station and an airport cab would be the better option to reach here.
By Cab
You can book cabs locally to get to the railway station.
Places to Stay in Tirupati
Tirupati is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists and there are plenty of options for accommodation. Kences Hotel, Golden Tulip, and Ekante Bliss are a few high-end hotels.
Most trains are available weekly on the Nagpur to Tirupati route. Daily trains on this route are very few. You can check these details and the trains through the redRail portal or the mobile app.