Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
about 3 km, 10 min
The temple Tirupati town grew up around, consecrated by Ramanujacharya in 1130 CE.
Destinations
Temples, treks and places within reach of the hostel, closest first.
17 places · In and near Tirupathi, up to 20 km
* Distances measured from Nirvana Backpackers, Korramenugunta.
Temples
In Tirupathi
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
about 4 km, 10–15 min
Temple of Goddess Padmavathi, consort of Lord Venkateswara. Tradition says to visit her before going up to Tirumala.
Kapila Theertham
about 6–7 km, 20–25 min
A Shiva temple with a waterfall and temple tank at the base of the Tirumala hills. Best after the monsoon.
ISKCON Sri Radha Govinda Temple
about 7 km, 20 min
A modern Radha-Krishna temple near Alipiri blending North and South Indian styles across three floors.
Sri Brahmeshwar Parshwanath Jain Temple
roughly 6–10 km
A white Makrana-marble Jain temple, consecrated in 2018, with all 24 Tirthankaras enshrined.
Vakula Mata Temple
about 8 km
Hilltop shrine of Vakula Devi, the Lord's foster mother, rebuilt by TTD and reopened in 2022.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
about 8 km, 20 min
A hilltop Murugan temple with calm surroundings and sunset views over Tirupati and the Tirumala hills.
Sri Varahi Ammavari Temple – Sri Sakthi Peetam
about 13 km, 30 min
A Shakta temple on the banks of Rayala Cheruvu lake, at the foot of the Tirumala hills.
Kalyana Venkateswara Temple
about 14 km, 30 min
Where, legend says, the newlywed Lord and Padmavathi stayed for six months; an ASI-protected monument.
Prasanna Venkateswara Temple
about 18 km, 35–40 min
A 1232 CE temple where Venkateswara's right hand is raised in blessing, unlike other Venkateswara shrines.
Parasurameswara Temple
about 20 km, 40 min
Home to one of the oldest Shiva lingams in the world, in a quiet Eastern Ghats village.
Treks
Alipiri
about 7 km, 20 min
Start of the main footpath to Tirumala: 3,550 covered steps with four gopurams along the way.
Srivari Mettu (Srivari Footstep Route)
about 15 km to the start
The older, shorter footpath to Tirumala: about 2,388 steps, with free darshan tokens for walkers.
Lakes & Falls
Lakes
Rayala Cheruvu
about 13 km, 30 min
A large historic lake dug by Sri Krishnadevaraya, for lakeside sunsets and birdwatching.
Other
Regional Science Centre
in town
Hands-on science galleries and a small park, an easy indoor break on a hot afternoon.
S.V. Zoological Park
about 12 km, 25–30 min
One of the largest zoos in Asia, with lions, white tigers, elephants and a safari, at the foot of the Seshachalam hills.
Chandragiri Fort
about 15 km, 30 min
The Vijayanagara fort where Krishnadevaraya stayed, with the Raja Mahal museum, Rani Mahal and hilltop walls.
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