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.
Destinations
Temples, treks and places within reach of the hostel, closest first.
11 places · In and near Tirupathi, up to 20 km · 5–15 km from the hostel
* Distances measured from Nirvana Backpackers, Korramenugunta.
Temples
In Tirupathi
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.
Treks
Alipiri
about 7 km, 20 min
Start of the main footpath to Tirumala: 3,550 covered steps with four gopurams along the way.
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.
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