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.
Destinations
Temples, treks and places within reach of the hostel, closest first.
4 places · In and near Tirupathi, up to 20 km · 15–30 km from the hostel
* Distances measured from Nirvana Backpackers, Korramenugunta.
Temples
In Tirupathi
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
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.
Other
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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