Tirumala – Sri Venkateswara Temple
about 25 km, 1 hour
One of the world's most visited and richest religious sites, on the seven hills above Tirupati.
Destinations
Temples, treks and places within reach of the hostel, closest first.
7 places · Up on the Tirumala hills, 25–30 km
* Distances measured from Nirvana Backpackers, Korramenugunta.
Temples
On Tirumala
Chakra Theertham
about 26 km
One of the sacred theerthams of Tirumala, with shrines to Lakshmi, Narasimha and the Sudarshana Chakra.
Srivari Padalu
about 27 km
The spot where, legend says, the Lord first set foot on coming down from Vaikuntha, on Narayanagiri hill.
Akasa Ganga
about 28 km
A sacred waterfall whose water is still used in the Lord's daily service at Tirumala.
Japali Theertham
about 30 km
A quiet Hanuman shrine and sacred pond deep in the forest, away from the Tirumala crowds.
Papavinasanam
about 30 km
"Destroyer of sins": a sacred waterfall where pilgrims bathe, at the end of a scenic forest drive.
Lakes & Falls
Falls
Akasa Ganga
about 28 km
A sacred waterfall whose water is still used in the Lord's daily service at Tirumala.
Papavinasanam
about 30 km
"Destroyer of sins": a sacred waterfall where pilgrims bathe, at the end of a scenic forest drive.
Other
Silathoranam
about 26 km
A natural quartzite rock arch believed to be about 1.5 billion years old, shaped like a temple gateway.
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