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.
5 places · Up on the Tirumala hills, 25–30 km · 15–30 km from the hostel
* 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.
Lakes & Falls
Falls
Akasa Ganga
about 28 km
A sacred waterfall whose water is still used in the Lord's daily service at Tirumala.
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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