| Located atop a hill in the South Indian State of Andhra | | | | Almighty! |
| Pradesh, Tirupati is a temple town and is the holy | | | | Tirupati can be easily reached by air, road or rail. The |
| abode of Lord Venkateswara. The temple receives | | | | nearest airport is at Renigunta, 20 km away from |
| devotees from all around the world. People throng the | | | | Tirupati. A railway station is located in the town itself |
| temple premises just to have a glimpse of the deity. | | | | and buses ply to and from this place regularly. Cheap |
| Another interesting fact about Tirupati is that it is | | | | food which is hygienic and delicious is available |
| touted as the richest temple in the whole world! You | | | | everywhere. Many dignitaries visit the temple very |
| may wonder why? Every day the offerings at the | | | | often to obtain God's blessing and pour in their |
| temple amount to the tune of millions! Now you may | | | | offerings. Another interesting aspect about Tirupati is |
| be saying to yourself, ‘WOW'! It is one of the most | | | | its rich history. It was once part of the Tamil Kingdom |
| sought after pilgrimage centers in India. | | | | later came under the territory of Andhra Pradesh. |
| Tirupati is known for its ‘laddu', a sweet concoction | | | | Another incredible fact about Tirupati is, every day |
| of ground wheat mixed with jaggery. It is given as | | | | around 150,000 laddus are made at the temple for |
| ‘prasadam' at the temple to all the devotees. The | | | | serving the devotees! Accommodation is not an issue |
| temple authorities also do charity work like building | | | | over here. The temple itself offers free |
| hospitals, providing food to the poor daily and much | | | | accommodation at its dharmasalas. Apart from that, |
| more. Apart from the temples, there are other spots | | | | there many star hotels in and around the town which |
| too for the tourists to visit. The Chandragiri Fort, | | | | are well built and equipped with the best of facilities |
| Srikalahasti temple and the Thalakona are some of the | | | | catering to international guests. The people over here |
| famous spots in and around Tirupati. An interesting | | | | are very warm and gentle. The temple authorities |
| fact about Tirupati is, since the temple is situated atop | | | | have done many good deeds to the town and |
| a hill, devotees start walking from the base up to the | | | | poverty is a little known thing at this place. It is a calm |
| hill; a sign of devoutness they show towards the | | | | and peaceful place to spend your vacations. |