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Chittoor Tourism
Steeped in religion, devotion and architecture, Chittoor is a place
that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

This Guide includes

About Chittoor
Suggested Itinerary
Commuting tips
Top Places To Visit
Hotels
Restaurants
Related Stories

One Day Itinerary

Day 1: Start your day off by savouring scrumptious South Indian

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breakfast. Breakfast cafes or street vendors serve some of the
classic Idli/Vada with tangy Sambhar which is a local breakfast
dish. Post breakfast, take a cab/bus to Horsely Hills, a picturesque
hill station in Chittoor. Sign up for the trek and spend your day
strolling around in parks along with making a trip to the zoo. Have
lunch and take a cab ride to Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary for the
evening. Have some coffee and end your day with the evening
aarti/prayer ceremony in Sri Venkateshwara Temple. Situated at a
height of 853 m, it is a popular holy pilgrimage.

Day 2: Start your second day with a popular Andhra style breakfast
in Hotel Sindhu Towers. Take a stroll outside for some savoury
street food to compliment your breakfast. Take a bus ride from the
nearest bus stop to Nagari Hills. Carry your trekking gear and
clothing as its highest cliff is a popular trek circuit. After the climb,
you can have a supper and head out for a calm evening in the
coastal village of Mogili. Located at a distance of 25 kilometres
from Chittoor, it is famous for Mogileeswara temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The sea winds and a cup of ?kadak chai? is the best
combination to relax and end your trip in this cultural city.

Commuting in Chittoor
Chittoor has good intra city commuting bus services which are
offered by Andhra Pradesh Tourism. There are many cab facilities
which can be booked. In order to visit places like Kailasakonda
waterfalls, it is better to hire a private cab.

Top 10 places to visit in Chittoor

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 1. Horsley Hills

Cost : Free

Nicknamed 'Andhra Ooty', this hill station located near

Madanapalle town, is one of the three hill stations in Andhra
Pradesh. With its peaks kissing the clear blue sky, a panoramic
view of the virgin green cover, sweet chirpings of the birds,
colourful flora on the pathways, this place is surely going to take
your breath away.

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 2. Kailasakonda Waterfalls

Situated in Nagari Valley near Tirupati, Kailasakonda Waterfalls

are beautiful perennial waterfalls with an interesting story behind
them. Legend has it that Lord Kailasanatheshwara performed the
marriage of Lord Venkateshwara Swami and Goddess Padmavati
and later performed penance here.

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 3. Kanipakam Vinayaka temple

Open Time : Entry: 4:00 AM - 9:30 PM,

Darshan: 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost : Entry: Free,
Pujas and Sevas vary from INR 116 to INR 7500 depending on
the type of ritual you wish to perform at the temple

Located in Kanipakam, about 11 km from Chittoor town, this

11th Century temple constructed by the Cholas and later
expanded by the emperors of Vijayanagar dynasty, has a
fascinating legend associated with it.

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 4. Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple

Open Time : Darshan timings vary everyday and are altered to

suit the demand
Needless to say, this world renowned temple is a must visit on a
trip to Chittoor. Located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala, of
the Tirupati hill, this temple houses the most breathtaking idol of
Lord Venkateshwara, and it is said that a look at the idol is sure
to leave one spellbound.

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 5. Market yard-Bangarupalyam and Penumur Mandals and
Damalcheruvu

Known for its juicy, delectable mangoes, Chittoor offers around

58 varieties of the King of Fruits to its customers. The mangoes
are grown in this region and are of export quality. Horde your
bags with the mouth watering mangoes on your way back home

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 6. Shopping in Chittoor

Chittoor is commonly known as the Mango city owing to its

plethora of export quality mangoes

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7. Sri Venkateshwara National Park

Located about 10 km from Tirupati and on the Eastern Ghats,

Venkateshwara National Park and biosphere reserve is a
quintessence of Mother Nature's generosity.

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 8. Srikalahasti Temple

Open Time : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Cost : Entry: Free.
Rahu Kethu Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Puja: INR 300-500 (outer
courtyard), INR 1500-2500 (within temple premises)

Srikalahasti Temple is located in the bustling town of Srikalahasti

which is famous for being the Srikalahasti Mandal Headquarter in
Tirupati Revenue Division. It lies in the Chittoor district in the
south-eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Srikalahasti is
often referred to as the holy city of south-east India as it is
famous for the Srikalahasti Temple which is devoted to Lord
Shiva and is of immense religious importance for Hindus.
Devotees of Lord Shiva from all over the world visit the temple to
offer their prayers and seek blessings. Srikalahasti, thus, is a
well-known tourist destination in India. The elaborate structure of
the temple complex is a breathtaking view right from the
entrance and has intricate carvings of numerous mythological
illustrations that one can explore in the divine surroundings.

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 9. Brahmotsavam

Open Time : 9 days festival during the months of

September/October
Cost : Entry: Free,
Rates for performing sevas vary

Sri Venkateswara Swamivari Brahmotsavam or Srivari

Brahmotsavam is the most important annual festival celebrated
at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala-Tirupati of Chittoor
District in Andhra Pradesh, India. The event is conducted for nine
days during Hindu Calendar month of Asvina which falls in
between the English months september and october.
Brahmotsavam is the annual religious festival of the Tirumala
Venkateshwara temple in Tirupati. Devotees gather by the
millions. Celebrated for nine days in the month of September
every year, this is the most important festival of the town. This is
a cleansing ritual in honour of Lord Brahma.

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 10. Nagalapuram

Nagalapuram is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Chittoor

district and a very well known trekking destination all over the
country. The path here motivate the trekkers at every pitstop with
the most beautiful and heartwarming views of the four waterfalls.

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Restaurants in Chittoor

Abhiruchi Restaurant
Andhra
12:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday closed
With easy accessibility and good food, Abhiruchi Restaurant is a
place to mark in your itinerary.
18/1025, Opp Railway Station, High Road, Chittoor HO, Chittoor

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 Hotel Bhaskara
Andhra
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Hotel Bhaskara is also one of the favorite restaurants of Chittoor
which is known for offering Andhra cuisine.
2-1240, Opp Town Club, Chittoor HO, Chittoor 517001

Top Budget Hotels in Chittoor

8.3 7.5

SriPaadha Inn Kanipakam Hotel Bhaskara

Brahmin Street, Beside Main Temple & 2-1240 Officers lane K.R.Palli Chittoor,
Bus Stop, Kanipakam Road Andhra Pradesh
Starting From ₹ 792 Starting From ₹ 1,800

7.3 7.1

Pujitha Residency Kanipakam Sindhu Towers

Pujitha Residency, Near Kanipakam 18-1025, High Road, Chittoor District,
Temple, Beside Kanipakam Bus Stand, Opposite Railway Station
Kanipakam, Starting From ₹ 999
Starting From ₹ 849

4.2
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Lakshmi Residency Sai Teja Residency
No 10-1015, P H Road, Opp To Railway 3/64, Kanipakam Main Road Beside
Station, Chittoor - 517001, Kanipakam Arch, Kanipakam,
Starting From ₹ 900 Starting From ₹ 595

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