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Pre-historic Life Park : Spread over an area of 2.5 acres and locate d near Alipiri Gate, this Unique Park has been conceived and developed by the Regional Science Centre, a unit of the National Council fo Science Museums. This contains replicas of creatures like Giant Dragon Flies, Land Scorpions, reptiles like dinosaurs, Archaeopetrux bird, the Lemur, a primitive mammal, and many other animals and creatures that live some 250 to 500 millios of year ago. Entry fee Rs. 5 per head/- Rs. 2 for per head for organized School Groups. Open on a ll days from 10 am to 6 pm .

Sri Venkateswara Sanctuary : Spread over 500 acres, this wildlife sanctuary and national park has a number of species of flora and fauna and provided and ideal leisure spot.

Chandragiri  : The Vijayanagar empire contributed vastly to Telugu culture, art and literature. The last capital of the Vijayanagar Kings was Chandagiri on the banks of the River Swarnamukhi  Chittoor district, Ruins Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal palaces that have been giver a facelift and beautified. The fort atop a huge rock that stands 56 metres tall is just 12 km from the temple town of Tirupati .

AP Tourism has put together a unique Sound & light show at Cahndagiri to relive the glory of the Vijayanagar empire. After a hectic trip to temples and shrines in and around Tirupati, it is time for the much-needed relaxation at Chandragiri, a perfect way to round off the day!

Sound & Light Show
1st Show (Telugu) Nov-Feb 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm ; Mar-Oct 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm
2nd Show (English): Nov –Feb: 7.30 to 8:15 p.m.

Kanipakam : This is a 11 century Vinayaka temple and the peculiarity is hat the idol seems to be frowing in size. A'Kawacham' (breast plate)made for the idol half a century ago has become too small for it now Knaipakam is about 70 km from Tirupati and 12 km from Chitoor. Ph. 08573-281747.

Srikalahasti : The temple of Siva in the form of a 'Vayulinga' lies 36 km from Tirupati. Accordijg to legend, a spider placed a gem atop it and Hasti, and elephant brought water in its trunk to wash the Linga. All three were aredent worshippers of Siva. The flame (Deepam) in the temple flickere frequentlyu as air (Vayu) is said to be constantly emanating from the Sivalinga. Ph. 08575-222240.