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Tirupati
The Easter Ghats form a major range of hills in Andhra Pradehs, starting in the  southern-most district of Chitoor bordeing Tamilnadu. Amidst the thickly-wooded hill in Chitoor district lies the temple town of Tirumala with Tirupati at the foothills. The range of hills is said to resemble a snake with Tirumala forming the hood, Lord Venkateswara, known as 'Lord of the Seven Hills' and 'Balaji', is the 'Kaliyuga' incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Tirupati and Tirumala today are modern destination of pilgrim tourists. Not only the bliss of a divine 'darshan' but added attractions provided by nature make them the ideal pilgrimage-cum-holiday destination.

While Balaji remains the main draw, the beauties of nature and the serene surroundings, made more attractive with modern addons, have made Tirupati today much visited town. A beautiful ghat road leads up across the Seven Hils to Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. The old ghat road is used for one way traffic coming down.

Place of tourist interest in and around Tirupati

- Venkateswara Temple - Swami Pushkarini

-   Akasa Ganga - Sila Thoranam

- Alamelumanga Temple - Narayanavanam

-   Kapila tirtham - Sri Venkateswara Sanctuary

-   Chandragiri - Kanipakam - Kailasanathakona

-   Talakona - Srikalahasti - Horsley Hills

The Easter Ghats form a major range of hills in Andhra Pradehs, starting in the southern-most district of Chitoor bordeing Tamilnadu. Amidst the thickly-wooded hill in Chitoor district lies the temple town of Tirumala with Tirupati at the foothills. The range of hills is said to resemble a snake with Tirumala forming the hood, Lord Venkateswara, known as 'Lord of the Seven Hills' and 'Balaji', is the 'Kaliyuga' incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Tirupati and Tirumala today are modern destination of pilgrim tourists. Not only the bliss of a divine 'darshan' but added attractions provided by nature make them the ideal pilgrimage-cum-holiday destination.

While Balaji remains the main draw, the beauties of nature and the serene surroundings, made more attractive with modern addons, have made Tirupati today much visited town. A beautiful ghat road leads up across the Seven Hils to Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. The old ghat road is used for one way traffic coming down.