About Tirupati
Pondicherry to Tirupati distnce : 257 km
Estimated travel time : 5.5 hours
Pondicherry to Tirupati is a very popular route for tourists as it is considered a major holy city for Hinduism and receives a significant amount of pilgrimage traffic. It is referred to as the โSpiritual Capital of Andhra Pradeshโ. Many attractions here are geared towards religious tourism.
The very name Tirupati is enough to evoke strong spiritual feelings, and while the name โGodโs Abodeโ indeed does justice to the place, Tirupati has quite a few other tourist attractions as well that make it a city worth visiting. Situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is one of the most popular pilgrimage centres in the country that is famous for its landmark temples, mostly dedicated to the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Home to many heritage sites, and a plethora of ancient temples famous for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols and monuments, Tirupati is one of the oldest cities of India, and finds mention in plenty of ancient texts.
Taxi from Pondicherry to Tirupati is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Pondicherry to Tirupati by car is well connected through NH40 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Pondicherry to Tirupati distance is 257 Km and is 5.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Irumbai - Shri Maha Kaleshwar Siva Temple, Auroville Visitors Centre, Irumbai Tank, Shree Ramar Temple
Kiliyanur - Shri Muthumariamman Kovil, Sri Ayyanar Temple, Church
Tindivanam - Church, Lakes, Sri Lakshminarasimha Temple, Gidangal Lake, Mosque
Maduranthakam - Eri Katha Rama Temple, Shri Narasimha Perumal Temple, Madurantakam Dam View Point, Lake
Chengalpattu - Kolavai Lake, Lord Ayyappan Temple, Palar River View Point, Perumal Temple
Vallakkottai - Murugun Temple, Irulneeki Easwarar Temple, Mosque
Sunguvarchatram - Shree Thulukathaamman Temple, Jain Temple, Church
Karanai - Sri Mariyamman Temple, Miruthenjeshwar Temple, Shiv Temple, Church
Kadambathur - Coccum Temple, Jain Temple, Senji Panambakam Temple
Thiruttani - Murugan Temple, Selva Vinayagar Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimma Swami Temple, Veerattaneswara Eswaran Temple
Nagari - Sri Nandeswara Temple, Kusasthalai River, Arulmigu Thiripura Sundari Temple, Karakanteswarar Temple
Puttur - Vinayakaswami Temple, Sri Krishna Temple, Ellamma Temple
Taduku - Sri Anjeramma Kanuma Temple, Sathasivan Temple Adivaram
Gajulamandyam - Sri Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple, Shivalayam, Sai Baba Temple, Perumal Temple