Tirupati (Jan 2-5)

Day 1 – Tirumala Darshan

Morning
- Arrive in Tirupati and travel to Tirumala Hills (by bus, jeep, or private cab).
- Take Darshan at Sri Venkateswara Temple (book online in advance for Special Entry tickets).
Afternoon
- Visit nearby sacred sites:
  - Akasha Ganga Theertham (holy waterfalls).
  - Papavinasam Theertham (believed to wash away sins).
  - Japali Hanuman Temple (inside serene forest).
Evening
- Return to Tirupati town.
- Rest and enjoy traditional Andhra dinner.

Morning
- Visit Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple (Tiruchanur) – consort of Lord Venkateswara.
- Kapila Theertham – Shiva temple with waterfall at the foot of Tirumala Hills.
Afternoon
- Explore Sri Govindarajaswami Temple (historic Vishnu temple).
- Visit Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple (dedicated to Lord Rama).
Evening
- Relax at ISKCON Tirupati (peaceful temple, bhajans, prasadam).
- Local shopping: buy laddus, wooden toys, Kalamkari textiles.

Morning
- Head to Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park (largest zoo in Asia, scenic & family-friendly).
- Alternative: Trek to Chandragiri Fort (11th-century fort with great views).
Afternoon
- Visit Talakona Waterfalls (tallest in Andhra, scenic drive + nature walk).
- Picnic lunch or local Andhra meals on the way.
Evening
- Return to Tirupati town.
- Spend quiet time at Alipiri Footpath (starting point of pilgrimage trail).
- Departure.

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