Tirupati to Nepal

Located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is one of the most famous pilgrimage centres in India. Sri Venkateswara Temple is the main highlight of the city that alone attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all corners of the country and beyond. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, more popularly known as Govinda in South India and Balaji in North India. Tirupati rests in the valley of Tirumala Hills. The seven peaks of Tirumala Hills represent the seven hoods of the ‘Adisesha’- the divine serpent under whose shade Lord Vishnu is believed to reside in his heavenly abode. Sri Venkateswara Temple is located on the seventh peak of Tirumala Hills, called Venkatachala. Traditionally, it is considered important to visit Sri Varahaswami Temple before seeking the blessings of Lord Venkateswara on a trip to Tirupati. Leaving an indelible impression on the visitors with its rare spiritual aura, this place presents one of the most gorgeous natural settings in the region. It is considered imperative to observe the restrictions on non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption while visiting this place. MakeMyTrip offers many tailor-made tour packages, availing one of which can be extremely advantageous on the part of tourists in exploring the region.

Nepal, an acronym for ‘Never Ending Peace and Love’, is a cultural powerhouse of the Himalayas. Sheltered by the majestic Himalayas, golden temples, charming hill villages and jungle wildlife, Nepal is special and populated by some of the most beautiful people on the planet. Kathmandu, the capital city, is a unique amalgamation of culture and modernity; famous for the old royal palace at Durbar Square, a UNESCO Heritage Site, now on the mend! The Kathmandu Valley in particular offers an unrivalled collection of world-class palaces, hidden backstreet shrines and sublime temple art. A visit to Swayambhunath (or Monkey temple) is an essential experience in Kathmandu. An adventurer’s paradise- trekking the rugged trails of the Everest, the Annapurnas and beyond, rafting on a roaring Nepali river or bungee jumping into a yawning Himalayan gorge, canoeing, climbing, kayaking, paragliding and mountain biking; Pokhara offers the perfect array of activities for that adrenaline kick. Spare a day to spot some wildlife at the Chitwan National Park. For the spirituals ones, enroll in a short course on Buddhist Studies or Tibetan at the Rangjung Yeshe Institute, stopping en route to visit the birthplace of Buddha on the steamy plains near Lumbini or Bhaktapur, with its cobbled streets and red-brick houses, temples and statues at every street corner. An enchanting blend of Hindu and Buddhist mysticism, Nepal is a peaceful land. Try the traditional Nepali and Tibetan cuisine; shaphale, chhoyla, momos, sel roti, dhindo! Nepal is just a step away from heaven; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.