Also known as the Tirumala Venkateshwara, the Tirupati Balaji temple in the hill town of Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh was constructed as a sign of devotion to Lord Venkateshwara or ‘Balaji’ who is a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. Other than the crowd, this temple is famous for its palatable ladoos that are passed on as a religious offering.

• Address: Tirumala, Tirupati temple Andhra Pradesh
• Timings: 2:30 AM to 1:30 AM (In between break darshans)
• Dress Code: Strictly Traditional Wear
• Approx. Visit Duration: 2-3 Hours (Depending on the queue it might take even longer)
• How To Reach: It has connected buses from all states and cities. Renigunta and Tirupati junction are the nearest railway stations. Tirupati also has an airport from where you can hire a taxi to go up the seven hills.
• Temple Website: www.tirumala.org/
• Best Time To Visit: Brahmostavams and other important festivals. However, it can get really crowded and the best season is March-April.
• Other Attractions: Many famous temples like ISCKON, Padmavati Ammavari temple etc.

7. Badami Cave Temples, Karnataka:

Located in the Bagalkot District of Karnataka, Badami caves form a caved enclosure of four main temples each constructed as a devotion to different Gods. The temple is set against an artificial green water lake, the cave itself made of soft brown sandstone color. The first cave is devoted to Lord Shiva and the next two for Lord Vishnu. The fourth temple is concocted for Jainism and the presence of another natural cave at the side is reserved for Lord Buddha.

• Address: Badami, Karnataka 587201
• Timings: 9 AM to 5:30 PM
• Dress Code: No Dress Code
• Approx. Visit Duration: 2 to 3 hours
• How To Reach: 106 KM from Hubli airport and 5 KM from Badami Bus Stop
• Temple Website: N/A
• Best Time To Visit: July to September is the ideal time to visit Badami
• Other Attractions: Agastya Lake

8. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra: