I have just returned, with family, to Bangalore after a trip to the abode of Lord Balaji which is situated in Thirumala (24 kms from the town of Tirupati). I am sure that this trip will remain etched in our memory for a long time to come. The sea of humanity which turns up in hordes day after day to get a glimpse of the revered diety, the sylvan surroundings of the temple, the amazing energy level around the sanctum-sanctorum and the meticulous arrangements for crowd/queue control are some of the features which are unique to this famous temple. However, what made our trip even more rewarding was the excellent itinerary and arrangements provided by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. Travel to and fro in AC Volvo coach, stay arrangement at Tirupati and visit to two other famous temples in addition to Thirumala were the highlights of the trip. APTDC provides a guide who fills one in on the history part as well, where required. These guys are sticklers for timings and did not default even once during the whole trip. The cost of 1100 bucks per person (ex Chennai) was well worth it. I got the idea for this while going through a writeup on the net. For those of you who are game for a similiar trip, it may be worthwhile to check APTDC out for a hassle free outing.
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