'''Chittoor''' is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the headquarters of Chittoor district

Chittoor, very close to the revered temple of lord Balaji or Venkateswara at Tirupati, is also close to two eminent wildlife sanctuaries and the famous Horsley Hills, a famous hill resort named after W.D Horsley.

Situated in the valley of the '''Ponni river''', Chittoor is a market for grain, sugarcane, and peanuts. Its industries include oilseed and rice milling. '''Jaggery''' from Aragonda area, a small town near Chittor is famous throughout the country. Chittor is a major place for producing hatcheries and mangoes. The city is surrounded by mango and tamarind groves, and cattle are bred in the area. A district administrative centre, Chittoor was a British military post until 1884.

Get in

By bus

From Chennai : Take Route No:144 bus from Chennai Koyembedu Bus Stand (CMBT) or Lalbagh train to Katpadi.There will be plenty of buses from Katpadi to Chittoor. Try to take GOVT bus as there will be too many stops for private buses.

From Bangalore : Take any KSRTC (Karnataka State Transport) bus from Bangalore Bus Stand (Majestic) going to Tirupati, Nellore,Vijayawada & Guntur.Get down in CTR. Take any APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh Transport) bus(Bangalore Majestic) going to Tirupati, Nellore,Vijayawada & Guntur.Get down in CTR. '''Don't take the private bus "Kalasipalya" as there are too many stops'''.

From Hyderabad : Take Kesineni(Volvo),Deepna, JBT, TTS travels by bus from Ameerpet X roads which usually runs everyday, APSRTC buses (7 buses) from MGBS and train is VENKATADRI express starts from Kachiguda at 8:05PM and reaches chittoor by morning at 9AM.

From Tirupati: APSRTC buses ply every 10 min to and fro Chittoor (72 km).

From Vijayawada,Vizag and Machlipatnam :Take any APSRTC or Private bus going to Bangalore.Get down in CTR.Two APSRTC buses one in morning and one in evening starts from vijayawada to chittoor and by train u can catch Sheshadri,Hatia,Sabari,KK express to reach chittoor.

Kanipakkam:12 km from Chittoor.For the devotes convenience their are direct buses to Hyderabad,Vijayawada,Bangalore,Chennai,Nellore & Ananathapur.

Get around

Resorts

Bans The Hotel(3 Star Hotel) with Accommodation,Dining & Water Park. contact cell:09704771333 website:www.bansc.in

See

  • Deer Park
  • Masonics Chittoor Sports Stadium
  • Church in church Street
  • Darga near Srinivasa theater
  • Sugar Factory
  • Nutrine Confectionery---Now Godrej and Hersheys Foods
  • Shirdi Sai Baba Temple which is at kattamanchi
  • Temples

  • Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam 9 KM from Chittoor is a very powerful temple in andhra pradesh.
  • the lord vinayaka is swayambu and is known to be famuous for doing justice.
  • Subramanya Swamy Temple on Hill
  • Durgamma Gudi,Greamspet
  • Ponniamma Gudi
  • Eswar Temple,Tiruvaram
  • Venkateswara Temple,Near Govt Hospital
  • Sai baba Temple ,Kattamanchi
  • Muthyalamma Temple, Thenabanda
  • RamulaVari Gudi, Bazaar Veedhi
  • Venkateswara Temple, Thangal
  • Ardhagiri Anjenaya Swamy Temple, Aragonda 20 KM from Chittoor
  • Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple, Vepanjeri 12 KM from Chittoor
  • Theatres

  • MSR MovieLand dts
  • Chanakya a/c dts
  • VijayaLakshmi a/c dts
  • Gurunatha a/c dts
  • Srinivasa a/c dts
  • Raghavaa/c dts
  • Ananda
  • Sri Venkateswara
  • Vivekananda
  • Chanakya, VijayaLakshmi, Raghava, Srinivasa, Gurunatha and MSR are nice to watch.

    Do

    Trekking

  • '''Chase pillar''' It is 2 km from B.V. Reddy school in konga reddy palli. It is a very beautiful place to trek. On the way you can see a lake on the hill. This Chase pillar was built by British people in 18th century. On the way to chase pillar we can see camp areas built by British people.b.v.reddy is one of the really best schools in town.
  • '''Bodi konda''' Its near Ramnagar colony and the best land mark to locate is Kings School.It is really great hill to climb. Local people can assist you to climb.
  • '''Yelampalli forest''' It is 20 km from Chittoor near Aragonda. People go for hunting of white pigs and some wild animals in the forest.
  • '''puligundu''' It is 17 km from Chittoor, on the way to Penumur. This is a tall and huge rock, and it's a big challenge to climb this rock. This rock is 2.5 km from Penumur. Penumur is also one of the historical villages.
  • '''Turtle Neck Hill''' It is in Durganagar Colony, Greamspet. The rocks at the top of the hill formed like Turtle Neck.
  • Walking

  • There is a walking trail inside Chittoor town.This trail is inside a redsandalwood forest. It is worth walking there. It is near Mesanicals ground.
  • Buy

    home appliances

  • ''''''''''''SVS audio and video cellular phones & forex exchange''''''Church'''''' street,ph-9849444666.08572-234157,234379'''u can get for best prices in chittoor district, imported goods also
  • Groceries

  • '''More@chittoor1''' super market near MSR Junction .
  • '''More@chittoor2''' super market beside indian bank kongareddy palli.
  • '''Pathi general Stores''' Bazzar street beside statebank of hyderabad.
  • '''Srinivasa Stores''' Beside premala theater DI road.
  • '''Vinayaka general Stores''' Church street.
  • '''Selvam Stores 1''' Church street.
  • '''Selvam Stores 2''' Church street opposite to Ananda textiles.
  • '''SRI VARALAKSHMI STORES'''PONNIAMAN KOIL STREET, CHIITOOR.
  • '''MS. ABHILASH'''CHURCH STREET, CHIITTOOR.
  • Mobile stores

  • ''''''SVS MOBILES''''''

    multi brand showroom for mobiles & mobiles accessories church street for LEAST Rates
  • '''Univercell''' multi brand showroom for mobiles beside janta bazzar near old bustand.
  • '''The Mobile Store''' multi brand showroom for mobiles beside MSR theater.
  • '''Balaji Mobies and Watches''' multi brand showroom for mobiles and watches beside janta bazzar near old bustand.
  • '''Nokia Priority''' for Nokia mobiles high road opp to vishnu bhavan hotel.
  • '''Nokia Care''' it nokia mobiles service centers avalabile in Gandhi road.
  • '''Lifestyle mobiles''' multi brand showroom for mobiles High road.
  • '''Lakshmi mobiles''' multi brand showroom for mobiles church street.
  • '''Sri Krishna Mobiles'''multi brand showroom for mobiles church street.
  • Textiles

  • '''Chandana Ramesh Shopping Mall''' for wedding saries , gold ornaments(916 KDM), mens suitngs and readymades in high road besides Vishnubhavan hotel.
  • '''Chandana Brothers ''' for wedding saries, mens suitings and readymades in Church Street besides Pragathi book stall.
  • '''Nandyalams Saree sadan and suitings''' for wedding saries and for mens suitngs and readymades in OTK road.
  • '''Nandyalams Mensware''' for mens suitings and readymades in church street opp pragathi book stall.
  • '''Nandyalams Menstouch''' for mens suitings and readymades in Subedhar street.
  • '''Ananda textiles''' for wedding saries and for mens suitngs and readymades in church street.
  • '''Apurva 1''' for wedding saries , mens suitings and readymades in OTK road.
  • '''Apurva 2''' for wedding saries , mens suitings and readymades in Church street.
  • '''Apurva 3''' for wedding saries , mens suitings and readymades in Near old bustand.
  • '''Thaila Textiles''' for wedding saries , mens suitings and readymades in Church street.
  • '''Srivalli Textiles''' for wedding saries , mens suitings and readymades in Church street.
  • '''Sree collections for gents''' for mens suitings and readymades in chruch street.
  • '''Sree collections for ladies''' for ladies readymades in chruch street.
  • '''Priya readymades and Shoba Textiles''' for mens suitings and readymades in OTK street(diversion from Church street).you can get proper branded dresses here
  • '''Bhavani Textiles''' for wedding saries and readymades for ladies in Bazzar street.
  • '''Varaja sarees''' for wedding saries and readymades for ladies in Subedar street(diversion from Church street,a road opp.ruchi swagruha sweets).
  • Automobiles

    Two Wheelers(Sccoters & Bikes)

  • '''Hero Honda''' house of heros sales,service,spares near RVC theater palamaner road .
  • ''' Bajaj''' Bhagyalakshmi Bajaj for bajaj bikes,sooters sales,service,spares opposite to Devi theater Kattamanchi.
  • '''Yamaha''' R.K enterprises For yamaha bikes sales,service,spares opposite Sai baba temple Kattamanchi.
  • '''Honda''' Siva Honda For Honda bikes and scoters sales,service,spares Kattamanchi.
  • '''Royal Enfield'''Enfiled bikes sales,service,spares Kattamanchi.
  • '''Kinetic'''For Kinetic bikes and scoters sales,service,spares Kattamanchi.
  • '''Hero Motors''' DNR Hero For Electric scoters sales,service,spares vellore road greamspet.
  • '''Suziki''' Tirupathi Suziki For bikes and scoters sales,service,spares Kattamanchi.
  • Three Wheelers(Autos)

  • '''Bajaj''' Bhagyalakshmi Bajaj for bajaj auto sales,service,spares opposite to Devi theater Kattamanchi.
  • '''Ape''' for Ape auto sales,service,spares near venkusa kalyana mandapam Kattamanchi.
  • '''Teja''' for Teja auto sales,service,spares opposite to LGB kalyana mandapam Kattamanchi.
  • '''Mahindhra''' Balaji Agencies for Mahindhra auto sales,service,spares opposite to MRF show room Kattamanchi.
  • Four Wheelers(Cars,Tractors and Utility vehicles)

  • '''Maruthi''' Bhargavai Motors for maruthi cars sales,service,spares Kattamanchi.
  • '''Tata''' M.G Brothers for Tata cars and SUVs sales,service,spares Bangalore-chennai Byepass road.
  • '''Tata''' Varalakshmi motors for Tata utility vehcles sales,service,spares Puttur road estate.
  • '''Force Motors''' Sakthi motors for Force utility vehcles sales,service,spares Tirupathi road Kattamanchi.
  • '''Massey Fergousan''' M.G Brothers for tractor sales,service,spares vellore road Greamspet.
  • '''Mahindhra''' B.K.N enterprises for tractor sales,service,spares Tirupathi road Kattmanchi.
  • '''Mahindhra''' Balaji Agencies for Mahindhra SUV and utility vehcles sales,service,spares Tirupathi road Kattamanchi.
  • '''JCB''' Gold Field enterprises for tractor sales,service,spares Puttur road Estate.
  • Six Wheelers(Bus&Lorry)

  • '''Tata''' M.G Brothers for Tata bus and lorry sales,service,spares Bangalore-chennai Byepass road.
  • '''Ashok leyland''' Babu Automotives for Leyland bus and lorry sales,service,spares naidu buildings.
  • '''Eicher''' Hi-Tech motors for Echier bus and lorry sales,service,spares Bangalore-chennai Byepass road.
  • Eat

  • '''Hotel Alankar(N.V)'''
  • '''Hotel Menaka(N.V)'''
  • '''Hotel Ajanta(V)'''
  • '''Hotel Sindhu Towers(N.V & V)''', Opposite the Railway Station Entrance.
  • '''Hotel Vishnu Bhavan(V)''', Near Chandana Ramesh Shopping Mall.
  • '''Sri Valli Bhavan(V)''', Pure Vegeterian Hotel.
  • '''Nandini Restaurant(V)''', High road. (Quality Food)
  • '''Pratap Restaurant(N.V)''', Opp to old BusStand which is very good for non-veg ( The
  • best hotel in CTR) which is maintained for past 2 decades. (Good quality with less price)(Sunday Holiday)
  • '''Lakshmi Saraswathi Depot''' in OTK road is good for milk products.
  • '''Five Star Hyderbadi biryani center(N.V)''' in high road beside J.B.T office near old bustand.
  • '''NPS(N.V) ''' near MSR junction It is also famous for biryani.
  • '''Hotel lakshmi Vishnu Bhavan(V)''', Near Chandana Ramesh Shopping Mall.
  • *Opposite to Old Bus Stand you find a Coffee Bar which is famous for Lemon Tea.
  • Drink

  • '''N.P.S bar and restaurant '''kongareddypalli opposite the chittor tennis club,
  • '''N.P.S bar and restaurant '''Naidu buildings,
  • '''Nandi bar and restaurant '''beside MSR Movieland theater,
  • '''Nirmala bar and restaurant '''Palamaner Road,
  • '''Mayuri bar and restaurant '''Bye pass road,Reddigunta,
  • '''Blue Heaven restaurants '''Church street.
  • Sleep

  • '''Pratap Lodge''' previously known as RajBhavan Lodge,Sundarayya Veedhi.
  • '''Alankar Hotel and Lodge Vellore Road'''
  • '''Sindhu Towers''', opp railway station entrance.
  • '''Lakshmi''', Beside Sindhu towers opp to railway station entrance.
  • '''LGB Towers''', Kattamanchi.
  • '''Hotel Prithvi''', Near RTC Bus Stand.
  • '''Chandra Residency''', Sundarayya Veedhi.
  • Bans The Hotel. hittoor byepass road. 49091. ttp://www.bansc.in. Accommodation, Dining and Water Park

    Get out

  • Kanipakam
  • Ardhagiri
  • Thalakona
  • Thangal
  • Vepanjeri
  • Vinayaka Puram