Silathoranam is a natural rock formation in Tirumala, which
is situated near the Chakra Theertham. This rock formation holds an
archaeological importance and resembles the hood of a serpent, a discus and a
conch.
Local inhabitants also believe that this rock is dedicated
to the idol of Lord Venkateswara. It actually dates back millions of years and
is generally categorized as a pre-Cambrian rock formation.
This site is equivalent to two other sites in the world,
including the Rainbow Arch Bridge of Utah in the USA and the other cutting
through the headland of the Dalradian Quartzite in UK. It was found
accidentally while geologists were digging a geological fault on the hills of
Tirumala.
How to Reach
By Air
The Tirupati Airport is located at Tirumala, about 14
kilometres away from the city centre. The Tirupati Airport is well connected to
the airports at Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore, which in turn are well
connected to major cities in India. You can hire a taxi or a cab from the
airport to get to your preferred location in the city.
By Bus
Tirupati is well connected to all the major cities in the
state by the Andhra Pradesh State Run Transport Corporation buses. Cities in
Karnataka are connected to Tirupati through the services of Karnataka State Run
Transport Corporation buses. Private buses also ply from many South Indian
cities to Tirupati.
By Train
The Tirupati Railway Station is well connected to the major
railway stations in South India. You can board a bus or hire a taxi to get to
your preferred destination in the city.
Road/Self Drive
It’s a pleasant drive from the nearby cities of states like
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to Tirupati. You can hire a cab or get behind the
wheel yourself and explore the beautiful countryside where nature and
architecture mingle to form a panorama of beauty and bliss.
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