Palace Area

Telangana & Andhra Pradesh


At the Chandragiri Fort complex, the palace area contains nice gardens and the Raja Mahal, a heavily restored Vijayanagar palace reminiscent of Hampi buildings. It's at the heart of a 1.5km-long stout-walled enclosure at the foot of a rocky hill.

Also in the gardens, the Rani Mahal (Queen's Palace), despite its name, may have been elephant and horse stables.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Telangana & Andhra Pradesh attractions

1. Museum

0.14 MILES

A reasonably interesting museum of bronze and stone sculptures at the Chandragiri Fort complex. Worth a visit, but somewhat lacking in information and…

2. Mokala Parvatham

6.74 MILES

Pilgrims' temple and resting spot on the Alipiri hike up to Tirumala.

3. Venkateshwara Temple

7.52 MILES

Legends about the hill itself and the surrounding area appear in the Puranas, and the temple’s history may date back 2000 years. Devotees flock to…

5. Gali Goporum

8.21 MILES

Temple gateway on the Alipiri hike, dating from the 16th century.

6. Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple

29.28 MILES

The holy town of Sri Kalahasti, 37km east of Tirupati, is known for its Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple, dedicated to Shiva. There's been a temple here since…