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Tourist Attractions
| The Golden Temple in Sripuram spiritual park is situated in a peaceful and picturesque location in around 30km from Ranipet. This temple now claims to be biggest structure in gold - even bigger than the Golden temple of Amristar. Having
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| used 1.5 tonnes of gold this structure cost approximately Rs.600 crores (150 million USD).
The temple has been designed in such a way that visitors can reach the golden temple only after going through a star-shaped pathway, which has the quotes from Gita, Bible and Quran displayed on either side. The sanctum sanctorum has the deity of Mahalakshmi. Temple timings - 7.am to 8.pm - on all 365 days. A visit promises breathtaking moments. |
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The Vellore Fort is also popular tourist attraction nearby (1 hr). This fort was built in the 16 century Nayakar chieftains of the Vijayanagar empire. Within the fort walls you would find the Jalakanteshwara Temple was built in the year |
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| 1550 A.D. The temple is a small architectural wonder full of carvings of Nandi and small gopuras. The work along the corridors are also beautiful. The Government Museum nearby can also be visited.
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Set in a height of 3500 feet, Yelagiri Hills is not the regular tourist infested hill station and would be an ideal weekend getaway. A lake and plenty of scenic spots is sure to leave you relaxed and refreshed.. The hills are also gaining popularity as an ideal adventure sports destination - eg. Paragliding.
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