¤ About Chittoor
Chittoor district is located in the extreme south of Andhra Pradesh, between 12°37' - 14°8' north latitudes and 78°3' - 79°55' east longitudes. It is surrounded by Anantapur and Cuddapah districts on the north, by Nellore and Chengai-Anna districts of Tamilnadu on the east, by North Arcot Ambedkar and Dharmapuri district of Tamilnadu on the south and by Kolar District of Karnataka on the west. The district is spread over 15152 Sq. Kms. As per 2001 census the population of Chittoor district is 37.35 lakhs. The various Industries of Chittoor district generating employment for the people are sugar, ceramics, textile, railway wagon workshop,alcohol, moped, brass and copper. The popular handicrafts of the region are wooden crafts, kalamkari and bell metal and stone crafts. The forests of the region help the nation to earn foreign currency by exporting teak and red sandalwood. The other by-products of the forest are honey, tamarind, and many Ayurvedic plants, which earn revenues for the state. The district of Chittoor is well connected to the various places of the state by rail and road. The headquarters of Chittoor district is at Tirupati which is the nearest airport. Water is supplied to the various places of the district by Galeru-Nagari-Sujala Sravanthi Project, Aarani Project, Peddheru Reservoir, Bugga dam on Kusastathi, Mallimadugu on Racha canal and Kalinga canal. The district receives electricity from the Thunga Bhadra Hydro Electric Project.

¤ Major Tourist Attractions of Chittoor
Tirupati Temple - Tirupati temple is the most visited and richest temple of India. Tirupati is situated at the Chittoor district and only 67 km from the Chittoor city. It is the most revered Vaishnavite shrine of Lord Venkateswara. Not only due to the one of the most famous Shrines, while also due to the marvelous natural beauty, Tirupati is most visited tourist destination of Andhra Pradesh.

Akasaganga - Akasaganga as it is called is an apere stream that is said to flow from the feet of the deity is considered sacred. Holly water comes out as natural stream between rocks. It's located about 3km north of the main temple. The water from here is used for the rituals in the temple.

Talakona - Talakona Waterfalls is 40 km from Tirupati. This Waterfall is considered as the entrance to the hills of Tirumala on which Lord Venkateswara is located. This 270 ft Cascade is a perennial one and famous for its medicinal effects.

Sila Thoranam - Sila Thoranam is a naturally formed arch of rock, Situated on Tirumala Hills. This natural rock formation is one of nature's wonders and only one of its kinds in Asia. The likes of which can be found in only two other places in the world-The Rainbow arch at Utah in USA and Cut Through in UK. The Sila Thoranam arch is believed to be 1500 million years old and formed by weathering and wind erosion. The length of the arch is 25ft with a height of 10ft.

¤ Accomodation
It is difficult to find luxury category accommodation in Chittoor. Most of the lodges are situated near the city bus stand. There are some guesthouses, which provide basic facilities and a serene environment to the travelers.

¤ Shopping
The historic city of Hyderabad is a shopper's delight! From the world famous pearls to traditional arts & crafts, from textiles of all modern brand names to ethnic wear, the city offers an astounding variety of shopping. And what's more unlike many other cities, shopping is not confines to a particular area in Hyderabad. If you want to take home the delights of Hyderabad, take a stroll in many markets in the evening... the city is bound to charm you with its warm touch and hearty glitter.

¤ Climate of Chittoor
The climate of this region is warm all through the year and is classified into hot and dry steppe types excluding Chittoor district which comes under the tropical rainy type but has considerable rainfall from October to December. The mean temperature is always above 23o C over the plains and above 20o C over the elevated area to the south. During April and May, the hottest part of the year, the mean temperature ranges between 32o C and 35o C over the plains. At Arogyavaram, an elevated station, the mean temperature is 29o C. With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature falls considerably to 28o C in July over the plains.

¤ How To Reach Chittoor
Air - Since Chittoor doesn't have its own airport, the nearby airdromes serve the needs of the air-passengers. Within the state, Tirupati airport is the nearest one. Chennai Airport is another major airport, which is located at a distance of 154 kms from Chittoor. Tirupati airport is connected to few cities, while Chennai airport is connected to most of the major cities of India as well as the world. One can hire taxis to cover the further distance from airports.

Rail - Chittoor Railway Station is an important station that lies on the Renigunta - Katpadi line of the Southern Railway. It is well linked with all the places within and outside the state. Tirupati is another railway station, which is quite near. From stations, you can take bus or taxis to reach Chittoor.

Road - The city boasts of a wide network of roadways. It is well-connected to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu as well. The Chennai Mumbai Trunk Road and the Chennai- Bangalore National Highway lead through this region. APSRTC runs numerous buses to and from Chittoor for Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupati and various other cities of the state.