Facts to
File
How
far : 480 km from
Hyderabad.
How to
go : Air : Nearest
airports are Bangalore (100 km)and Tirupati.
Rail :
The nearest railhead is Hindupur (16 km) between
Hyderabad - Bangalore railway line.
Bus : Regular
buses and taxis from Hindupur and
Ananthapur.
Where to
stay :
Hindupur Tourism Complex (8 cottages and restaurant) offers excellent
accommodation, Abhya Griha rest house at Lepakshi, AP
Tourism Motel Travellers' bungalow at Hindupur and PWD
travellers' bungalow at Demakepalli. Budget Hotels at
Ananthapur.
What to
see : Veerabhadra
Temple, the mural paintings in the temple and the
monolithic Nandi
This shrine
is one of the finest temples of AP in architecture and painting.
Lepakshi is easily accessible from Tirupati. Known as the Ajanta of
AP, Lepakshi excells in its myriad artistry. The presiding deity is
Veerabhadra.
