Booking a Tirupati to Tirumala taxi lets your family ride up the scenic Seshachalam ghat road together — and the hill holds far more than its famous temple. Waterfalls and teerthams, a rock arch geologists travel to see, and a hilltop with sweeping views: one cab covers them all in a single planned circuit, with the driver handling hill-road rules and parking.
The classic spots, most within a few kilometres of the main temple area.
The waterfall-and-dam teertham a few kilometres beyond the temple, where pilgrims traditionally bathe under the falling water. Water flow is best after good rains.
A spring-fed waterfall in a green fold of the hills, long associated with the water used in the temple's daily rituals.
A quiet Anjaneya Swamy shrine deep in the forest stretch — the calmest stop on the circuit, reached by a narrow hill road.
A rare natural rock arch — among very few of its kind in the world — with the rock-cut Chakra Teertha pond close by.
Atop Narayanagiri, revered for the footprint impressions and offering the widest views across the Seshachalam ranges.
Easy add-ons for families with children, time permitting — short stops rather than destinations in themselves.
Pickup anywhere in Tirupati and a steady ~22 km climb — no splitting the family across buses with luggage.
The driver sequences the spots by road direction and crowd timing, so you're not criss-crossing the hill.
Bathe at the teerthams or linger at the viewpoints — the cab is parked as close as rules allow when you return.
Sightseeing fits before or after your time at the temple — tell the driver your plan and the circuit bends around it.
The teerthams are at their fullest in and just after the monsoon months — a tip worth planning around.
The return descent is timed so you're back at your Tirupati hotel without a rushed, late ghat drive.
The ghat climb and the full hill circuit are priced together as one quoted amount — the table shows the per-km basis.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate / KM |
|---|---|---|
| Dzire — Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹ 14 / km |
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 7 + 1 | ₹ 18 / km |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 + 1 | ₹ 24 / km |
| Tempo Traveller 12 / 16 Seater | 12–16 | ₹ 25–26 / km |
| Force Urbania 12 / 16 Seater | 12–16 | ₹ 38–40 / km |
| * Hill parking charges at actuals. Staying overnight with hotel and meals instead? See our car rental & lodging package. Call +91 90149 14235 for the fixed quote. | ||
One cab, one fixed fare — the ghat, the teerthams and the viewpoints in a single trip.