Puttaparthi is a world renowned tourist spot for both spiritual and leisure travellers. The city is full of tourists from both India and abroad. The main reason why millions of people visit this holy city is Sathya Sai Baba, the spiritual guru and leader, who has made the city his residence to take care of the people and shower his blessings on them. You will be surprised to know more about Puttaparthi and the charities that have been carried out here for many decades. The city is always a quiet visit.
Located in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the language spoken here is Telugu, although the locals understand English quite well. The Prasanthi Nilayam is the great ashram that houses Baba. The devotees promote the ashram throughout the year and especially during the festive seasons. Apart from the famous ashram, there are also many other tourist attractions in Puttaparthi. There is the village mosque, the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View stadium, the Hanuman temple and much more. Another interesting fact about Puttaparthi is that the city has an airport. No other city in India has this advantage!
Puttaparthi can be reached via the city’s own airport, with twice-weekly flights from Chennai and Mumbai, or you can land in Bangalore and reach the city by bus. A train station is also located within the city and buses run to and from the major cities. Although it is fine to visit the city throughout the year, it is best to visit it in the winters, from October to March, since the summers are quite hot. Another interesting fact about Puttaparthi is a famous temple at Lepakshi, near the city, which has a huge monolithic statue of Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva.
Although the city is a religious tourist center, it is also home to a large number of good hotels for foreign visitors. There are many English speaking guides available who can guide you to tourist attractions in and around Puttaparthi. All the hotels are well built and equipped with the best facilities. You can inquire more about Puttaparthi from the administration office at Prasanthi Nilayam (ashram). The city wears a festive look during festive seasons like Mahashivaratri and Telugu New Year. It is a peaceful abode if you want to relax your mind and soul!
