Tirupati is a major pilgrimage site in Andhra Pradesh. To reach it from Kumta, take a train to Hubballi, then a connecting train to Tirupati. The journey takes you through the heart of Karnataka and into the plains of Andhra Pradesh. It is a well-connected route for pilgrims.
Total Distance: 900 km by road, 750 km air distance.
Hubballi is a major junction.
October to March.