Puttaparthi is a small town situated in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh state in South India. It is also the residence of the notable Hindu religious leader Sathya Sai Baba. The town's main attraction is the Baba's Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram which is frequented by visitor from all over the world. The income of the ashram has been used for the establishment of a number of public utility services. Although there is not much to see in Puttaparthi, the ashram itself keeps the attention of the visitor with its varied attractions.
How to reach
By Road: Puttaparthi is well connected to Ananthapur (84 km), Hyderabad (472 km), and Bangalore (156 km) by APSRTC buses. KSRTC buses also ply from Bangalore. The town is a 3 hour drive from Bangalore by car. From Bangalore, one has to take NH 7 till Koduru village on the Andhra - Karnataka border and then turn right on the Puttaparthi road.
By Rail: Puttaparthi has a railway station (Sri Satya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam) about 8km from the ashram. It is connected to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Bubhaneshwar, Mumbai and New Delhi directly. The nearest other major railway station is at Dharmavaram (45 km).
By Air: Puttaparthi has an airport at 4 km from the Ashram. Only charter flights fly to Puttaparthy. New Bangalore Airport at Devana Halli is 75 km from Puttaparthi.
By Rail: Puttaparthi has a railway station (Sri Satya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam) about 8km from the ashram. It is connected to Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Bubhaneshwar, Mumbai and New Delhi directly. The nearest other major railway station is at Dharmavaram (45 km).
By Air: Puttaparthi has an airport at 4 km from the Ashram. Only charter flights fly to Puttaparthy. New Bangalore Airport at Devana Halli is 75 km from Puttaparthi.
Weather
Summers (March to June) are very hot with the maximum temperature scorching to 45°C and minimum is about 32°C. Due to the extreme temperature (April and May), the town becomes severely hot and it is difficult for tourists to roam around.
Monsoons (July to October) are weak and the town receives very less rain fall. Post monsoon, cool breeze blow making the town very pleasant.
Winters (November to February) are pleasant and the temperature ranges in 17°C to 27°C.
Monsoons (July to October) are weak and the town receives very less rain fall. Post monsoon, cool breeze blow making the town very pleasant.
Winters (November to February) are pleasant and the temperature ranges in 17°C to 27°C.
Best Seasons
The best time to visit this place is during winters, that is, from October to March.
