The Yadava rulers of the region built Chandragiri Fort in the 11th century. It was later included in the thriving Vijayanagara empire in the region, and it was here that the popular future Vijayanagara King Sri Krishna Devaraya was nurtured. Chandragiri fort was made the capital of his realm after he became king, and it stayed so for several years.

The fort was conquered years later, in 1460 A.D. (by Odra Gajapati Kapilendra Dev). The fort was incorporated into the popular Golkonda realm in the mid-17th century and afterwards came under the administration of the Kingdom of Mysore. The fort was extremely important in the 17th century. It was here when the contract ceding lands to the British for Fort St. George (a monument built by British traders who travelled to India) was originally signed.

The fort is currently under the control of the Andhra Pradesh government.
 

Stone, brick, and lime mortar were used to build the Chandragiri fort. Within the fort complex, there are eight temples as well as other constructions such as the Raja Mahal (King's palace), Rani Mahal (Queen's palace), and several destroyed monuments.

The Archaeological Survey of India has transformed Raja Mahal into an Archaeological Museum. It also has models and antiquities relating to the fort, its temples, and other nearby structures.

• You can take photos and record videos inside the museum. 
• Overall sightseeing can be done from the outside first. 
• Visitors get to see the antique artefacts and miniature models of the palace inside the museum. 

• Do not take any food items inside the museum. 
• Visitors are not allowed to touch any objects inside the museum. 
• Litter nothing outside of the palace.

Tirupati's winters are mild and suitable for temple visits. The minimum temperature rarely falls below 15°C, ensuring pleasant weather. Light woollens may be required to keep you warm at night. The summers in Tirupati are hot and humid from March through June.

• Archaeological Museum
• Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
• Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple
• Divyaramam Park
• Kalyani Dam

Chandragiri was the Vijayanagar Empire's fourth capital, and it is best known for its mediaeval fort, which was erected in the 11th century, as well as the Raja and Rani Palaces within it. The fort was conquered by the Golkonda area in 1646 and thereafter came under Mysore control.