Travel Advisory: Andhra Pradesh government has strongly advised not to travel to Tirumala until Coronavirus scare is over.
There are two stone footpath routes leading to Tirumala for the pilgrims who would like to do Tirumala darshan by walk. They are Alipiri Mettu and Srivari Mettu. These routes are known as Sopana Marg. The pilgrims who trek Alipiri & Srivari Mettu routes to reach Tirumala come under the category of Divya Darshan.
Divya Darshan is a quick and free darshan facility along with free accommodation and food on the way. TTD has provided many facilities to the pilgrims visiting Lord Venkateswara by trekking those routes.
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Tirumala Darshan by Walk Procedure
- Walking Routes: Alipiri Mettu, Srivari Mettu
- Required Time: 2-4 hours
- Total Distance: 2.1 km (Srivari Mettu). 9 km (Alipiri Mettu)
- Number of Steps: 3600 (Alipiri Mettu). 2400 (Srivari Mettu)
- Route Timings: 24 hours (Alipiri Mettu). 6 AM to 6 PM (Srivari Mettu)
Route Comparison between Alipiri Mettu and Srivari Mettu
| Tirumala Darshan By Walk | Alipiri Mettu Route | Srivari Mettu Route |
| Total Distance | 9 Km | 2.1 Km |
| Number of Steps | 3600 (approx) | 2400 (approx) |
| Time Taken | 3 – 4 Hours | 1.5 – 2 Hours |
| Opening & Closing Time | 24 hours open | 6 AM to 6 PM, strictly closed at night |
| Starting Point/ Entrance | Garuda Statue, Sheshachalam Hills | Srinivasa Mangapuram, Shri Krishna Devaraya Sadan |
| Distance from Tirupati Bus Stand & Railway Station | 4 km to Alipiri Entrance | 17 km to Srivari Entrance |
| Meaning of Route Name | Resting Place | Shoes of God |
1) Alipiri Mettu Route
• Route Details – Distance & Timings
Alipiri Mettu Route is having a total distance journey of 9 km with no. of steps counting to 3600 (approx). People generally take 3 – 4 hours to reach Tirumala temple via this route. However, the time taken differs from one person to another.
TTD provides a free bus facility from Tirupati railway station and bus stand to Alipiri Mettu starting point. Alipiri Mettu is 4 km from the bus stand and railway station. From Alipiri Mettu Entrance, pilgrims can start the journey to the temple by walk.
Alipiri Mettu route is open for 24 hours. Pilgrims can start their journey anytime.
• Trekking Guide – Starting Point & Bio-Metric Token
Trekkers can find a big Garuda statue at the foot of Sheshachalam hills. This point is known as Alipiri Entrance or Alipiri Starting Point.
The initial steps of the journey will take more time since they are very steep. However, most of the path is covered with concrete roofs. TTD has facilitated this construction so that pilgrims can walk even during hot sunlight and heavy rains.
Gaali Gopuram – There is a Divya Darshan Bio-Metric Token facility available at Gaali Gopuram Entrance. The token facility is provided for free and it is open for 24 hours. After collecting the tokens, pilgrims need to report the temple within 24 hours.
From this point onwards, the walk would be smoother since the path is less steep and much flat. After walking from there, you will reach Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Statue. One can also find a deer park on the way.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple – There is a Divya Darshan Token Checking Point available at this temple which is at step no. 2850. Here, Divya Darshan token needs to be stamped for verification. Without stamping, the token will be considered invalid.
Then pilgrims may proceed to Mokalla Parvatham and after 300-400 steep steps, pilgrims will reach Tirumala entrance.
2) Srivari Mettu Route
• Route Details – Distance & Timings
Srivari Mettu Route is a much older pedestrian path than Alipiri Mettu. It is having a total distance journey of 2.1 km with no. of steps counting to 2400 (approx). People generally take 1.5 hours to reach Tirumala temple via this route. However, the time taken differs from one person to another.
TTD provides a free bus facility from Tirupati railway station and bus stand to Srivari Mettu starting point. Srivari Mettu is 17 km from the bus stand and railway station. Alipiri Entrance will be on the way to Srivari Mettu. From Srivari Mettu Entrance, pilgrims can start the journey to the temple by walk.
Srivari Mettu route is opened only during day time. Pilgrims are allowed to trek this route from 6 am to 6 pm in the evening. The route remains strictly closed at night.
• Trekking Guide – Starting Point & Bio-Metric Token
Srinivasa Mangapuram, Shri Krishna Devaraya Sadan – This point is known as Srivari Entrance or Srivari Starting Point.
The initial steps of the journey will take more time. However, most of the path is covered with concrete roofs. TTD has facilitated this construction to protect pilgrims from hot sunlight and heavy rains.
After covering a distance of 1250 steps, there is a Divya Darshan Bio-Metric Token facility available. The token facility is provided for free. After collecting the tokens, pilgrims need to report the temple within the specified time.
The word Srivaari Mettu means the shoes of God. Hence, all devotees offer prayers to the deity by keeping their shoes on their heads.
There is a Divya Darshan Token Checking Point available at step no. 2050. Here, Divya Darshan token needs to be stamped for verification. Without stamping, the token will be considered invalid.
From there, after 300-400 steps, pilgrims will reach the Tirumala entrance.
Useful Information & Facilities by TTD for Tirumala Darshan by Walk
- TTD runs free buses from Tirupati Railway Station and Bus Stand. Pilgrims intend to walk up the hills can use these buses.
- Parking is available for private vehicles at Srivari Mettu & Balaji Link Bus Stand at Alipiri. Vehicles can be collected the next day at your convenience.
- TTD provides free transportation of the luggage of pilgrims from the bottom to the top of the hill. Luggage counter is available at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple, who does the luggage transportation to the hill shrine.
- Luggage can be collected later from the Luggage Room, opposite MBC-37 in Tirumala.
- On both routes, pilgrims will get the facility of clean drinking water, washrooms, shelters, lightings, medical assistance, and security guards to ensure safety.
- Free Accommodation & Free Meals are available for pilgrims at PACs (Pilgrims Amenities Complex).
If you have any questions on how to reach Tirumala by walk, please leave a comment below and we will be happy to help!
K Ramesh says
Hi Sir I am coming to the vist lord venkateswara by footpath Darshan token available time place send me sir
Vishwanathan says
Hi sir i am coming to visit lord venkatachalathapathy by footpath token available for online booking on febuary 2021 detail kindly send me the detail sir,
Yelunkuda vada venkatachalapathy
Govinda govinda.
Jitendra says
Sir I want to coming on Saturday tickets available
CH. ANIL KUMAR says
Sir Alipiri nundi kalinadakaku divya dharshanam prastutam vunda token vevaralu mariyu timinags telupagalaru
Umakannan says
Is Srivari mettu open now a days after pandemic situation
surya teja reddy says
Hi,
Thank you for the details provided above. I am planning for single day darshan. I wanted to know if any accommodation will be available in Tirumala for freshup like bathing and keeping bags safely.
Sangeeta says
Is it start darshan by walk in this covid period
Sangeeta says
Is it open to walk and take darshan of tirupati in covid
Sindhura says
Divya Darshan tickets available or not in January 3
Rajeswari says
Are pedestrians allowed on 2nd January of 2021
Dr Purushottam TS says
Sir please let me know That today there is a Darshan by walk through steps
Sridhar M says
Hi,
I am planning to come tomorrow morning at tirumala via Allipiri Foot Path, I don’t have the special entry or any dharshan tickets am planning to get free dharshan tickets from gali temple alipiri foot path. Can I come for it
Sridhar says
Hi sir please inform the time of alipiri to tirumala by walking what was the time for darshan I will come on 9 January 2020 so please how much time I will stay in tirumala for darshan
Hema says
This is hema we travelling from Bangalore I have the doubt regarding the is there allowing to climb the steps to tirumala pls help out in this
Nagaraja sk says
Date 25/12/2020 nadu ee seva labhyamundaa.. leda??
Sm Rao says
Kindly let me know that, Upto 25 dec 2020 is this divya darshan available or not due to corona pandemic.
Manoj says
Hi sir I am coming to the visit lord Venkateswara by footpath Darshan token available for time and place send me
Upendra Valluri says
Is Srivari Mettu Path opened for darshan or not ?
M.Sekar. says
I am booking online Rs.300 ticket on 11/10/20, so allow to alipiri mettu footpath? and please given footpath timings.
annapurna says
Hi i want to climb the stairs in tirupati through alpiri route and do the darshan. i want to know is there any accomadation provided in tirupati as i will reach tirupati by bus around 3 am and need to fresh up before climbing stairs .
Ravoori says
The video is very nice except in the end when it was a bit erratic. Thrilling to watch all the pilgrims climbing with total devotion.
Raghu says
I wanted come by footsteps from alipiri
Mettu.
Where can I do tonsure
Can I get room to stay
Ravinder says
Please help me out with procedures and provide a guide if possible around my trip
V SRIHARI SARMA says
Darsanam tikets are available in srivari mettu at any time
Yankit Ganesh Jain says
I want to start my journey now is it possible ?
Balram says
How we get rooms from srivari mettu by walking
P. Jyothi w/o Damodar Reddy P says
Please let me know that at present tokens will be given for all piligrims or a limited people?
Sharanya says
Is srivari mettu route safe?
Ramya says
Alipri closing time? Is it safe for night travel?
Srinath Iyengar says
After reaching Tirumala by walk, will there be waiting time for the darshan. Usually how much time will it take to have darshan
BODA RAVINDER says
Hello sir,
During pongle festival time 10/01/2020 to 20/01/2020 can ttd provide divya darshan tickets
Balakrishna salunke says
Dear Sir,
We members of 16 nos and reaching TiruPati on 10.01.2020 night about 11PM and intend to come by walk to Tirumala. Please advice us about token and accomodation facility at Tirumala
With regards
Prathibha.G says
Free accommodation will be available for members who walk through Srivari mettu and accommodation available in Tirumala or tiruati.
Sasidhar Darla says
there is no free accommodation
Rekha says
Hello, After taking Alipiri mettu and reaching Tirumala how long would it take for darshanam? Will the darshanam be in special entry? Which would be ideal place for stay for the people who take stairs, Tirupati or Tirumala?
Sasidhar Darla says
No one can say how long it takes for darshan. It depends on the rush during that particular day. Ideally, you can stay in Tirupati. But if you can find an online booking in Tirumala then it will be convenient as well.