By Walk to Tirumala Hills

By walk to Tirumala, Trekking path details and Darshan updates

By Walk to Tirumala Hills thru Alipiri Mettu

Alipiri Mettu to Tirumala Hilltop Distance: 9 Km

Alipiri Mettu Total Steps Count: 3550

Total Trekking Time: 3 to 4 hours

Darshan tickets quota issued at this path: 14000 per day.

Usual time to reach Vaikuntam I : 3 hour 30 mins to 4 hours 30 mins (varies from person to person)

Alipiri Mettu is open for 24 hours s pilgrims can start their journey anytime.

Alipiri Mettu is 4 Km from Tirupati Bus station and Railway Station.

T.T.D runs Free buses from Railway station, Bus Station and T.T.D Cottages in Tirupati to Alipiri Mettu. Devotees who wish to go by walk to Tirumala hills can use this facility.

Detail plan for Alipiri footpath ( Please click on the map below to enlarge)

Devotees can find Garuda statue right at foot of Seshachalam hills(ALIPIRI Entrance)

ALIPIRI literally means resting place. In olden days devotees used to climb seven hills by foot, as there was no other option. Hence devotees who came from long distances used to take rest for some time there before starting the journey

Please do visit Sri Vaari Paadala Mandapam before taking steps

Initial 2083 steps will be more time taking, so I would advise not to go fast at while taking steps as you need much energy at later point. These initial steps are very steep and you can always relax for a while by looking at the beauty around. whenever you feel like tired relax and the cool breeze will takeout stress and strain from you. You can take the support of railings to halt and proceed. Most of the path is covered with a concrete roof, so you need not worry about sunlight or rains. TTD has done a great job by making this path so easy to keep going.

Gali Gopuram view while on the way

Once you reach to elevated place GAALI GOPURAM,  city. Soon after reaching the top, there are many shopkeepers who sell refreshments including tiffin items at a nominal cost. If you are too tired, take a break for some time here and then proceed. From this point onwards the walk would be smoother for the next 6 km since the path is more or less flat and you wouldn’t feel the steepness.

There is a Free Divya Darshan Bio-Metric Token facility is available at GAALI GOPURAM Entrance. And it is open for 24 hours. If the crowd is quite high then T.T.D Will cancel FREE DIVYA DARSHAN Tokens on Saturday, Sunday and Thursday with Prior notice.

After collecting Token pilgrim need to report within 24 hours and do remember that token is not interchangeable

From here on it is going to be a smooth walk. After walking couple of Kms from Gaali Gopuram, you will reach Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Statue which is on 7Th mile from Alipiri.

Steps pattern will be of this similar pattern right from GAALI GOPURAM till Mokaalla Parvatham

You can find deer park while on the way to Mokalla Parvatham.

SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE is at STEP no. 2850

Divya Darshan Token Checking point at step 2850, Divya Darshan token to be stamped for verification without stamping token is not valid 

Till Mokalla Parvatham it is a simple walk with little effort

Mokaalla Parvatham which stands at Step No. 2910 is of 300-400 steep steps, which culminate at the entrance of Tirumala itself.

After reaching TIRUMALA please do collect your luggage at Luggage centre

By Walk to Tirumala Hills thru Srivari Mettu

Srivari Mettu to Tirumala Hilltop Distance: 2.1 Km

Srivari Mettu Total Steps Count: 2388

Total Trekking Time: 2 hours 15 mins to 2 hours 30 mins.

Srivari Mettu Opening Timings: 6:00 am to 5:30 pm. Vehicle Entry will be restricted after 4:30 pm.

Usual Time to Reach Vaikuntam: 2 hours 30 mins to 3 hours 15 mins. It depends on the age factor

Distance from Tirupati to Srivari Mettu: 17 km

Divya Darshan tokens are issued along the path at 1200th Step i.e 1.4 km from Srivari Mettu entrance.

Darshan tickets quota issued at this path: 6000 per day.

Vehicle Parking at SriVari Mettu:

Parking is available for Private Vehicles at SriVari Mettu. Vehicles can be collected the next day at your convenience. Though path closes by 5:30 pm, security vigilance will be there for 24 hours.

Two Wheeler and Four Wheelers can be parked here.

T.T.D runs two free buses which start at 4 A.M and is available in Time gap of 45 mins.

Bus Route map : Railway Station ->Bus station -> Srinivasam -> Alipiri -> S.V.Zoological Park -> Srinivasa Mangapuram -> Srivari Mettu

A.P.S.R.T.C do run two buses with a minimum paid and is available from 4 A.M.  Bus No.151 S runs from Railway station to Srivari Mettu. Bus Route map: Tirupati Bus Station -> Railway Station -> Srinivasa Mangapuram -> Sri Vari Mettu

if free buses are not available then there is an alternate way that you can get into bus which goes to Piler, Madanapalli, Baakarapeta, Ramgampeta, Bheemavaram and then get down at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple(15 km from Tirupati).

Sri vaari mettu 6 Km (Approx) from Srinivaasa Mangapuram and Srinivasa Mangapuram is 11 Km from Alipiri Entrance.

At present, devotees are allowed to trek along the footpath between 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. in the evening. The route remains strictly closed at night.

Facilities along the Path:

1) There is a drinking water sink every 50-60 steps – so NO problems with drinking water – the water is tasty and sweet
2) About 6-7 toilets are there in the whole path – so toilets are available about every 350-400 steps!
3) Sunshades cover almost the entire path – no problems even if it is sunny. Lots of people sit on the sides of the steps – there is space and it is clean.

Sri Vari Mettu Trekking

Srivari Mettu is a much older pedestrian path to the hill shrine than from Alipiri Mettu and is believed to have been used by legendary Emperor Srikrishnadevaraya in the 16th century. However, it had remained defunct for many years before TTD had renovated it a couple of years ago and started encouraging pilgrims to use that path.
The decision to renovate Srivari Mettu was taken keeping in view the number of pilgrims trekking to Tirumala growing steadily.
Divya Darshan, a quick and free darshan along with free accommodation and food, also lures pilgrims to tread this path.

Srivari Mettu, which means the shoes of the god. All devotees offer their prayers to the deity and keep their shoes on their head.  Now there is a huge change in the pathway, T.T.D renovated the path with a roof covering to protect devotees from sunlight and rain and lighting is provided.

T.T.D has been providing all facilities to devotees along the footway.  T.T.D gives utmost priority to the pilgrims’ safety and security. Medical assistance is available all the way. Toilets are available in the walking path

Tourists can reach Srivaari Mettu footway starting point through T.T.D free buses which run from Railway station, Bus station and Alipiri.

Auto and Taxi are available for hire to reach the basement of Srivari Mettu.

Unlike ALIPIRI METTU, Sri VAARI METTU don’t have any walk

TTD free luggage counter is available at Srinivasa Managpuram Temple, who does the luggage transportation to the hill shrine. Luggage can be collected from Luggage Room, Opposite MBC 37 in Tirumala

I would advise not to take steps fast as you need much energy at a later point. Whenever you are tired relax by seating next to the steps for a while by looking at the beauty around. whenever you feel like tired relax and the cool breeze will takeout stress and strain from you.

You can take the support of railings to halt and proceed. Most of the path is covered with a concrete roof, so you need not worry about sunlight or rains.

After covering a distance of 1250 steps, There is a free Divya Darshan Bio-Metric Token facility is available.

After collecting Token pilgrim need to report as specified in the token and do remember that token is not interchangeable

Drinking water taps are available throughout the path so you don’t need to carry a water bottle. Throughout the way good lighting and Fiber Shelter is provided. And announcements are being made using speakers to update pilgrims with Divya Darshan tickets and Timings.

while on the way, you can find shopkeepers selling refreshments including snacks at a nominal cost.

Divya Darshan Token Checking point at step 2050, Divya Darshan token to be stamped for verification without stamping token is not valid 

While on the path you will find people decorating each step with Pasupu(Turmeric), Kumkum and burning Camphor. Devotees whose wishes are fulfilled will do this activity.

Pilgrims are advised to go through this route in the daylight for a better experience

Devotees Planning By Walk to Tirumala Hills

• TTD runs free buses from Tirupati Railway station to Alipiri with a frequency of 40 minutes. Pilgrims who intend to walk up the hills can use these buses right from 4 a.m.
• TTD runs free buses from Tirupati Railway station to Srivari Mettu at a frequency of 90 mins
• Srivari Mettu, devotees are allowed to trek along the footpath between 6.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in the evening. The route remains strictly closed at night
• For devotees who are planning to take Srivari Mettu, you can take buses going to Piler, Madanapalli, Baakarapeta, Ramgampeta and get down at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple.
• Private vehicle can be parked at Balaji Link Bus Station at ALIPIRI if you are going by walk.
• Free buses in Tirumala are known as “Dharma Radhams” at a frequency of 3 minutes
• I would suggest you to start taking the pedestrian path without any foot ware since Tirumala Hills is considered holy and sacred
• Free transport of the Pilgrims luggage from the bottom to the top of Hill.
• Free accommodation is available for pilgrims in PACs (Pilgrim Amenities Complex)
• Free tonsuring at Kalyanakatta,
• Free meals available at Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasada Bhavan or at PAC II
• Most of the path is made of long stone slabs which are firmly cemented
• Water supply is provided along the way.
• Toilets for both ladies and Gents are available throughout the path.
• Well lit pathway and security guards to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.
• Small restaurants along the way for refreshments and snacks.
• Pedestrians are advised to go through this route in the daylight for a better experience
• Luggage depositing centres are available at Srivari Mettu and Alipiri Mettu Entrance.
• It takes 3 hours for the luggage to reach Tirumala

Darshan Arrangements for the Devotees who plan their Darshan By walk to Tirumala

• Daily 20000 Divya Darshan tickets will be issued along the path.
• On exceeding the quota, the devotee can have Dharma Darshan after reaching Tirumala.
• Dharma Darshan line starts at SMC or Sapthagiri Resthouse during peak season.

For more details on By Walk to Tirumala Hills, please call @ 85000 85151