It was my mother’s wish to visit Tirumala during Srivari Brahmotsavam. We have been visiting Tirumala Tirupati Venkateshwara temple quite often since my childhood. But it was only once before with family members taking the pedestrian path to reach the Tirumala hill top from Tirupati foot hills. But when I go with friends and cousins, I prefer to take this pedestrian path since it is as good as any other trekking experience along with a bit of spirituality! The temple of Lord Balaji is located atop one of a range of seven hills – Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. The pedestrian path covers only 2 of these hills and the distance to be covered is around 9 kms.
This post is all about taking pedestrian path to reach the hilltop from Alipiri. I plan to cover the amenities provided by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for such pedestrian pilgrims. Hope this will help when you plan to visit the temple next time :). Tirupati city is well connected with all forms of transport modes via road, train and flights. If your wish is to take the pedestrian path, you should reach a place called ‘Alipiri’ – which is the starting point, well connected by local transport from airport, railway station and bus stations. If you are driving on your own, you can park your vehicle at Alipiri and proceed towards entrance point towards the steps.
At the very beginning itself you have a free luggage carry counter operated by TTD. In this counter, you may opt to drop your belongings in locked baggage that you wish not to carry while taking the pedestrian path. Ensure to carry only wallet, camera, water bottles and any other valuables if you feel necessary with you. The luggage will reach Tirumala in less than 2 hours usually and the same can be collected by the pilgrims once they reach the hilltop upon producing the receipt obtained while depositing the luggage. Walking will usually take 2 to 4 hrs depending on your fitness.
I would suggest you start taking the pedestrian path without any foot ware since this entire place is considered holy and sacred. There is an advantage in going barefoot here. Most of the path is made of long stone slabs which are firmly cemented. When you walk on such stone slabs with not so smooth and flat surface, your feet will experience the acupressure treatment in all the pressure points there. There by it rejuvenates all those parts of your body which are controlled by the pressure points in your feet. Climbing the initial 1000 steps would be a real testing time if you aren’t regular at exercising. These initial steps are very steep and you can always relax for a while by looking at the beauty around! There are so many variety of trees through out the either sides of pedestrian way. You can take the support of railings to halt and proceed. Most of the path is covered with 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.
There are a number of statues of lord in various incarnations all through out at regular distance. Also, there is potable water supply and toilets in the way at convenient distances all along. Once you reach a place called ‘Namala Konda’, TTD has set up a separate darshan registration facility. They take your biometrics and give you darshan tickets. Forget not to collect the tickets as this facility is set up specifically for pedestrian pilgrims and you don’t need to wait in the compartments too long unlike others. This wasn’t there before and the TTD seem to have started giving priority for pedestrians. ‘Namala Konda’ is very much visible with brightly illuminated florescent lights in the night from most of the places in Tirupati city and nearby villages/highways. Once you are at this elevated place, forget not to see the full view of the Tirupati city. Soon after this, there are many shopkeepers who sell refreshments including snacks and light tiffin at a nominal cost. If you are too tired, take a break for sometime here and then proceed. From this point onwards the walk would be much more easier for next 6+ kms since the path is more or less flat and you wouldn’t feel the steepness.
On the way there are many interesting places amidst the forest range. Few to name include the deer park and the tall statue of Hanuman. If you wish, you can feed the deers with carrots! On our way we were able to spot many cats, rats and bhors. Also there is a stretch of forest which has Red Sandalwood trees. Keep an eye on both the sides of the pedestrian path for the information on some of the wild animals that have been spotted in this forest range. Often you will see a bunch of security guards through out the pedestrian path to ensure safety of the pilgrims. Right now they allow pedestrian pilgrims to take this path between 4am and 12am, it remains closed for the remaining 4 hours in a day. To enjoy the nature better and to avoid day time temperature, I suggest you to start the walk either in the early morning around 5 or in the evening after 6. Most preferred time would be morning as you get to enjoy the nature better in the early day light. After walking a couple of kilometers from the Hanuman staute, another ticket checkpoint is set up. There you need to show your earlier obtained darshan tickets and get it stamped with officials. If you don’t have this stamping, you will not be entertained for the special darshan being offered for pedestrians.
From this point onwards, the pedestrian path converges with the descending vehicles road path. This is for about a kilometer. The scene of the nature and forest area from this point is picturesque! I would suggest you spend few minutes here before heading for the final steep hill of steps. This is really exhaustive and be prepared to climb another 1000 steps and that is it! You are done with a walk of 9 kms and 3550 steps. Head on to collect your luggage from the counter and then to free amenities complex to get hair tonsured if you wish and then for bathing. Don’t expect this complex to be very clean since so many thousands of people use it on a daily basis.
You have an option to either safeguard your luggage in this complex or near the queue complex where you enter into the darshan compartments. There is a free bus to drop you at ‘Vaikuntam Queue Complex 2’ where the final leg of journey towards ‘Ananda Nilayam’ (God’s sanctum sanctorum). Before getting into this queue, better safeguard your mobiles, camera or any other electronic equipments with lockers provided by TTD only just before entering any of the queue complexes. This is a must for everyone’s security.
From here on you will be let into compartment #13 or 14. You may have to wait for a max of 2 hours in these compartments before getting into the moving queue to reach ‘Ananda Nilayam’. Free Laddu prasadam tickets (One per head) will be given in the queue itself. Collect prasadam in exchange of these tickets after darshan. Upon coming out of the temple, collect all your belongings from luggage/mobile counters. If you are still energetic, feel free to take the pedestrian path else you have the buses plying every 2 minutes to get back to ‘Alipiri’ I am planning to write separate articles on various other temples in Tirumala and Tirupati with the help of my friend Chakri. More to follow soon.
simone says
I am planning to reach Tirupati around 27 July and would like to walk up the stairs from Sreevari Mettu. By the time I start the walk, it will be 11 AM. Is it advisable to start this late to get Divya Darshan tickets for the same day?
Mohan says
Hi Simone, Divya Darshan Tokens will be given at ~1300th Step when you take the Sreevari Mettu route. Passage Will be shut down at 5:30 PM. Given you are starting at 11AM, you will certainly get free darshan (Divya Darshan) tickets free of cost enroute. However, the timings for Divya Darshan are different on different days of the week. On normal days, around 3-4 hours are dispensed for Divya Darshan and on top days it goes to 10 hours. Given 27th is a weekday, you should most likely get darshan the same day.
sures says
Thanks Mohan for your article, really helps us , I am planing to go tirumala via alipiri early morning, my family has going directly to Tirumala and planned to book 300rs tickets to my family members including me.
i am having BP health issue and start early morning 4 AM . Any suggestions to what important things to carry like medicals, food etc… for june 30th no rooms are available and any chance to get if use recommendations.
regards
Suresh
Nand kr jha says
I wants to visit today which will be better I have appointment at CMC Vellore on 10th. November.please help and guide.i am on rout to tripathi by train.
Pankaj says
Hi Mohan,
Like you, I am also visiting the Balaji temple since I was a kid.
But since last couple of years, I wasn’t able to visit it coz of some reasons.
I just want to know that if I need to do the online booking for the darshan if I’m taking the pedestrian path or not? I read that you mentioned that we will get a ticket at “Namala Konda”. So I guess that is the answer.
But still confirming, as one of my family member is going to climb up the hill on knees. Which itself is a challenge. So do not want any further delay for the darshan once we reach there.
If you could confirm the answer, it’ll be great.
AWESOME DESCRIPTION. I CAN VISUALIZE EVERYTHING YOU MENTIONED 🙂
Mohan says
To be on the better side of things, book the online darshan tickets! May god shower you all with the energy to get a blissful darshan.
keerthan r says
i am planning to climb on friday Evening 12-07-2017 , so will i get the divya darshan and can i get the accomodation for free.
Sai hemanth says
HI MOHAN,
I would like to keep karpuram for every step,is it allowed there.
nivi says
yes,its allowed.
Rajalingam says
I can walk footpath, where do can car parking?
ANANTHARAM says
I have gone through your article, It is quite informative. Thank you very much.I am planning to make dharshanam of lord SRI BALAJI and I was very eager to get information about climbing tirumala mountain. But is it not difficult to climbs with barefoot for diabetics ,and about safety.
RAJKKUMAR K.S.J says
Govinda Govinda Govinda. I have planned to come to Tirumala on July 16th 2017. On this date is Foot Path Journey available from Alipri to Balaji Sannathi. Can get free darshan ticket as a Foot Path devotee, where can I get is there any time limit.
Kganesan says
Yes
skcark says
you can undertake foot path mode as you like. prefer daytime for convenience sake (if this is ur first occasion of vist).there r two different route to reach d abode. alipiri route the tough route normally preferred by majority of d devotees. another one from srivari mettu, starts from srinivasamangapuram. this is less tedious n takes 3 hours whereas the Alipiri takes 6 &1/2 hours. on the free darshan coupon issued to the devotees after capturing the thumb impression n photo. it should be shown in the counter to join the queue under foot path darshan , different from free darshan. normally it should be produced within 24 hours (from issuing time).
Devi says
I heard there will be wild animals roaming . Is it safe to go on foot through alipiri route.
Mohan says
It is safe to go through Alipiri route by walk. Make sure to go in groups than going alone. Follow the guidelines mentioned along the path.
Chandru says
Very Very Safe. You can enjoy walking, first 2083 steps are really hard to walk for non fitness person or skip regular execise(i wounder 70’s lady walk easier then youngster). after 2083 dont stop or taking long time rest. contiune walking 6 km in flatten road with less steps this will complete around 2900 steps. Now Balance 650 Steps will be little tough in this first 350 crossing will hard and enoughable after that can do it easier.
I loved walking in this route compared to 2nd route with less step around 2500( open 6 am to 6 pm).
walking in night with Cool NIght Really Great.
Hema says
Sound great!! My family n myself will surely visit soon!!
kamath says
Thank you Mohan ji for the details. May god bless you.
Mohan says
Glad it helped you. Thanks for your wishes.
priya says
please tell which month is more suitable for walking in the footsteps in Tirupati-February or March in terms of climate.Also tell how much time will it take to walk from the starting point till the end and tell whether is there any short route so that the traveler can finish walking in half an hour or one hour from a particular venue to the final destination(temple)
Mohan says
Feb may be relatively better due to rising temperatures in March towards Summer onset. In either case, my suggestion would be to start early morning around 4:30/5AM or late in the evening post 5:30PM.
karthi says
Pls say about Laddu paid counter opening time
Chandru says
Between 8 am to 10 am
karthi says
Which is the root for foot path?
Padmanabhan G says
Thank you for b the information
Ramasamy says
Is possible to climb on Saturday and Sunday?? I heard weekend days not allowed to climb mountain for dhavasthanam…
Mohan says
All days are allowed for climbing up by foot.
R ARUN VIJAY says
Dear Sir,
Can I get Free Accomodation if i go by foot path via alipiri and when can i get my divya dharshanam if i start at alipiri end at 6pm
Mohan says
There is no special free accommodation as such. You would need to head over to central reservation office (CRO) for all the room bookings.
Chandru says
Amount start 50, 100
Sushma says
I with m family member is going to tirumala for lords darshan.’
3 people are young to climb the foot path from Alipiri or Srivari Mettu , but my mother she will not able to climb any of this two path.
If I have entry pass of my mother and rest we 3 will go by foot path, then shall we meet at one point together.
Is the entry pass also available for the foot walker from Srivari-Mettu point.
please reply with any other extra needful information
Ullas says
you can make arrangement for your mom to directly meet at the entry point before getting to the line and you can go by walk and i don’t have much info about the walk.
i m a devotee too
Shinoy says
Hello, I am planning to start climbing from Alipiri at 8 pm today so I would be reaching tirumala at 2 am. What time would I get Srivari darshan? Should I wait till 10 am after reaching tirumala or is the darshan open for pedestrians even at 3 am?
Chandru says
it depend upon the strength of people over they, i started at 9.30 pm down reached 1:00 am. made myself refresh and came to queue around 3.30 am reached godown at 4.15 am got dharisanam at 9.00 am
sudhakar says
Is there dress code for Rs 300/- darshan also? Can I do the darshan in shirt and pant?
Balaji says
For 300 rs Darshan Dhoti & Shirt are mandatory
Shantha says
Is there any walking stick available while climbing
Ramachandran Ravoori says
No. No walking stick is provided. Railing is provided for one to hold and climb. Railing is not there for the last Mokalla parvatham, which starts at step 2910 and ends at the final step 3550, which is 640 steps and not 1000 as mentioned in the blog.
ravindra says
Hi,
I have one oath. I want to fire harati karporam each step in alipiri 3550 steps. how much time it will take to do all 3550 steps. is it safe doing this early morning 5 AM onwards. Thanks for the great info Prabhu.
Regards,
Ravindra
Roopesh says
Recently my family members did the same in the path. They started by 7 30 am and reached by 3 pm ! They were ladies. So it might take atleast half an hour or an hour lesser to you
Kapil says
Thank you very much it was really helpful. Thanks a God bless for future endeavours. Namo Bhagawate Vasudevaya Namaha.
Saket says
Appreciate the efforts you have taken to post this very useful information for the benefit of others. Kudos!
shubham says
Hello Prabhu sir.
Thanks for the above info.
please may i know how much time it will take for Darshan after reaching Tirumala by steps ?
thank you.
Rasmi says
We are planning to travel during Oct 29 2016. We are planning to drive from bangalore to Tirupati. Do we have car parking facility near Alipiri or sreevari mettu? We have already booked our accomodation in tirumala. We would be returning only on Oct 30th.
Priya says
Planning to go by walk to thirumala from alipiri alone. Is there a problem for a girl to see balaji alone?
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Irrespective of gender , there is no such fear enroute to meet lord balaji in tirumala . Chant his name and start trekking . have a blessed divine journey
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Arun says
Govindha Govindha,
I am. Planning of taking Alipiri by walk route to Tirumala on 30.07.2016 with my wife and 10+ month Baby, pls let me know if climate is good enough to walk, since I am carrying Baby I don’t want to take risk, Baby is having slight cough and had fever few days back.
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
If u want to be safe with baby on board , i prefer to choose srivari mettu route .
Its lords island and everyone is safe on his hands . have a blessed trip
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Murali says
Thanks for your detailed write-up. I’m wondering what e-Special entry Darshan is. I know that we need book this online for Rs.300.
My question is: Can I climb to the top via the pedestrian path and then access this Special entry Darshan? Will it help me in reducing the time spent in the queue?
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
With 300 rs darshan u can have darshan in 1-2 hours . and again we cant estimate the darshan time as lord has to fix the appointment . sometimes divya darshan queue will move faster than 300 rs queue . for 300 darshan u can book online or via current booking for same day at srinivasam complex ( u have to carry photo ID proof for it ) . my suggestion is go for divya darshan queue and relax urselves and have darshan at the mentioned time .
Govindhaa..Govindhaa
Murali says
Thanks
Arun Kumar R says
Hi sir,
I am planning to visit tirumala on 26th July (tuesday) by walk from sreevari meetu. Please let me know how much time it ll take for darshan if i come by walk.
With Regards,
Arun kumar R.
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
with regular breaks u can reach tirumala via srivari mettu in 2 hours at the maximum . after getting urselves refreshed and proceed for divya darshan , u can get the darshan in 2-4 hours at the maximum . sometimes if u enter by 7 or 8 pm , u can get the darshan directly . and again its the darshan he gives , not we can predict .
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Radha Kanth says
Thank u. Very exhaustive and informative. Grt Srivari Seva. Wish u write more of such useful yatras. Regards
Phani says
Can you please let me know or guide me at what time i can start from as Pedestrian from Alipiri to Tirumala .I have booked ticket for darshan at morning 10 am.
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
If u have booked for darshan at 10 am , then it is wise to start from 8 pm the previous night from alipiri foot step.normally it will take 5-6 hours to cover alipiri route , to be on safer side its better to start by previous night itself and reach early morning , take sufficient rest and have darshan by 10 am . alternatively if u start by 6.30am from srivari mettu , u can reach by 9am in tirumala . but u will be provided free divya darshan , then y u still go for 300 darshan ?
Govindha Govindha
Phani says
Thank you for guiding me.I was survived by parents and kids, For their purpose i have chosen 300 darshan.And one more doubt ,i have book room(600) as well and check in time slot is 00:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs ,where should i go and collect the accommodation details in the mid night.Could you please guide me on this as well.
Thank you
Phani
Saraswathi says
Is there tigers roaming in the alipiri route?. I am planning to walk on the 8th july. Is it safe to walk?
Saraswathi says
I am planning to walk through alipiri route on Friday 8th July. Is there tigers or wild animals in that route. Is it safe to walk?
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Entire route is guarded by armed security . so never worry about tigers or other wild animals enroute .
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Manjunath says
No, there are no tigers in that area. Only leopards are there. I read in newspaper yesterday. Pls google “leopard tirumala”
krishna says
I and two friends are going to balaji temple on 9th july , from mysore this is the first time visiting, so pls guid
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
have u booked the 300 rs darshan ticket or u r going as footpath pilgrim or free darshan ?
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Rama says
Problem creating login id in the TTD website when trying to get the ticets:, i do not have india phone number and it is not accepting my USA zipcode/pincode. What can be done? WHo should i contact
Rama says
I need to book accommodation for Sunday night on July 17 for 5 people ( all ladies). Is there any way I can book accomadation online which safe money not a issue ?
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
OM NAMO VENKATESAYA
booking in ttd guest houses is some what tough process as tickets gets exhausted at the day of opening itself , that is 90th day . tickets / accommodation in ttd is over till september 30th 2016 . alternatively u can book rooms in ttd run vishnu nivasam or srinivasam or mathavam guest houses at tirupati . accommodation is not done online in these places , u have to personally visit those counters and get ur tickets booked on first come first serve (they take all your groups photo / biometric finger prints etc and u have to produce ur id cards) . as per my previous experience not all times its safe to stay in ttd run houses , plus all are with basic amenities only . u cant expect much in those guest houses .
if u need any accommodation over in tirupaty mail me : ppraburajkumar at gmail.com and i will send u the contact details , u can stay over there . have a hassle free darshan
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Jayaraman says
hi
I am Coimbatore ….I planned to visit tirupati through my car..I wanna know
is there any car parking facilities in foot path ??? kindly tell me some full details about parking facilities
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
before Alipiri footpath , u can find Balaji Bus Stand(very near to alipiri garuda circle) where u can park ur car and start trekking via alipiri starting point which is few meters away . on the other hand if u choose srivarimettu route for trekking , parking available at foothills . but since very very few use this route , its not safe to park there . so choose alipiri route and park in balaji bus stand .
Govindhaa Govindhaa
sanjay agrawal says
I want accommodation on alpiri foot path for tirumala please tell me
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Lot of private stays available near alipiri footpath . u can stay there
Govindhaa Govindhaa
JAYANTA RANJAN DEY says
respected sir,
i am planning to have lords dharsan along with my 2kids wife and my 70yrs old mother on 22nd july. this time we are planning for a foot path walk to temple please advise me which root will be easier for us.
and can get adeluxe accomodation to stay at tirumala for 2days.
govinda govinda
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
with large amount of people accompanying on the trekking , i would suggest Alipiri route . though it takes 5-6 hours , it is always busy with people , lot of refreshment options and open 24 hours . on the other hand , if u choose srivari mettu route , it is open on day time only and very very less options for refreshment stalls and very less people using it .
if u want to trek at lesser time with aged people on board , let me suggest u to go via srivari mettu route . while reaching the top of the hill , u can go to CRO office and check the availability of rooms .
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Sathish Krishnan says
I am planning to visit on 11th ghisa Month with old parent. Which route is suitble for walk up hill. Also are cars allowed up to srivari entrance. Can i get accommodation for one night on 11 july
PRABHU RAJKUMAR says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
you can prefer srivari mettu route being old aged parents with u . cars are allowed upto 500 mts before srivari mettu starting point . u can park and start trekking . entire footpath is connected with PA systems where u can get the info about rooms availability at frequent intervals .
Govindhaa Govindhaa
sanjay agrawal says
On. Foot path my accommodation reservation enquary available please tell me
Thanks
Vivek Vijayan says
Accommodation reservation enquiry is not available on the path way.
uma hassan says
Is their any group going from bangalore climbing steps to tirumala, i would like to join them.
sweet says
Hlllo which place of steps is good for walk ….
Prabhu says
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Both the routes are good for trekking . choose based on your convenience .
Govindha Govindha
Sindhoojas says
Thanks for your information. But I’m not clear with which route I should travel. I feel difficult in climbing steps. is alipiri route is best for me ???
Prabhu Rajkumar says
Om Namo Venkatesaya.
If you feel difficult then i would suggest to go via Srivari Mettu route . U can take free Devasthanam buses to Srivari mettu from Tirupaty Railway Station . from srivari mettu starting point it will take approx 2 hours to reach the hill top with freq breaks .
also many old aged people , even handicapped people take the traditional alipiri route which takes 5-6 hours . pls dont choose the route for shorter duration or for quick arrival or so to reach temple .
choose the route on your convenience . have belief in Lord Balaji and start trekking . he will guide u all the way
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Bhavani Krishna Iyer says
Hi,
I hail from Malaysia.
This is a general words of comfort for those planning to walk up to Tirumala now or in the future. I have been walking annually the last 3 years using the Allipiri footpath. Please shirk all anxieties and fears, after setting foot on the first step, leave the rest to Perumal Ji to see you through to the top. On my second walk, I had both knees wrapped in traditional medicine from a wicked moutaining experience and I did it in a breeze . When you heave a sigh of relief having scaled the steps, you will be left only sheer bliss and maybe some exhaustion and nothing more.
Adopt the “just do it” attitude and dont read too much into postings as they may create unfounded . Assess for yourself after the first walk, and you will want to do it more.
Regards and all the best and Om Namo Narayanaya, Govinda! Govinda!
Vivek Vijayan says
Both the routes have their own variations based on when you want to walk and your physical ability and things like that. I have attempted to compare the two routes here. Hope that helps.
Ravi says
Sir both alipiri and Sri vari mettu margam are have same for the believe of the God blessings
Vimal Gopal says
Thank you for all the information. You have covered almost everything that i need to know. But only one thing that concerns me is – Do i get free darshan tickets and other facilities which i can avail by going through the Alipiri path even in Sri vari metu path?
Please try to respond as soon as possible since it will be very useful to me.
Prabhu says
Om Namo Venkatesaya .
If u are going via alipiri route(3550 steps) u will be given free biometric token at 2083th step and it will be verified at 2850th step..
If u are going via srivarimettu route(2400 steps) u will be given free biometric token at 1200th step and it will be verified at 2090th step ..
with that coupon only u will be permitted to enter the divya darshan queue which is intended only for pedestrian pilgrims ..
1 free laddoo will be given for that token in addition to paid laddoos ( 4 laddoos for 70 rs or 2 laddoos for 25 rs ) .
Govindhaa Govindhaa
Prabhu says
Om Namo Venkatesa
Is there multiple route?
//
Alipiri ( 7 kms from railway station ) – 5 to 6 hours approx to reach the top of hill , open 24 hours…
Srivari Mettu ( 20 KMS from tirupati railway station ) – 2 hours to reach the top of hill , Open from 6AM – 5PM only .
Alipiri can be reached via buses going to tirumala – 12 rs is d fare from tirupati bus stand . alternatively free buses to both the footpath starting points will be available from tirupati railway station at 1 hour interval . autos charge 70 or 80 rs to alipiri , 250 rs to srivari mettu .
can kids walk with foot ware.
// Yeah – They can
Is there a dress code for girls/boys/women/Men?
// For trekking no dress code is required .
– is it safe to walk alone?
// Approx around 30000 people walk through the footpath daily . so never worry about loneliness . Once in 50 steps , u have drinking water facility , toilets etc . entire foot path is guarded with armed securities . never worry about safety in tirumala . Lord balaji will be guiding u throughout the entire journey .
Govindha Govindha
Rama says
Thanks for all the information you had posted . I have visited the temple many times, but have not walked. this this during my visit i am planning to walk. Can you give me any guidance? My plan is to start walking by 5 or 6am.
– Is there multiple route?
– you had said in earlier post it will be good to walk with out foot ware – can kids walk with foot ware.
– How long the walk will take for 50+ old person., a rough estimate might help?
– Is there a dress code for girls/boys/women/Men?
– is it safe to walk alone?
Deiva says
I am giving reply based on my recent experiences
– Is there multiple route?
Ans – Yes. Alipiri and Sri vari metu. this blog should have enough information abt both routes. Alipiri is open throughout the day whereas srivari metu is open only from 6 Am – 6P.m. Reaching sri vari metu takes 30 minutes from tirupathi railway station whereas alipiri is just 10 minutes away.
– you had said in earlier post it will be good to walk with out foot ware – can kids walk with foot ware.
Ans – Yes. It is fully protected from sunlight with sunroofs. so not a problem.
– How long the walk will take for 50+ old person., a rough estimate might help?
Ans – I have travelled by sri vari metu 2 months back. It depends on fitness of the person. If you are fine with climbing steps take this route otherwise take alipiri route
– Is there a dress code for girls/boys/women/Men?
Ans – No dress code in foot paths. but its better to dress in full attire (pants, dhoti) and not wear shorts.
– is it safe to walk alone?
Ans – I hope so. In tirupathi you are never alone.. There are always people around you!
Rama says
thanks for all the information.
When going into Temple – Is there any dress code ?
AR K ESWARAN says
is it safe to walk alone
yes Lord Balaji will always accompany with you. you need not worry