Foot Path Chennai To Tirupati
Footpath to Tirupati:
> There are two footpaths available at Tirupati.
> The distance to Tirumala from Alipiri is nearly 9 km whereas the distance from Srivari Mettu is less than 3 km.
> Footpath is allowed only from 6 am to 6 pm.
> It consists of around 2350 steps.
> It takes nearly one and half hours to climb the hill.
> Fully forest surrounded and looks beautiful
Facilities on the way:
> Drinking water and taps are available.
> Restrooms are available the entire way.
> Food and refreshment will be available.
> TTd buses are available on the way.
> autos are also available on the way.
> Free darshan ticket will be issued on the 1200th step.
> Luggage can be left at the down counter and be collected at the top.
Covid restrictions:
> The TTD chief vigilance and Security officer said that the pathway was closed on march dew to covid infection.
> After a long gap the footpath has open for the devotees.
> In the easy and shortest route to reach.
> Devotees with either online or offline darshan tickets will only be allowed in this route.
> Devotees are allowed only from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm.
> Enough facilities are arranged like lighting and sanitisers throughout the path.
Chennai balaji travels:
> From Chennai if your going to Tirupati at footpath Chennai Balaji travels will drop you at Srivari Mettu which is the shortest route to Tirupati, and it takes nearly 2 hours to walk. The driver will be waiting for you at the hill before you reach. And all your languages and things can also be left along with the driver and he will safely hand it over to you. as you book at Chennai Balaji travels you need not get any darshan tickets on the footpath, the driver will provide you with the darshan ticket free of cost. one day footpath is also available. Tirupati car packages will drop you at Sriveri Mettu on or before the time and there you can start your footpath and get the darshan of Sri Balaji and can return back to Chennai within a day.
Suggestions:
> It’s better to choose a footpath from Srivari Mettu, it’s just within the 3-kilometer distance.
> It’s better to carry water bottles along with you, even though the water bottles and taps are available at the path in some emergency situations it will help you.
> Many buses and autos are also available on the way if needs you can make use of them.
> Darshan tickets can be received at the 1200th step.
> Luggage can be kept at the down counter and receive at the top.