Know the Latest Information about Tirupati Srivari Mettu Footpath Opening Timings, Srivari Mettu Open and Close Timings, Footpath way distance, and Timings.

Pilgrims can reach Tirumala either by taking the pedestrian path or by Ghat Road. Two footpaths called “SOPANAMARGAS “ are well laid for pilgrims to reach Tirumala on foot to attain their vows. One footpath ALIPIRI is about 7.8 Kilometers and takes 3 to 4 hours to finish. Another Footpath route starts at SRIVARIMETTU which is about 2.10 Kilometers and takes approximately 1  to 2 hours.

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Srivari Mettu Footpath Opening Timings

Every day, the two Dharma Rathams start in Tirupati at 4.00 A.M. which is the first free bus, and the Last free bus is at 5.00 P.M. The buses start at the Tirupati Railway Station which makes it very convenient for the Pilgrims who arrive by Train. From there the bus goes to Alipiri, Srinivasam, Kapila Theertham, Alipiri, Science Center, SV zoological park, Srinivasa Mangapuram, and the last destination is Srivari Mettu.

The opening timings for SriVari Mettu Footpath are 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Pilgrims can deposit their Luggage at no cost at the Srivari Mettu Entry Point. This path is open for 24 hours on special occasions like Vaikunta Ekadasi and on the day of the Annual Garuda Seva. This footpath contains 2388 steps to reach Tirumala with Resting facilities, Medical Assistance, Restrooms, Drinking Water, and constant patrol of Security. 

Sri Vari Mettu FootPath Darshan Tickets:

• Pilgrims will receive Divya Darshan Tickets which they can avail of within 8 to 12 hours. 
• Divya Darshan Tickets are issued on the same day through a biometric system.
• There is no online booking for these types of darshan tickets and Photo ID proof is a must and they must report at Vaikuntam Queue Complex- II.
• On Special Occasions of Vaikunta Ekadasi, Vaikunta Dwadasi, Annual Garuda Seva day, and New year, pilgrims will not be issued Divya Darshan Tickets.