How Much Time It Takes To Climb Tirumala By Foot?

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It takes between

3 to 3 1/2 hours

to climb up through this route. Some have reported 5 hours on this route, but we have consistently found it to be about 3 – 3 1/2 hours.

How long does it take to climb srivari mettu?

Consists of a total 3550 Steps which makes a distance of 11 km. It might take anywhere between

3 to 6 hours

depending on our speed of walking, number of breaks we take.

How many steps Tirumala hill?

The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to Lord Venkateswara will take this path to reach Tirumala on foot from Tirupati. It consists of a total

3550 Steps

which makes a distance of 12 km.

Is climbing steps allowed in Tirumala?

Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara also called as Lord Balaji,

can be trekked from two paths

. One is the long route from Alipiri, where there are more than 3400 steps and about 2 kms of walking.

Can we walk to Tirumala with slippers?


No,footwear is not prohibited

. You can wear them. But generally,the path is considered sacred & devotees refrain from wearing chappals on the path. The path is well maintained & easy to climb.

Is Alipiri open now?


Alipiri Mettu is still closed for Renovation

. Srivari Path (15 km to the west) is only open. All routes to Tirumala need a confirmed Darshan ticket – which is available only online and is already filled up for up to Sep 2021.

How many km Tirupati to Tirumala?

Distance between Tirupati to Dwaraka Tirumala by Road is

509 Kms
Distance between Tirupati to Dwaraka Tirumala by Flight is 419 Kms Travel Time from Tirupati to Dwaraka Tirumala by Road is 9:23 hrs Nearest Airport in Tirupati Tirupati International Airport (13.63, 79.42)

How much time it takes from Tirupati to Tirumala by bus?

The journey from Tirupati to Tirumala is smoothly covered by a bus in

9 hours

. The time to travel is dependent on India's traffic, roads and climatic conditions.

Who constructed Tirumala road?

Its construction was done by

the reputed contractor Ganon and Dunkly and legendary engineer Mokashagundam Visvesvaraya

also lent his knowhow for the construction of the first ghat road. On the other hand, the second ghat road runs steep from km 11 to km 17 and is prone to landslides.

Are Tirupati steps open?

Keeping in view the safety of the pilgrims,

only Alipiri walkers path will remain open from 6 am till 4 pm

, while Srivari Mettu will remain closed. Both the Ghat Roads will remain open from 5 am till 8 pm even as the Covid-19 curfew is being observed between 9 pm and 5 am. Only the darshan of the main deity is allowed.

Did Reliance build steps in Tirumala?


The claim that the shortest footpath to Tirumala ‘Srivari Mettu' is built by Reliance recently is FALSE

. The footpath is NOT recent and has been part of Tirumala history from a very long time.

How long will it take to climb Tirupati?

The first hour is tough – steep steps. Beyond that, the steps are sporadic, the route is either over a road, or a step or two in every couple of meters. It takes

between 3 to 3 1/2 hours

to climb up through this route.

Is it difficult to climb Tirupati?

Enjoy the nature and just be with it. climb slowly.

The steps upto 1000 or 1200 ,it is not very difficult to climb since there is one wide step(about 5 feet) for every 3 or 4 steps

. But after 1200th point,the steps are steep and continuous, in the sense, there are no wide steps.

Can I go to Tirupati now without booking?

Tirupati Darshan Without Online Booking : Every morning at srinivasam pligrimage guest house 300 rupees tickets are issued for same day darshanam you can come here and take the tickets with a valid id proof along with all the family members who are coming with you 90 percent chances are there that you will get a ticket …

How many hours does it take to climb Tirumala?

It took flat

1 hour 40 minutes

to reach the hill top. In between the steps are very very steep and one has to take a short break and relax before continuing the climbing.

Is footwear allowed in Srivari Mettu?


You can wear footwear at Srivari Mettu

.

What is the dress code for Tirupati Darshan?

8 answers. decent dressing is must as this place is highly worshipped,

preferable dhoti/kurta or kurta/pyjama or dhoti/shirt or lungi/shirt

will be very appreciable, normal pant shirts are not allowed for 300/- or any special darshan, enjoy this devotional place and take away divine blessings..

Is private car allowed to Tirumala?

9 answers.

Its safe to travel Tirumala by car

. The roads are safe.

What is the difference between Tirupati and Tirumala?


The town is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority and located in Tirupati (rural) mandal of Tirupati revenue division

. It is a hill town where Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located, which is the abode of Venkateswara. The town is strictly vegetarian.

How can I go to Balaji?


Direct buses from Chennai, Vellore and Bengaluru also operate from Tirupati

. From Tirupati, can also opt for private buses and paid taxi services from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Tirumala has no railhead of its own. Rather, tourists have to alight at Tirupati located 26 km or so from Tirumala.

Which railway station is near to Tirupati temple?

How to reach Tirupati by Rail. The main railhead of the place is Tirupati Railway Station that is linked with railway stations like Bangalore, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Madurai and Mumbai.

Renigunta rail station

is very close to the city and is at a distance of 15 km.

Is Tirupati temple open 24 hours?

The Tirumala temple will remain open for darshan of the Lord

between 6.30 am and 7.30 pm every day

.

How many steps are there from Tirupati to Tirumala?

Consists of a total

3550 Steps

which makes a distance of 11 km. It might take anywhere between 3 to 6 hours depending on our speed of walking, number of breaks we take.

What time buses will start to Tirumala from Tirupati?

You can catch the bus but you need to reach quick after darshan as the bus services operating between

3.30 AM to 11.00 PM

by APSRTC. In case, you miss the bus, you can stay overnight in Tirumala as there are a lot of hotels, lodges nearby temple, also AC and Non AC rooms provided by the Tirumala trust.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.