Srivari Mettu Foot Path Tirumala Entry Timings Darshan Tickets Steps Count and distance to reach from Railway Station, Bus Stand & Renigunta Airport.
Tirupati city has two foot path routes to Tirumala for devotees to trek and reach Lord Venkateswara Temple. The original way and ancient practice to tirumala darshan is to be done by walking the seven hills. One entry is from Alipiri gate & Other is from Srivari Mettu which is backside of Seshadri hills. Srivari Mettu is 5 KM from Srinivasa Mangapuram temple.
Importance of Tirumala Srivari Mettu:
There are total 5 known ways to reach Tirumala hill from various places around Tirupati. Most popular is Alipiri mettu. Second most popular is Srivari Meetu near Srinivasa Mangapuram temple. It is believed that Sri Venkateswara along with padmavati Devi has taken the route of Srivari Mettu path to reach Tirumala Hill after his Marriage. People who cannot walk 15 to 18 KM often take this route of Srivari Mettu and they can reach just by climbing stairs of 2388 on any given day.
Tirupati Srivari Mettu Entry Timings & Directions:
Tirumala is located in the deep canopy of Seshachalam Reserve forest range. Due to its popular visit by devotees every day from past 2000 years different routes, srivari mettu was the easiest one to reach the temple. The steps starting point is the deep forest at the base of Narayanadri Hill. Devotees need to note that Srivari Mettu entry is allowed for limited time during the day and night time visit is prohibited due to wildlife movement.
There are many stone mandapams constructed during the reign of various kings, states the frequent use of Srivari mettu from centuries ago. A forest check post is placed at the entry of reserve forest.
Srivari Mettu Forest Check post opens at 06:00 AM every day.
Closing time for forest gate entry is 04:30 PM
Srivari Mettu Opening time for foot path climbing is 06:30 AM every day.
Last time to entry in Srivari Mettu Queue line is 05:00 PM every day.
During Floods & Heavy monsoon days timings & entry is restricted partially until safety assessment by TTD.