Which is better Srivari Mettu or Alipiri?
There are 2388 steps from Srivari Mettu and distance wise, it is about 2.1 Kms. to reach tirumala. Its a much faster route to reach Tirumala than from Alipiri. This route is well maintained throughout with sheds to avoid heat and rain.
How many km is Srivari Mettu 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.
How many steps Srivari Mettu to Tirumala?
2388 steps
Trek from SHRIVARI METTU is the shortest to reach tirumala by walk. In total one has to climb 2388 steps. This is about 5 Km from Alipiri and one can reach this place by public buses that APSRTC is running regularly.
Is Srivari Mettu open after floods?
Tirupati, Nov 20: After witnessing unprecedented rains leading to floods and landslides, the ghat roads leading to the holy Tirumala Hills have been re-opened for vehicular movement. It had remained closed for three days due to heavy rains and flash floods.
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 footpath open?
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.
Can we walk from Tirupati to Tirumala?
For a reasonably fit person, it takes only about an hour and a half to walk to Tirumala. One can engage an auto from Tirupati to visit the Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram and then get dropped off at Srivari metlu to reach Tirumala by foot. the total number of steps 3550, around 9kms distance.
Is walking allowed in Tirumala?
Those coming to Tirumala by walk will be allowed from Alipiri footpath only. Srivari Mettu footpath will remain closed. Alipiri footpath will be opened from 6 a.m to 4 p.m only and those with tickets only will be allowed. Ghat roads will be opened between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Is walking allowed in Alipiri?
TTD recently announced that only those devotees with confirmed darshan tickets under the VIP break darshan, Rs. 300 special entry darshan, and the slotted sarva darshan categories will be allowed to trek along the twin pedestrian routes leading to the hill town.
Is Alipiri footpath open September 2021?
How to reach Srivari Mettu?
To reach Srivari Mettu pilgrims can take free buses which will start from the Tirupati Bus Stand or Alipiri. Srivari Mettu will be opened every day from 06.00 AM – 05.00 PM. Srivari Mettu Footpath Opening Timings Today is from 06.00 AM – 05.00 PM.
What are the hours of operation for the Srivari Mettu footpath?
Srivari Mettu Footpath opens from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm. But this path remains open for 24 hours on special days such as Annual Garuda Seva day, Vaikunta Ekadasi.
How far is Srivari Mettu from Tirupati?
Srivari Mettu is around 20 kilometres from the city of Tirupati. It is said that, Lord Venkateswara himself travelled in this route to reach Tirumala from Srinivasa Mangapuram.
Which is the best walk path to Tirumala?
Srivari Mettu, which is near Srinivasa Mangapuram is an alternative walk path to Tirumala. Many pilgrims prefer Srivari Mettu to Alipiri Mettu, due to its easy to climb nature and less number of steps. Srivari Mettu is around 20 kilometres from the city of Tirupati.