The document describes the Srivari Mettu pedestrian route to the Tirumala shrine, highlighting its historical significance and accessibility compared to the Alipiri path. It provides information on transportation options, facilities available for pilgrims, and the ease of the trek, mentioning the average time taken to complete it. Recommendations for best practices while trekking, such as safety and route maintenance, are also included.

1. Near srinivasamangapuramMonday, October 17, 20111SRIVARI METTUFOOT PATH ROUTE TO TIRUMALA FROM TIRUPATIIN THE SERVICE OF LORD BYT.V.NEELARAMANBangalore / Madurai

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3. SrivarimettuSrivariMettu is a much older pedestrian path to the hill shrine than from Alipiri and is believed to have been used by legendary emperor Srikrishnadevaraya in the 16th century.Monday, October 17, 20113

4. ALIPIRI AND SRIVARI METTUTirumala can be reached on foot on two paths— Alipiri, in use for a long time, and SrivariMettu, about 20 km away, nearer to Lord KalyanaVenkateshwaraSwamy temple at SrinivasaMangapuram.Monday, October 17, 20114

5. Free bus to SrivariMettuTTD runs 2 free buses with a frequency of 1-2hrs from railway station and bus stand at Tirupati . Auto and taxi are available for hire to reach the basement of srivarimettu.Monday, October 17, 20115

6. Monday, October 17, 20116PEDESTRIAN ROUTES TO REACH TIRUMALAThrougthalipiri, one has to climb 3550 steps and 10+ Km overall.Through SRIVARI METTU , it is only 2400 steps and 3km distance.

7. Monday, October 17, 20117FOOT PATH ROUTE TO REACH TIRUMALATIME CONSUMPTION FACTORTeen age and kids - 1hr.Plus 40 age group- in 2-3hrs.NOTE : IF YOU ARE WITH ANY SERIOUS AILMENT TAKE LOT OF PRECAUTION.

8. Monday, October 17, 20118SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEAlight at TIRUPATI from your point of origin across the country.

9. REACH Tirupathi Railway station and from there TTD free buses are available in 2hrs gap from 7am from RAILWAY STATION .

10. Auto can be hired for Rs.150/= to the starting point of srivarimettufrom tirupathi bus stand or Rly. Stn.

11. Monday, October 17, 20119SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTETake the darshan and blessing of Lord KalyanaVenkateshaperumal at Srinivasamangapuram and you can keep your baggages with lock and give the same at free transportation facility counter which is quite close to the temple [just 100m away from the main gate of the temple].NOTE : WITHOUT LOCK THEY WILL NOT TAKE THE LUGGAGES AND IT IS TOTAL FREE SERVICE FROM TTD BOARD.

12. Monday, October 17, 201110SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTESecond way is you can catch any bus which is going to mandanapalli from tirupathi main bus stand and get down at Srinivasmangapura and take darshan of Lord KalyanavenkateshwaraPerumal and give luggage to free collection centre and take the free bus/hire auto [6km distance] to reach the basement of srivarimettu.NOTE : IN SRINIVASA MANGAPURAM YOU CAN HAVE THE DARSHAN OF LORD KALYAN SRINIVASA.

13. Monday, October 17, 201111According to legend Lord VenkateswaraSwamy stayed here after his wedding with Sri PadmavatiDevi before he proceeds to Tirumala,LordVenkateswaramarried padmavathi. While trekking to Tirumala hills he desires to visit saint called Agastyar and receive blessings from the saint and as per his advice Lord Venkateswarastayed below the hills for 6 months. When Lord decides to go back to Tirumala he gave two boons to the devotees to those whoever could not be able to do darshan at Tirumala can worship me at SrinivasaMangapuram and the same moksha can be attained.

14. Lord KalyanaVenkateshwaraPerumal TempleMonday, October 17, 201112

15. Pushkarini at SrinivasamangapuramMonday, October 17, 201113

16. Srivarimettu stepsMonday, October 17, 201114

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18. Monday, October 17, 201116SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEEntire route is fully covered with roof top ceiling for protection against sun and rain.

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20. Monday, October 17, 201118SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTESteps are good and convenient to walk. For faster walking, do not see the steps straight-up while climbing and keep watching the steps below your foot and count for 50-100 steps in each run and rest a while and continue further. My 2 sons [12yrs and 8yrs] couch finish in 1hr time and me and my wife [both are 40plus] took 100mts to complete.

21. Monday, October 17, 201119SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTESecurity coverage is good and always move with group and GOVINDA namam will take away all your worries and pain.Need not stress more in one stretch and have rest and enjoy the scenary and keep moving slowly and steadily.

22. Monday, October 17, 201120SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEBest time to walk is during day light i.e. 6AM to 6PM.

23. Cool weather and 100% pure air will rejuvenate your body and mind.

24. Monday, October 17, 201121SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEDrinking water facility is excellent with water taps at every 50 steps.Steps are shorter in height and easily one can climb with determination.

25. Monday, October 17, 201122SRIVARI METTU DIVYA DARSHANDivyaDarshan, a quick and free darshan along with free accommodation and food, also for pilgrims of this holy path.

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27. Monday, October 17, 201124SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEThis route is age-old and used by our ancestors and Kings and holy Narayanagiri mountain and foot path route is with 2400 steps to climb covering a distance of 3kms.

28. Monday, October 17, 201125SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEAfter covering a distance of 1250steps, collect free Divyadarshan biometric ticket. NOTE : AFTER COLLECTING THE TICKET YOU HAVE TO REPORT FOR DARSHAN WITHIN 24 HOURS AND TICKETS ARE NOT INTER CHANGEABLE.

29. Monday, October 17, 201126SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEFree Divyadarshan ticket has to be stamped for verification at 2050th step en-route. Without stamping the ticket is not valid for darshan. NOTE : AFTER COLLECTING THE TICKET YOU HAVE TO REPORT FOR DARSHAN WITHIN 24 HOURS AND TICKETS ARE NOT INTER CHANGEABLE.

30. Monday, October 17, 201127SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEAfter stamping you need to cover only 350steps to reach tirumala near Aalwar tank area. NOTE : THIS FOOT PATH ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU NEAR VAINKUNTAM -1 COMPLEX.

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32. Monday, October 17, 201129SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEThis route will take you to MBC guest house area which is near Aalwar tank on the way to Vaikuntam Q complex-1.

33. Monday, October 17, 201130SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTEAfter reaching MBC guest house area, collect your luggage on the right side of the park.

34. You can take free booking of rooms.

35. Then go for Lord Darshanthough DivyaDarshan queue which is separate queue for Pedestarian.