Srivari Mettu - Srinivasa Mangapuram - Hindu temple in Tirupati - Chittoor, India

Devotional and exploration through the natural scenic views of seshachalam hills. Especially in this month of November and December, the weather is fantastic here with the showers of retreating monsoon and the blossoms of the peltophorum pterocarpum which is like a yellow blanket in the greenery of hills.

I have climbed to Tirumala on the Alipiri route couple of times. This time I tried Srivari mettu. Route is short and have 2400 steps approximately. It can take roughly 2hr to climb. There is no food on the way. So one needs to plan accordingly.

With the finest views and 2388 steps, Srivari metlu is quickest route to get to tirumala on foot. If you're under 50, you can choose this option with ease. Cause some steps make be harder to climb for people with back and knee pain. Reaching takes between one and two hours.

Sharing my experience Total Steps - 2388, Token on 1200 step Srivari mettu is almost 20 kms away from Tirupathi bus station.. you can reach here via your personal car or take buses available from Tirupathi railway station entrance and will be available from 4.30 am, there are share auto available at 100 per person. On reaching Srivari mettu you can deposit your luggage's in the dedicated counters which you can collect in Tirumala... Devotees will be allowed to walk from 6 am.. Plastic water bottles (use and throw) are not allowed it will be collected in the entrance itself better to carry our own water bottles.. Jala Prasadam available in regular interval.. No eateries or juice counters available in between the walk So,better plan to carry yourself..especially when you have kids.. DD(Free Darshan) token will be issued in 1200 steps.. total 5000 tokens per day on first come first serve basis.. Climbing steps will be somewhat hardship if you have elders or person having back pain or arthritis.. Generally people cover the distance from 1 hour to 3 hours depend on their walking.. It's a steep path.. Week ends and public holidays will be too crowded.

Total of 2388 steps. Can reach from tirupati bus station on free buses or paid one. Can submit the luggage at the counter and collect it in tirumala. Entry Timings - 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM CARRY YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLES, plastic bottles are not allowed.

Visited on : 30th Sep'23 Basically people who wants to go by walk to tirumala prefer either alipiri or srivari Mettu way. Alipiri is a long way and takes much time but srivari mettu is a short way and less steps(2388-->x2.1kms) compared to alipiri. They have luggage counter also but better to buy locks and all at the railway station for less price. Here you don't find many food or stationary/pooja stalls at the entrance and that's why they are charging more money.

This is alternate route to Alipiri. This route is open from 6 am to 6 pm only. You will have to take an auto or bus from Kalyana Venkateshwara temple which is further 6 kms inside to reach the start point of Srivari Mettu. It has around 2388 steps to reach Tirumala. They issue around 5000 darshan tickets if you choose this route which is based on first come first served basis. It's continuous steps which approximately takes between 1.5 hours to 2 hours. Our experience - I have walked this route for atleast 20 - 25 times since last decade. I have taken 1.5 hours. You get water, juice and snacks in this route.

Peaceful way for a walk to Tirupati Balaji temple. Total 2488 steps are there and ticket counter is at 1200 steps. Amazing experience.