Many pilgrims prefer to go on foot from the Tirupati to Tirumala to have the Darshan of the Lord. It is also part of Sankalpam (commitment). First the pilgrims have to get to Alipiri toll gate, where the steps to the Tirumala begin this is about 4 KM’s away from the railway station. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) runs two free buses from the Tirupati Railway station to Alipiri, with a frequency of 30 minutes. Pilgrims who intend to walk up the hills to Tirumala can use these buses.
They can then deposit their luggage at the T.T.D transport office and obtain a receipt. On reaching the top, they can redeem their luggage after producing this receipt. (This is a free service provided from T.T.D transport)
For those who would like to climb the hills to Tirumala to fulfil a vow, there are two well-laid stone footpaths leading to Tirumala. These paths are called sopanamargas. The more ancient of the two sopanamargas which starts from Alipiri at the foot of the hills, is about 9 km in length, and is the commonly-used route.
The other sopanamarga from Chandragiri, though only about 6 km in length, is a more difficult route. It is mainly used by the local people and traders.
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