Tirumala Darshan Guide 2026: Timings, Tickets, and Dress Code
Planning a visit to the spiritual capital of Andhra Pradesh? Getting darshan at the holy Venkateswara Temple can be overwhelming without proper planning. Here is your complete guide for 2026.
1. Special Entry Darshan (₹300 Ticket)
The most popular way to visit. Tickets are released online by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) portal 3 months in advance. You must book these on the official TTD website.
- Reporting Point: ATC Car Parking area.
- Dress Code: Strictly traditional. Dhoti/Pyjama for men, Saree/Chudidhar with Dupatta for women.
- Avg Time: 2-4 hours depending on rush.
2. VIP Break Darshan
Available for Protocol officials and via SRIVANI Trust donation. The SRIVANI donation involves paying ₹10,000 per person to the trust, plus ₹500 for the ticket.
3. Free Darshan (Sarva Darshan)
Tokens are issued at counters in Tirupati (Srinivasam, Vishnu Nivasam, and Bhudevi Complex). The wait time can range from 8 to 20 hours.
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