Divya Darshan is the free darshan token for pilgrims who climb to Tirumala on foot through the Srivari Mettu footpath. If you plan to walk up and want a shorter, free queue at the top, this is the token you collect. This page explains who it is for, where to collect it, the one rule that catches people out (the scan on the path), and how it differs from the ordinary SSD token.
What Divya Darshan Is
Divya Darshan tokens are the extra Srivari Mettu tokens that TTD issues each day on top of the regular free SSD (Slotted Sarva Darshan) tokens. They are free, and they are meant for devotees who walk up through Srivari Mettu. The token carries a reporting time, and you go to the queue at that time. You may go up to an hour earlier, but it is better to arrive as per the reporting time printed on the token, so that TTD can regulate the queue lines properly and you get darshan within the expected waiting time.
Currently Divya Darshan tokens are issued only for the Srivari Mettu side. They are collected at Bhudevi Complex, near Alipiri Bus Stand. They are not issued for the Alipiri footpath at present.
Quick Facts
- Cost: Free
- Who it is for: Pilgrims who walk up through Srivari Mettu
- Where to collect: Bhudevi Complex, near Alipiri Bus Stand, Tirupati. This is the only counter that issues them.
- Darshan day: The next day. You collect the token today and walk up on the date printed on it.
- Scanning: The token must be scanned midway along the Srivari Mettu path, on the darshan date only.
- Reporting at Tirumala: Beside VQC 1, at the reporting time printed on the token (arriving up to an hour earlier is allowed, but going as per the printed time is advised)
- Srivari Mettu path timings: 6 AM to 6 PM
- Alipiri path timings: 4 AM to 10 PM
Divya Darshan Token vs Ordinary SSD Token
The two are easy to mix up, and the difference decides how you walk up.
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| Divya Darshan (Srivari Mettu) token | General SSD token | |
|---|---|---|
| How you reach Tirumala | You must walk up via Srivari Mettu | Alipiri footpath, Srivari Mettu, or by road |
| Scan on the path | Yes, midway along the path, on the darshan date | No scan anywhere |
| Where to collect | Bhudevi Complex only | Any of the three counters (Bhudevi Complex, Srinivasam, Vishnu Nivasam) |
| Darshan | Next day | Next day |
Put simply, if you want to walk up from Alipiri, or you would rather take a bus or car, collect an ordinary SSD token instead. The full counter details are on our SSD token counters page.
Counter Timings:
How to Get and Use a Divya Darshan Token
- Collect the token at Bhudevi Complex, near Alipiri Bus Stand. Counter opening times change, so check the SSD counters page above on the day.
- Note the darshan date and the reporting time printed on the token. Darshan is the next day.
- Reach Srivari Mettu on the darshan date. Srivari Mettu is about 17 km from Tirupati Bus Stand. TTD runs free buses from the Railway Station and from Srinivasam Complex, though they tend to fill up early.
- Walk up and get the token scanned midway along the Srivari Mettu path. Without the scan, the token is not valid.
- Report beside VQC 1 at Tirumala as per the reporting time printed on your token. You can go up to an hour earlier, but arriving at the printed time is advised, so TTD can regulate the queue lines and you get darshan within the expected waiting time.
Please note: you cannot walk up the day before and scan early. The scan counts only on the darshan date. If you miss it, the token will not get you into the queue at Tirumala.
Refer this link for more details about each pathway: Alipiri and Srivari Mettu walking guide
The Two Footpaths
- Total steps: 3550
- Distance: 9 KM
- Alipiri is 5 KM away from Tirupati Bus Stand
- Timings: 4 AM to 10 PM
- Currently Divya Darshan tokens are not issued through the Alipiri side. Walk up Alipiri with an ordinary SSD token instead.
- TTD free buses are available from Tirupati Railway Station / Srinivasam Complex
- Toilet facilities and food stalls are available on the way
- Total steps: 2350
- Distance: 2 KM
- Srivari Mettu is 17 KM away from Tirupati Bus Stand
- Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM
- Security is available 24×7
- Divya Darshan tokens are given at Bhudevi Complex, near Alipiri Bus Stand. After collecting the token, you walk up the next day and have it scanned midway along the Srivari Mettu path; without the scan you will not be given darshan.
- TTD free buses are available from Tirupati Railway Station / Srinivasam Complex
- Toilet facilities and food stalls are available on the way
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Divya Darshan free?
Yes. The token costs nothing.
Where do I collect a Divya Darshan token?
At Bhudevi Complex, near Alipiri Bus Stand in Tirupati. It is the only counter that issues them.
Can I get a Divya Darshan token and walk up by Alipiri?
No. The token is for the Srivari Mettu path. If you want to walk up from Alipiri, take an ordinary SSD token from any of the three counters.
When do I get darshan after collecting the token?
The next day. Report beside VQC 1 at the reporting time printed on the token. You may go an hour earlier, but arriving as per the printed time is advised, as it helps TTD regulate the queue and keeps your waiting time within what is expected.
What happens if I forget the scan?
The token becomes invalid and you will not be let into the darshan queue at Tirumala. The scan is done midway along the Srivari Mettu path and only on the darshan date.
Can I stay at Bhudevi Complex?
No, there are no rooms there. There are private hotels nearby, and the Alipiri footpath starts about a two-minute walk away.
For tickets and rooms, book only through TTD’s official website, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
