Tirupati Darshan 2026: Complete Guide to Tickets, Timings, Rules & Entry

Introduction

Planning a Tirumala visit in 2026? Choosing the right Tirupati Darshan 2026 option can make your pilgrimage easier and more organized. TTD offers different darshan facilities based on ticket type, eligibility and travel arrangements. Tirupati Travels Chennaihelps pilgrims plan their journey, transportation and trip schedule around their selected darshan.

What Are the Different Tirupati Darshan Options?

TTD provides different facilities for general pilgrims and eligible special categories. The main options include:

• Sarva Darshan (Free Darshan):
  1. Cost: Free – ₹0
  2. Process: Join the designated Sarva Darshan queue at Tirumala.
  3. No advance online ticket is required for general Sarva Darshan.
  4. Waiting time depends on the day's pilgrim crowd.
• Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD):
  1. Cost: Free – ₹0
  2. Process: Obtain an SSD token from the designated TTD counters when available.
  3. The token includes an allotted darshan time slot.
  4. Reach the queue only at the allotted time; TTD does not permit early or late entry.
• ₹300 Special Entry Darshan:
  1. Cost: ₹300 per person
  2. Process: Book the ticket online through the official TTD website when the quota opens.
  3. Select the available date and time slot and complete the payment.
  4. Carry the ticket and original ID proof and report at the allotted time.
• Divya Darshan – Footpath Darshan:
  1. Cost: Free – ₹0
  2. Process: Walk to Tirumala through the designated Alipiri or Srivari Mettu footpath route.
  3. Obtain the Divya Darshan token according to TTD's current arrangements.
  4. Follow the token instructions and allotted entry procedure.
• Srivani Trust Darshan:
  1. Donation: ₹10,000 to SRIVANI Trust
  2. Darshan Ticket: ₹500 per person
  3. Total: ₹10,500 per person
  4. Process: Make the eligible SRIVANI Trust donation and obtain the associated VIP Break Darshan ticket through TTD's prescribed online/current-booking process.
  5. Quota and booking availability are subject to TTD's current schedule.
• Senior Citizen Darshan:
  1. Cost: Free – ₹0
  2. Eligibility: Senior citizens meeting TTD's prescribed age criteria.
  3. Process: Register/book through the TTD-prescribed process when the special quota is available.
  4. Carry the required age proof and original ID.
• Differently Abled & Chronic Illness Darshan:
  1. Cost: Free – ₹0
  2. Eligibility: Eligible differently abled and specified chronic illness devotees.
  3. Process: Follow TTD's special-darshan registration procedure and submit the required documents.
  4. Carry the original medical/disability certificate and ID proof, where applicable.
• Parents With Infants Darshan:
  1. Cost: Free – ₹0
  2. Eligibility: Parents or guardians travelling with eligible infants.
  3. Process: Report at the designated TTD location with the infant and required documents.
  4. Carry the child's birth proof/ID and parent's original ID.
• NRI Darshan:
  1. Cost: Depends on the applicable TTD darshan facility.
  2. Eligibility: Eligible NRI/foreign devotees as per TTD rules.
  3. Process: Book through the applicable TTD online/current-booking facility.
  4. Carry passport, visa/OCI and other required documents.
• VIP Break Darshan:
  1. Cost: No general public fixed-price ticket.
  2. Eligibility: Available only to devotees meeting TTD's prescribed eligibility/authorization requirements.
  3. Process: Access is through the official TTD-authorized procedure.
  4. Do not purchase VIP access from unauthorized agents.