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 How to reach Tirumala hills ?
Tirumala is 27 KM from railway station and 22 KM from entrance of the Ghat road or entry point of Tirumala hills. It is 40 minutes drive from the entrance of the Ghat to the Tirumala temple town. The double lane Ghat road is having 4 sharp bends and in the up direction road. Going up and coming down roads are different and the return road is having 36 sharp bends. Both the starting and ending points of up( going ) and down ( returning ) roads are same but both follow different paths of the hills. Roads are well maintained and overtaking is not allowed in the Ghat road. Many caution and guide signal boards are available through out the road with phone numbers of important persons to contact in case of any emergency.
TTD (Tirumula Tirupati Devasthanams) has established Kalyana Mandapams cum Information Centers at different places inside Andhra Pradesh and at all metropolitan cities within India. Accommodation booking can be done from these centers. The address are available at TTD information centers here.
 Taxi rates are available at Tirupati railway stations and they are strictly followed. One can avail services of pre paid taxi stand. All charges includes the waiting time for accommodation booking at CRO office ( central reception office ) and dropping at allotted cottage / guest house.
Non-vegetarian food, liquor and smoking are prohibited on sacred hills.
Walking to Tirumala by foot from Tirupati
 Devotees can climb up Tirumala hills by the well built walkway provided by TTD. Many devotees use these steps to climb up the hills. The steps starts from foot of the hills known as Alipiri. This path is known as sopanamargas. The 11KM journey to top of the hill will take minimum three hours depending upon the persons. Through out the walkway rest houses, security, canteen, toilets, drinking water stalls etc are available. Some places medical help with Ambulance also available. TTD providence facility to carry your luggage's free of charge to top of the hill.
Picture gallery of walkway to climb the hills
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