History, Importance and Travel Guide of Srivari Mettu, Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Srivari Mettu is the alternate walk way along with Alipiri Mettu that passes through the seven hills and reaches to the main part Tirumala. As per the legends, Lord Venkateswara and Annamayya travelled via this path to reach the Tirumala hills from Srinivasa Mangapuram. Every day hundreds of devotees and the visitors choose this path to reach the Tirumala temple as it is very well developed, short and easy to climb. This route consist of 2388 steps and it will take around 2 hrs. As the people comes here so much the path is token free and free transport of luggage is also available to reach the temple. Tokens for Divya Darshanam and Laddus are provided to devotee who come on foot.
The path is so beautifully maintained as per the devotee’s convenience in dense forest. To facilitate devotee in way, water, parking, luggage counter, benches and toilet can be found in the middle of the path. There are many local shops and vendors which provide you the Prasad and the foods for all the visitors going to Tirumala. So many devotees covers this path by lightning Diya, which shows how they are god secure. The path is only open from 6:00am to 5:00pm. There is a dense forest all around the path. So, there is the chances of leopards and the other wild animals can harm the visitors.
How to reach Srivari Mettu : Pilgrim can reach here from Tirupati easily by bus or private vehicle. Free bus service is also available from Tirupati. Tirupati is well connected with roads. You can hire a taxi/cab or even private vehicles to reach the temple. The nearest Railway Station is Tirupati Railway Station at a distance of 26 kms. The nearest Flight connectivity is near Renigunta at a distance of 36 kms.
