Complete guide to booking SSD, Sarva Darshan, VIP & Seva darshan at Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala
विशेष प्रवेश दर्शन
Special Entry Darshan is the most popular paid darshan at Tirumala. Devotees get a dedicated queue with significantly shorter wait times compared to free darshan. The ticket includes a laddu prasadam. Booking opens 3 days in advance on the TTD official website.
Availability: Online booking opens 3 days in advance at 9:00 AM
Timings: Multiple slots from 3:00 AM to 9:00 PM
सर्व दर्शन (निःशुल्क)
Sarva Darshan is the free darshan available to all devotees without any advance booking. Wait times vary significantly based on the day and season. Weekdays generally have shorter queues. Tokens are distributed at Vaikuntham Queue Complex.
Availability: Walk-in daily, tokens distributed from early morning
Timings: Continuous throughout the day based on token distribution
वीआईपी / ब्रेक दर्शन
VIP Break Darshan is available to government officials, high-value donors, and dignitaries. This provides the fastest darshan with minimal waiting. Devotees who donate Rs 10,000+ to Hundi may also receive break darshan privileges on select days.
Availability: Subject to TTD protocol officer approval
Timings: Specific slots during temple hours
दिव्य दर्शन
Divya Darshan is a special free darshan offered to pilgrims who walk to Tirumala via the Alipiri or Srivari Mettu footpath. After completing the trek, pilgrims receive a Divya Darshan token at the top, granting them priority access with shorter wait times.
Availability: Daily for pilgrims who complete the footpath trek
Timings: Based on token distribution after trek completion
वरिष्ठ नागरिक / दिव्यांग दर्शन
TTD provides special darshan facilities for senior citizens aged 65 and above, and differently abled persons. Dedicated counters, wheelchair facilities, and priority queues are available. Report to the special entrance at Supadham with valid age/disability proof.
Availability: Daily, report to Supadham special entrance
Timings: Throughout darshan hours
सेवा दर्शन
Devotees who book any arjitha seva (ritual service) automatically get darshan of Lord Venkateswara as part of the seva. This is one of the most rewarding ways to have darshan as you participate in the actual temple ritual before seeing the deity.
Availability: Based on seva booking availability
Timings: As per specific seva schedule
अति विशेष प्रवेश दर्शन
Athi Vishesha Entry Darshan is a premium paid darshan with even shorter wait times than SSD. Available on select days, this darshan provides a more comfortable experience with limited crowd. Includes 2 laddus per person.
Availability: Available on select days, check TTD website
Timings: Specific premium slots
Follow these 6 simple steps to book your darshan
Go to tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in or ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in and click on Online Booking.
Create a new account with valid mobile number and email, or login to existing account.
Choose between SSD (Rs 300), Sarva Darshan (Free), or other available darshan types.
Select your preferred date and time slot from available options. Slots open 3 days in advance.
Fill in details for all pilgrims - name, age, ID proof number. Maximum 6 persons per booking.
Pay via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI. Download confirmation receipt and carry it.
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Duration | Booking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Entry Darshan (SSD) | Rs 300 | 1-2 hours | 2-3 hours | Online booking opens 3 days in advance a... | First-time visitors, families, those with limited time |
| Sarva Darshan (Free Darshan) | Free | 4-18 hours | 6-20 hours | Walk-in daily, tokens distributed from e... | Budget travelers, devotees with flexible time, weekday visitors |
| VIP / Break Darshan | By invitation | Minimal | 30-60 minutes | Subject to TTD protocol officer approval... | Government officials, major donors, VIP guests |
| Divya Darshan | Free | 1-3 hours | 2-4 hours | Daily for pilgrims who complete the foot... | Physically fit devotees seeking spiritual trek experience |
| Senior Citizen / Differently Abled Darshan | Free | 1-2 hours | 2-3 hours | Daily, report to Supadham special entran... | Senior citizens 65+, differently abled devotees |
| Seva Darshan | Included with seva ticket | As per seva schedule | Varies by seva | Based on seva booking availability... | Devotees seeking deeper spiritual experience |
| Athi Vishesha Entry Darshan | Rs 500 | 30-60 minutes | 1-2 hours | Available on select days, check TTD webs... | Those wanting quickest paid darshan with comfort |
Any government-issued photo ID: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Driving License. The ID type and number entered during online booking must match the physical ID carried. Children under 12 do not need separate ID. Read the complete documents guide.
Visit tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in and click on 'New Registration'. Enter your full name, mobile number, email address, and create a password. You will receive an OTP on your mobile number. Verify the OTP to complete registration. You can then login and book darshan, accommodation, and sevas.
TTD online darshan booking opens at 9:00 AM, three days before the darshan date. For example, booking for March 31 opens on March 28 at 9:00 AM. It is highly recommended to login and be ready before 9:00 AM as popular slots, especially morning and weekend slots, fill up within minutes.
You can book for a maximum of 6 persons in a single SSD darshan booking. Each person's details including name, age, and ID proof number must be entered during booking. All persons must carry the same ID proof mentioned in the booking. Children under 12 can be included without separate ID.
TTD allows cancellation of SSD darshan booking up to 24 hours before the darshan date. A cancellation fee of Rs 50 per person is deducted and the remaining amount is refunded to the original payment method within 7-10 working days. Rescheduling is not directly available - you need to cancel and rebook.
TTD accepts multiple payment methods including net banking (all major Indian banks), debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay), credit cards, UPI payments (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), and mobile wallets. International cards are not accepted. Payment must be completed within 10 minutes of slot selection.
If you miss your exact slot time, TTD generally allows a grace period of up to 1 hour. You should report to the SSD counter as soon as possible. Beyond the grace period, your booking may be forfeited without refund. It is strongly recommended to arrive at the verification counter at least 30 minutes before your slot time.
Aadhaar card is not the only accepted ID proof. You can use any government-issued photo ID including Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, PAN card, or driving license. However, the ID proof entered during online booking must match the physical ID you carry. Aadhaar is the most commonly used and recommended as it is easiest to verify.
Yes, NRIs and foreign nationals can book darshan online. They need to register on the TTD website using their passport details. A valid passport must be carried for verification. There are also separate accommodation and darshan facilities for foreign pilgrims at the Foreigners Counter in Tirumala.
Athi Vishesha Entry Darshan costs Rs 500 per person and includes 2 laddus. It offers a shorter queue than SSD with a typical wait of 30 minutes to 1 hour. Booking process is the same as SSD - login to the TTD website, select Athi Vishesha option, choose date and slot, and pay online. Availability is limited and slots fill quickly.
TTD does not offer a formal tatkal booking system. However, VIP Break Darshan is available for government officials, senior military officers, and other designated categories with proper authorization. For common pilgrims, the only options are SSD (advance booking), Athi Vishesha (advance booking), or Sarva Darshan (walk-in queue). Seva darshan is another way to get quicker access.