PILGRIM ACCOMMODATION AT TIRUPATI

Pilgrims are requested to go to the nearest Sudarshan Token counter and obtain the allotted Darshan date and time immediately after reaching Tirupati. They can plan their stay at Tirupati or Tirumala and visit local temples accordingly.
It will be difficult to get accommodation at Tirumala during weekends, festivals and seasonal vacations. Pilgrims are advised to stay at Tirupati and go to Tirumala according to the allotted Darshan date and time.
Pilgrims are provided with paid accommodtion, free choultries and dormitories at Tirupati. They can choose free halls where luggage can be kept in the lockers, sleep in the common hall and make use of common toilets and bath rooms. Such accommodation is available at Srinivasam Complex, Opp. RTC Complex and Bhudevi Pilgrim Amenities Complex near Alipiri. Pilgrims can also get free unfurnished rooms and lockers in II Choultry near Railway Station. Pilgrims can avail paid rooms at Srinivasam, III Choultry, Sri Venkateswara Guest House, Alipiri Guest House and Sri Padmavathi Guest House, Tirupati.

SRINIVASAM COMPLEX
It is located opposite to RTC Complex, a ten-minute walk from Railway Station, Tirupati. It is a Large accommodation complex with 560 rooms. There are both A/C and non A/C rooms. A/C room tariff is Rs. 600/- while ordinary room tariff is Rs. 200/-.
Those who do not require room can keep their luggage in the lockers. They can use free toilets, and relax in the spacious halls. There are 580 lockers at present. The number will be increased as per requirement. These halls can accommodate nearly 3000 pilgrims.
Facilities like Sudarsanam, catering, book stalls and RTC buses to go to Tirumala, Package tour buses, Banking etc., are available here.

ADVANCE RESERVATION OF ACCOMMODATION AT SRINIVASAM COMPLEX
Advance reservation of accommodation at Tirupati is available at Srinivasam Complex only.

Pilgrims can reserve accommodation at Srinivasam Complex 20 days in advance. They are requested to take a DD for Rs. 200A (ordinary room) or Rs. 600 (for A/C room) in favour of Executive Officer, TTDs, Tirupati and send it to the Dy. Executive Officer, Srinivasam Complex, Near RTC Bus Station, Tirupati. The allotment letter will be sent to the party. The party has to bring the allotment letter at the time of taking room. Pilgrims are requested to mention the date of visit clearly to avoid any confusion. Archana Ananthara Darsan Tickets are also available under current booking on first come first serve basis at this complex. Pilgrims can stand in line at Arjitham office, Srinivasa complex for AAD seva ticket. All the family members have to stand in the queue lines to obtain AAD seva ticket. This counter is open at 8 a.m. and closed after the day's quota is over. Once AAD seva ticket is obtained at this counter it has to be shown at the next counter for allotment of accommodation atTirumala. They have to pay the rent and obtain the cottage allotment receipt which has to be shown at the respective cottage allotment area, Tirumala to obtain cottage keys. The pilgrims who have got AAD seva ticket at this counter can plan to stay at Tirupati and see local temples and go to Tirumala to attend AAD seva. RTC buses are available from Srinivasam complex from 3.00 a.m. onwards to attend AAD seva.

SRI VENKATESWARA GUEST HOUSE
It is located opposite to Railway Station, Tirupati. There are 45 ordinary rooms with attached bath and toilet facility. It has two bedded rooms with hot water facility. The room tariff is Rs.150/-. There is no advance reservation for this Guest House.

II & III CHOULTRIES
Sri Govindarajaswamy Choultry (II Choultry) and Sri Kodandarama Swamy Choultry (III Choultry) are located behind the Railway station, Tirupati. Pilgrims can go by walk to these choultries. It is best suited for large families or parties. There is facility for cooking also in the common kitchens. There are 222 rooms in the II choultry. These are allotted free of cost. Besides these, there is a Pilgrim Amenities Complex which can accommodate nearly 500 pilgrims. There are 104 lockers in this choultry. Pilgrims can deposit their lugguage in their lockers. There are 206 rooms in the adjacent III Choultry. The room tariff nominally fixed at Rs. 50/-. It is two beded accommodation. There is also common cooking facility available in the open area.
These two choultries are ideal for large groups. Pilgrims can park their Tourist buses or vehicles
here.
ALIPIRl GUEST HOUSE
It is located near Alipiri Link Bus Station. It is nearly 2 kms, away from Railway Station and near Alipiri, the place from where Tirumala Ghat Roads and Footpath begin. There are 40 rooms. The room tariff is Rs. 100/-. These are double rooms and with common hot water facility. It is located at a picturesqure place. No advance reservation is required for this guest house.

SRI PADMAVATHI GUEST HOUSE
It is located opposite Venkateswara University, Tirupati. It is nearly 2 kms from Railway Station. Tirupati. There are 35 A/C rooms. The room tariff ranges from Rs. 300/- to Rs. 1000/-. These are all double bedded rooms with hot water facility. These rooms are generally allotted to VIPs only. Some rooms are however allotted to the pilgrims on request during lean period. There is no advance reservationi of accommodation facility for this guest house.
PHONE NUMBERS: Srinivasam Complex 0877 - 2264541/2264540, S.V. Guest House 0877 - 2264507; S.P. Guest House 0877 - 2264510/2264511, II & III Choultries 0877 - 2264503; Alipiri Guest^ House 0877-2264502