Types of Tirupati Darshan Packages
1. Special Entry Darshan (₹300 Darshan)
Quick darshan facility provided by TTD.
Tickets must be booked online in advance.
Average darshan time: 2–4 hours.
2. Sarva Darshan (Free Darshan)
Free of cost darshan for all devotees.
Entry through Vaikuntam Queue Complex.
Waiting time may vary from 6–12 hours depending on crowd.
3. Divya Darshan (Pedestrian Darshan)
For pilgrims who walk up from Alipiri or Srivari Mettu.
Special tokens issued for faster darshan.
Considered very spiritual and rewarding.
📊 Tirupati Darshan Packages Comparison
| Darshan Type | Eligibility | Required Documents | Average Waiting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Entry Darshan (₹300) | Open to all devotees (online booking) | Aadhaar / Govt. ID proof | ⏳ 2–4 Hours |
| Sarva Darshan (Free Darshan) | Open to all (no ticket cost) | No documents required | ⏳ 6–12 Hours (varies with crowd) |
| Divya Darshan (Pedestrian) | Pilgrims walking via Alipiri / Srivari Mettu | Free token (issued at starting points) | ⏳ 4–8 Hours |
| VIP Break Darshan | Officials, donors, recommendation holders | Aadhaar / Letter of Recommendation | ⏳ 1–2 Hours |
| Srivani Trust Darshan | Devotees donating ₹10,000+ to Srivani Trust | Donation receipt + Aadhaar/ID proof | ⏳ 1–2 Hours |
| NRI Darshan | NRIs, OCI holders, Foreign Nationals | Passport + Visa/OCI card | ⏳ 2–3 Hours |
| Senior Citizen Darshan | Devotees 65+ years (with valid ID) | Aadhaar / Govt. ID proof | ⏳ 1–2 Hours |
| Infant Darshan | Parents with infants (below 1 year) | Infant’s Birth Certificate + Parents’ ID | ⏳ 30–60 Minutes |
4.VIP Break Darshan
Provides darshan in a short span of time.
Available for select donors, officials, and through recommendation letters.
Includes Offline VIP Darshan and Srivani Trust Darshan.
5. Srivani Trust Break Darshan
Requires a donation of ₹10,000 to Srivani Trust.
Donors get special darshan slots.
Waiting time is usually only 1–2 hours.
6. NRI Darshan
Exclusively for NRIs, OCI, and foreign passport holders.
Requires valid passport and visa/OCI documents.
Average darshan time: 2–3 hours.
7. Senior Citizen Darshan
For devotees above 65 years of age.
Separate, easy access with seating facilities.
One companion is usually allowed.
8. Infant Darshan
For parents with children below 1 year old.
Quick darshan facility given to parents and the infant.
Requires birth certificate and ID proof.
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