Tirupati to Tirumala Taxi
The 22-kilometre climb from Tirupati up to the Tirumala hills is the journey almost every visitor makes, and most of them make it before sunrise. We run it as a private trip with the fare agreed before you set off.
- Distance from Tirupati
- 22 km from Tirupati
- Approximate journey time
- About 45 min each way
Fixed fare from
₹2,000
Fares & vehicles
Tirupati to Tirumala, quoted before you travel. Tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actual on top of the fare.
Sedan
4+1 seater
₹2,000
SUV
6+1 seater
₹2,500
Tempo Traveller
12+1 seater
₹4,500
About Tirumala
Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple stands on Venkatadri, the last of the seven peaks that give the Tirumala range its name of Saptagiri. The temple is administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which issues every darshan ticket directly — no travel operator can obtain them on your behalf.
Two separate ghat roads connect Tirupati to Tirumala, one for the ascent and one for the descent, which keeps the hairpin bends one-way and the traffic moving.
What you'll see
- Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- Sila Thoranam — the natural rock arch
- Akasaganga waterfall
- Papavinasanam
- Srivari Padalu
Good to know
- TTD issues darshan tickets in the pilgrim's own name through official channels.
- Photo ID is required at the temple for darshan.
- Darshan-morning starts before dawn are routine on this route.
Ready to book?
Message us on WhatsApp or call — you'll speak to the team that runs the vehicles, not a call centre.