Alipiri Mettu

Alipiri Mettu is the traditional starting point of the foot pilgrimage to Tirumala, located at the base of the ghats in Tirupati city. Thousands of barefoot devotees begin their ascent here each day, climbing the 3,550 steps flanked by gopurams, rest shelters, and continuous devotional music. The climb takes two to four hours and is considered an act of devotion in itself. Completing the Alipiri trek is a deeply held tradition for generations of Tirupati pilgrims.