TREKS · 1-DAY · EASY · MAX 976M
Alipiri Mettu Steps Trek.
Alipiri Mettu Steps Trek
Paved pilgrimage route with 3,550 roofed steps from Tirupati to Tirumala. Fully sheltered, passing through the Seshachalam Hills. Steady uphill with rest points and water stations every km.
चेतावनी
⚠Summer heat (Apr-May) is intense; start early morning
⚠Crowded, especially weekends and festivals
⚠Take 3–4 hours; dehydration risk on hot days
⚠Final descent back to Tirupati adds 2–3 hours
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