TTD 300 Rs Special Entry Darshan booking availability 2025

This darshan is called special entry darshan but most people call it ₹300 darshan because of its price. it was started by ttd to help devotees who want quicker darshan compared to free lines. it saves time and gives peaceful darshan of lord balaji

in free darshan you may wait 12 hours or more but with this ₹300 ticket you get inside in 2–3 hours max depending on crowd. many families, elderly, and tourists prefer this because it’s fast, clean and well-organised

where and how is this Special Entry Darshan done

this special darshan goes through vaikuntam queue complex II, which is clean, AC facility, has toilets and drinking water. after security and waiting hall, they take you in batches to the temple inner sanctum. darshan time is around 3–5 seconds per person

after darshan, you come out through the regular exit path near laddu counter. whole process from entry to exit takes around 2 to 3 hours usually unless there is heavy rush on weekends or festivals

An Overview Table Special Entry Darshan

Detail	Information
Darshan Name	₹300 Special Entry Darshan
Temple	Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati
Ticket Price	₹300 per person
Booking Mode	Online via TTD website or app
Booking Opens	60 days before darshan date
Darshan Timings	9 AM to 5 PM (slots every hour)
Free Prasadam	2 Small Laddus per ticket
Entry Point	Vaikuntam Queue Complex II
Daily Quota	Around 20,000 tickets per day
Dress Code	Traditional Indian attire

how to book 300 rs Special Entry Darshan ticket online

ttd has made the booking system very easy online. just follow these steps:

1. visit https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in
2. login using mobile number and OTP
3. click on “Special Entry Darshan (₹300)”
4. select date and available time slot
5. enter name, age, gender, and ID details
6. upload photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, passport)
7. pay ₹300 per person via online payment
8. download and print your e-ticket

each ticket allows 1 person only. group booking option also available for up to 6 people

when should you book the Special Entry Darshan ticket for best chances

booking opens 60 days in advance at 10:00 AM every day. so for example, if you want ticket for 30th September, book it on 1st August morning. tickets get sold out very fast, sometimes in minutes

best chance is to login 5 minutes early and keep ID and payment ready. weekdays like tuesday, wednesday are less crowded so easier to book and darshan will be faster too. avoid festival days and weekends if possible

what is the dress code for ttd Special Entry Darshan

ttd is very strict about dress code even for special darshan. men must wear dhoti with shirt or kurta pyjama, and women must wear saree, half saree, or salwar kameez. western clothes like jeans, t-shirts not allowed

if you don’t follow dress code, security will stop you at entry gate. so always wear simple and traditional clothes. kids below 10 years have no dress code rule but better to dress them in ethnic too

timings and slot info for this darshan

this darshan happens daily in multiple time slots from 9 AM to 5 PM, each slot has fixed number of tickets. morning slots like 9–10 AM and 10–11 AM get full fast because people want early darshan

choose time according to your convenience but always reach 1 hour early before your slot. late arrivals not allowed, and you’ll miss the chance if you’re not on time. try to avoid 1–2 PM slot as it’s lunch break time

what you get with this ticket

apart from quick darshan, you also get 2 small laddus per ticket free. you can collect them after darshan at laddu counter by showing barcode from ticket. if you want more laddus, you can buy extra at subsidised rates

also, this queue has better facilities like AC, seating, clean restrooms and water. you get to sit in waiting halls with TV screens showing lord balaji visuals and bhajans till your turn comes

can you cancel or change darshan ticket

no, once you book the ₹300 ticket, no cancellation, no refund, no change is allowed. ttd has strict rules because tickets are limited and many devotees are waiting for slots

so be 100% sure before booking the date and time. even if you miss the darshan or come late, the ticket becomes invalid. if you’re not sure about plans, better to wait till you confirm and then book

benefits of 300 rs special darshan over free line

biggest benefit is time saving. free darshan can take 10 to 15 hours easily while this one takes just 2–3 hours. also the queue is clean, organised, and you don’t face pushing and shouting like in free queue

also ideal for people with kids, elders or those coming from far places with tight travel plan. you get peaceful darshan and blessings of lord venkateswara without getting tired and drained

Important tips for smooth darshan experience

• always book early and pick less crowded day like Tuesday
• wear proper dress as per temple rules
• reach 1 hour before your slot
• keep ID proof and ticket copy (print or mobile)
• don’t carry phones inside temple, lockers available
• use laddus barcode to collect prasadam fast
• plan return journey after darshan buffer time