To book Tirumala Rs.300 darshan tickets, log in to tirumala.org or the AP government portal, open the Special Entry Darshan Rs.300 section, pick a date and reporting slot within the 90-day window, add each pilgrim with a government photo ID, and pay Rs.300 per person online. You receive a ticket with a reporting time, commonly 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM, and you carry the original ID on the day. After using one Rs.300 darshan, your ID is locked from another for 90 days. This article gives the full step-by-step, the documents needed, and the pitfalls that cost people their slot.
Before you start: what you need
- A registered account on tirumala.org or ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
- Government photo ID details for every pilgrim (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence).
- A working card, net banking, or UPI for the Rs.300-per-person payment.
- Your target darshan date, ideally with a backup date in mind.
Step-by-step booking
Log in and go to the online services menu. Choose “Special Entry Darshan Rs.300” (this is the same product as Seeghra Darshan). The calendar shows dates up to 90 days ahead; pick your date and an available reporting slot. Enter each pilgrim’s name, age, gender, and photo ID number. Review the details, then pay Rs.300 per person. On success, download the e-ticket and either print it or save the QR code. That ticket plus the original ID is what you present on the day.
The 90-day window and re-booking lock
The Rs.300 quota opens on a rolling 90-day window, one new date per day, so your target date becomes bookable roughly 90 days before. Prime dates (weekends, festivals) clear in minutes, so book the instant the date opens. The same “90 days” is also the cooldown: after using a Rs.300 darshan, your ID cannot book another Rs.300 slot for 90 days. Free Sarva Darshan is exempt from that lock.
Reporting on the day
Reach the reporting point at the printed time; common slots are 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The Rs.300 line enters through the New ATC complex direct line. TTD verifies the original ID against the ticket, so each pilgrim must carry the exact ID booked with. Late arrival risks losing the slot, and ghat-road traffic can be slow, so leave a buffer. After darshan, collect laddu prasadam at the exit counters.
For what it’s worth, booking the morning 10:00 AM slot tends to mean a smoother line than the afternoon one, which absorbs the day’s accumulated crowd; if both are open, take the earlier reporting time.
If online slots are sold out
When the online quota is gone, TTD opens limited Rs.300 current-booking counters and sells advance tickets through select post offices and the Srinivasam complex in Tirupati. Availability is not guaranteed, especially on heavy days, and Seeghra Darshan can be suspended entirely on big festival dates. Booking online early remains the most dependable route; the counters are a fallback, not a guarantee.
Common questions
What is the exact cost?
Rs.300 per person for the darshan ticket. Laddu prasadam is sold separately at a nominal price at the exit. There are no other official charges. Book only on tirumala.org or the AP government portal, since third-party sites often add a markup. The price is set by the TTD board and can be revised.
Which ID should I use?
Use a government photo ID for each pilgrim, and carry that exact original on the day. Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, and driving licence are commonly accepted. TTD matches the ID to the ticket at reporting, and a mismatch can mean denial of entry, so book each person with the ID they will actually bring.
Can I book for my whole family in one go?
Yes, you can add multiple pilgrims in one transaction, each with their own ID, up to the per-transaction limit TTD sets. Each person pays Rs.300. Remember the 90-day re-booking lock applies per ID, so plan family visits accordingly if you intend to return soon.
What if I miss my reporting time?
A missed reporting time generally means a forfeited slot, and TTD’s refund rules for darshan tickets are limited. Reach the reporting point with a buffer for ghat traffic. Check the cancellation policy shown during booking on tirumala.org before paying, since the terms change from time to time.
A limitation worth noting
One limitation worth noting: the Rs.300 price, reporting slots, per-transaction limits, and the dates on which Seeghra Darshan is suspended are all set by TTD and change through the year, especially around festivals. This guide reflects current published policy; verify the live price, available slots, and any suspension on tirumala.org at booking time rather than assuming they are fixed.
References: TTD Special Entry Darshan, TTD advance booking, TTD booking portal.
