TTD 300 Rs Ticket Online Booking: 2026 Guide
To book a TTD ₹300 ticket online, open the official TTD portal at tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in, select the Special Entry Darshan (₹300) quota for your travel month, and pay with an Aadhaar number entered for every pilgrim. Quota is released approximately 60 days in advance and, as of 2026, usually sells out within minutes of going live.
What the ₹300 TTD ticket actually is
The ₹300 ticket is TTD's Special Entry Darshan (SED), also called by many pilgrims the "seeghra" or fast-track darshan. It is not a VIP break-darshan and it does not skip the queue entirely. What it buys you is entry into a separate, much shorter compartment queue with a printed reporting time, instead of the open Sarva Darshan queue where waiting time depends entirely on the crowd on the day.
The fee is ₹300 per pilgrim, including children who occupy a ticket. The ticket carries a specific darshan date and reporting slot. If you miss your slot, the ticket is generally treated as lapsed — TTD does not routinely move pilgrims to a later slot, so build travel buffer around the printed time rather than around your train arrival.
Two laddus can be purchased per ticket at ₹50 each, which means an additional ₹100 at the laddu counter after darshan. The laddu is not bundled into the ₹300 — it is a separate purchase against the same ticket. Fees, quota sizes and slot structures are set by TTD and can change without notice; always confirm the current figures on the official portal before you plan spending.
Release schedule: how the ₹300 quota opens
TTD releases the Special Entry Darshan quota month by month, typically about 60 days before the darshan date. The exact release day and time for each month is announced on the portal in advance, and it does shift. Treating the release as a fixed calendar rule is the single most common reason pilgrims miss a month entirely.
| Stage | Approximate timing | What you do | What goes wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announcement | Roughly 2–7 days before release | Check the TTD portal notice board for the release date and time for your travel month | Relying on third-party dates; announcements move |
| Account readiness | Any time before release | Create and verify your TTD portal login; keep it working | Password reset attempts on release day |
| Pilgrim data ready | Day before release | Aadhaar numbers, names and ages of every pilgrim typed into a note you can copy from | Typing Aadhaar manually while the clock runs |
| Quota opens | Approximately 60 days before darshan date | Log in a few minutes early, refresh once at release, pick date and slot immediately | Repeated hard refreshes causing session logout |
| Selection window | Minutes, sometimes seconds on peak dates | Choose any acceptable slot rather than the ideal one | Hunting for a perfect time and losing the whole day |
| Payment | Immediately after selection | Pay with a pre-tested card or UPI ID | Bank OTP delay expiring the held slot |
| Confirmation | Within minutes of payment | Download the PDF ticket and save it offline | Assuming an SMS is enough; print or save the PDF |
Step-by-step: booking the ₹300 ticket online
- Go to tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in. Verify you are on the official domain — paid lookalike sites advertise heavily around release dates.
- Register or log in. Use a mobile number you can receive OTPs on while travelling.
- Open the Special Entry Darshan ₹300 section from the darshan booking menu.
- Select your darshan month and date from the calendar. Available dates show a slot count; greyed dates are exhausted.
- Pick an available time slot. Do not close and reopen the calendar looking for better options.
- Enter pilgrim details. Every pilgrim needs their own Aadhaar number, name as printed on Aadhaar, age and gender.
- Review the summary. Name and Aadhaar mismatches cannot be edited later and can cause refusal at the entry checkpoint.
- Pay online. Complete the OTP promptly — held slots release back to the pool if payment stalls.
- Download the ticket PDF. Save it to your phone and keep a printout as backup.
- Carry the same original Aadhaar cards used at booking. Photocopies are commonly refused.
If you want the sequence checked against your travel dates before the release opens, our team can walk you through it — see our step-by-step darshan booking help.
₹300 Special Entry vs Sarva Darshan vs Divya Darshan
Choosing the wrong darshan type costs more time than any booking trick saves. Here is how the three main routes actually compare for an ordinary pilgrim with no VIP recommendation letter.
| Feature | Special Entry Darshan (₹300) | Sarva Darshan (Free) | Divya Darshan (Trekkers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee per pilgrim | ₹300 | Free | Free |
| How you get it | Online quota release on the TTD portal, approximately 60 days ahead | Token counters at Tirupati/Tirumala, or direct queue entry | Token issued on the Alipiri or Srivari Mettu footpath during the trek |
| Aadhaar required | Yes, for every pilgrim at booking and at entry | Yes, for token issue | Yes, at the footpath token point |
| Timing certainty | High — printed reporting slot | Low — depends entirely on crowd volume that day | Moderate — depends on trek start time and crowd |
| Typical wait | Shortest of the three, but still a real queue | Longest; can run many hours on weekends and festival days | Shorter than Sarva Darshan for most trekkers, plus the trek itself |
| Physical effort | Low | Low, but long standing time | High — a multi-hour uphill climb on steps |
| Books out in advance | Yes, in minutes | No advance booking | No advance booking |
| Best for | Families with fixed travel dates and return tickets | Flexible pilgrims with a spare day | Fit pilgrims fulfilling a vow, and those who missed online quota |
Aadhaar rules you cannot work around
Aadhaar is mandatory for every pilgrim on a ₹300 ticket, including each child listed on the booking. The name entered must match the Aadhaar record, and the same original Aadhaar is checked at the entry point. One Aadhaar cannot be reused across multiple bookings for the same darshan window. Pilgrims without Aadhaar — including many overseas visitors — should check the NRI and foreign pilgrim provisions listed separately on the TTD portal rather than attempting the standard ₹300 flow.
What the trip actually costs at the darshan level
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Special Entry Darshan ticket | ₹300 per pilgrim | Fixed by TTD; paid online at booking |
| Laddu | ₹50 each | Up to 2 per ticket, so a maximum of ₹100; bought after darshan, not included in the ticket |
| Darshan cost for a family of four | ₹1,200 tickets + up to ₹800 laddu | Assumes four separate ₹300 tickets, two laddus against each |
| Sarva Darshan alternative | Free | No ticket cost; the cost is time |
| Accommodation, transport, locker, prasadam extras | Varies | Not part of the ₹300 ticket; rates change and should be confirmed locally |
Why ₹300 bookings fail (and how to avoid it)
- Session timeout. Logging in early and idling until release can drop your session. Log in shortly before, and interact with the page once.
- Payment gateway failure. Money debited without a ticket is usually auto-reversed by the bank, but the slot is gone. Keep a second payment method ready.
- Name mismatch. Nicknames, initials and expanded surnames cause refusals at the checkpoint. Copy the Aadhaar spelling exactly.
- Wrong month. The calendar defaults can mislead. Confirm the year and month before paying.
- Unofficial agents. Sites promising guaranteed ₹300 tickets outside the official quota are not selling TTD inventory. Book only on the government portal.
If the quota closes before you reach payment, do not abandon the trip. Sarva Darshan and Divya Darshan both remain available on the day, and TTD occasionally releases unbooked or cancelled inventory back into the system. Our Tirupati booking assistance page explains what to try when the online quota is exhausted for your dates.
Frequently asked questions
How many days before can I book the TTD ₹300 ticket online?
Approximately 60 days in advance. TTD releases the Special Entry Darshan quota month by month and announces the exact release date and time on tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in beforehand. The window can shift, so check the portal notice board rather than assuming a fixed date.
Is Aadhaar compulsory for the ₹300 darshan ticket?
Yes. Every pilgrim on the booking needs their own Aadhaar number, entered at booking with the name exactly as it appears on the card. The original Aadhaar is verified at the entry point, so photocopies and digital screenshots are not reliable substitutes.
Are laddus included in the ₹300 ticket?
No. Laddus cost ₹50 each and up to two can be purchased per ticket, at the laddu counter after darshan. That is a separate payment of up to ₹100 on top of the ₹300 darshan fee.
What if the ₹300 quota is sold out for my dates?
You can still have darshan. Sarva Darshan is free with tokens issued locally, and Divya Darshan is available to pilgrims who climb the Alipiri steps. Both take longer than Special Entry Darshan, so plan an extra day in Tirumala if you are relying on them.
Can I change the date or cancel a ₹300 Special Entry Darshan ticket?
TTD's cancellation and rescheduling rules for darshan tickets are restrictive and are revised from time to time. As of 2026, treat a booked Special Entry Darshan slot as non-transferable and effectively final, and verify the current policy on the official portal before booking non-refundable travel around it.
FAQ
How many days before can I book the TTD Rs 300 ticket online?
Approximately 60 days in advance. TTD releases the Special Entry Darshan quota month by month and announces the exact release date and time on tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in beforehand. The window can shift, so check the portal notice board rather than assuming a fixed date.
Is Aadhaar compulsory for the Rs 300 darshan ticket?
Yes. Every pilgrim on the booking needs their own Aadhaar number, entered at booking with the name exactly as it appears on the card. The original Aadhaar is verified at the entry point, so photocopies and digital screenshots are not reliable substitutes.
Are laddus included in the Rs 300 ticket?
No. Laddus cost Rs 50 each and up to two can be purchased per ticket, at the laddu counter after darshan. That is a separate payment of up to Rs 100 on top of the Rs 300 darshan fee.
What if the Rs 300 quota is sold out for my dates?
You can still have darshan. Sarva Darshan is free with tokens issued locally, and Divya Darshan is available to pilgrims who climb the Alipiri steps. Both take longer than Special Entry Darshan, so plan an extra day in Tirumala if you are relying on them.
Can I change the date or cancel a Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan ticket?
TTD's cancellation and rescheduling rules for darshan tickets are restrictive and are revised from time to time. As of 2026, treat a booked Special Entry Darshan slot as non-transferable and effectively final, and verify the current policy on the official portal before booking non-refundable travel around it.
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