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Dwaraka Tirumala Online Room Booking 120 Cottages Phone

Shiva Venkateswara Feb 10, 2023 Updated Jul 6, 2026 5 min read

Dwaraka Tirumala (“Chinna Tirupati”) offers pilgrim accommodation run by the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department. The Devasthanam operates a set of choultries, AC cottages and guest houses close to the hill temple, plus low-cost dormitories, and rooms can be reserved online through the official state temple portal.

Dwaraka Tirumala, in Eluru district (formerly West Godavari) of Andhra Pradesh, is home to the self-manifested (Swayambhu) shrine of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy. Because the deity and the setting echo Tirumala, pilgrims fondly call the town “Chinna Tirupati” (Little Tirupati). The temple is managed as a state Devasthanam by the AP Endowments Department, and the same Devasthanam provides the pilgrim lodging described below. This is an information guide only — always confirm current room types, tariffs and availability on the official portal before you travel.

Dwaraka Tirumala accommodation: what the Devasthanam provides

According to the Devasthanam’s own accommodation information, the temple trust has built 8 choultries containing roughly 100 rooms, along with about 15 air-conditioned cottages that were added through donor contributions. All units are fitted with solar water-heating systems and 24-hour uninterrupted power supply. For budget pilgrims, the Devasthanam also runs two dormitories at a nominal charge (reported at around Rs. 10 per person), making a short stay affordable for almost everyone.

The largest single block is the Sri Dharma Apparaya Nilayam, often described as a “120-roomed choultry” — this is the origin of the “120 cottages/rooms” figure many pilgrims search for. Alongside it are several named guest houses and nilayams (for example Srinivasa Nilayam, Sriharivasam, Sudarsanam, Sita Nilayam, Byrraju Nilayam and others) that offer AC rooms and suites for families and groups, plus non-AC choultry rooms such as the Sri Rani Chinnayamma Rao Choultry for economical stays.

Indicative room categories and tariffs

The table below lists the room categories and indicative daily tariffs commonly cited for the Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam guest houses. Treat these as a guide only: the Devasthanam revises rates from time to time and adds seasonal or maintenance charges, so the amount payable at booking is whatever the official portal displays on the day. Do not rely on any figure printed on a third-party page as final.

Accommodation (category)Indicative rent / day (Rs.)
Dormitory (per person, nominal)~10
Sri Rani Chinnayamma Rao Choultry — Non A/C450
Sri Dharma Apparaya Nilayam — Non A/C room900
Sri Dharma Apparaya Nilayam — Non A/C suite1200
Sri Dharma Apparaya Nilayam — A/C room1200
Sri Dharma Apparaya Nilayam — A/C suite1500
Srinivasa / Sriharivasam / Sudarsanam / Venkataratnagiri guest houses4500
Sita Nilayam / Byrraju Nilayam / Satya Nilayam / Sri Chakra Panchajanya6000
Srivatsa / Srivibhu guest houses6750
Bhagirata / Sri Vasudeva Nilayam / Chandrasekhara Nilayam guest houses9000

Tariffs above are indicative and unofficial; confirm the live rate for each room on the official Devasthanam / AP temples portal before booking.

How to book a room at Dwaraka Tirumala

The Devasthanam offers both online and on-arrival (counter) booking:

  • Online: Rooms can be reserved through the Andhra Pradesh state temple booking system — the official Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam accommodation portal (tms.ap.gov.in) and the AP Endowments portal aptemples.ap.gov.in. The Devasthanam has also historically offered room booking through MeeSeva centres (onlineap.meeseva.gov.in).
  • On arrival: Subject to availability, rooms can be booked at the Devasthanam’s accommodation / reception office after you reach the town. During festivals and weekends demand is high, so advance reservation is advisable.
  • At check-in: Carry valid government photo ID for every adult; ID proof is mandatory. Check-in / check-out timing varies by guest house, so verify it when you reserve.

Because availability, categories and prices are managed centrally, the safest approach is to complete your reservation on the official portal rather than through any private reseller.

Facilities and practical tips

  • All Devasthanam rooms have solar hot water and round-the-clock power supply.
  • AC and non-AC options exist across price points — from ~Rs. 10 dormitory beds to premium guest houses.
  • Family suites accommodate larger groups; extra bedding is often available on request.
  • Rooms near the temple fill quickly on weekends, public holidays and during Brahmotsavams — plan ahead.
  • Dwaraka Tirumala is well connected by road from Eluru, Bhimavaram and Vijayawada; the nearest major railheads are Eluru and Bhimavaram.

Frequently asked questions

Who manages accommodation at Dwaraka Tirumala?

The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala, under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department, builds and manages the choultries, cottages, guest houses and dormitories. It is a state Devasthanam and is not part of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

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How many rooms does the Devasthanam have?

The Devasthanam reports about 8 choultries with roughly 100 rooms, plus around 15 donor-funded AC cottages, and additional named guest houses. The large Sri Dharma Apparaya Nilayam is described as a 120-roomed choultry.

Can I book a Dwaraka Tirumala room online?

Yes. Rooms can be reserved online through the official AP temple portal (tms.ap.gov.in / aptemples.ap.gov.in) and, historically, via MeeSeva. Rooms can also be booked at the counter on arrival, subject to availability.

What is the cheapest option to stay?

The Devasthanam’s dormitories are the cheapest, reported at a nominal charge of around Rs. 10 per person. Non-AC choultry rooms are the next most economical.

Are the tariffs on this page final?

No. The tariffs shown here are indicative and can change. Always confirm the current rate and room category on the official Devasthanam / AP temples portal at the time of booking.

Do I need ID proof to check in?

Yes. Carrying valid government-issued photo identity proof is mandatory at check-in for accommodation booked through the Devasthanam.

Sources & last verified (July 2026)

  • Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Dwaraka Tirumala — Accommodation / Pilgrim Services: https://tms.ap.gov.in/SVSDDT/cnt/accommodation
  • AP Endowments Department temple portal: https://aptemples.ap.gov.in/
  • Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam — Accommodation (official/legacy site): http://www.dwarakatirumala.org/accommodation.html
  • National Government Services Portal — Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Room Booking (Dwaraka Tirumala): https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/andhra-pradeshsri-venkateswara-swamy-temple-room-booking-dwaraka-tirumala-wg-1

This site is an independent pilgrim information guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam, the AP Endowments Department, or TTD. Room categories, tariffs and availability are set solely by the Devasthanam; please verify all details on the official portal before travelling.

Dwaraka Tirumala Devasthanam — official accommodation information

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

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Shiva Venkateswara is the founding editor of Tirumala Tirupati Online. With over 8 years of dedicated coverage of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, he has personally completed pilgrimages to Tirumala 50+ times, walking the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths, observing every major arjitha seva, and touring every guest house, mutt, and accommodation block in both Tirumala and Tirupati. His on-the-ground reporting drives the site's day-by-day darshan-status updates, room-availability charts, and festival schedules.His coverage spans TTD darshan procedures (Sarva Darshan, ₹300 Special Entry, SSD tokens, Srivani Trust, Divya Darshan, Supatham VIP), accommodation booking (online quota, CRO walk-ins, all major mutts and choultries), sevas (Arjitha, Daily, Weekly), and broader South Indian temple traditions including Srikalahasti, Bhadrachalam, Tiruchanur, Kanchipuram, Madurai, and the Char Dham circuit. He has interviewed senior TTD staff, peetadhipathis, and tour operators to verify the booking processes, timings, and pricing documented on the site.He launched Tirumala Tirupati Online on August 15, 2017 with the goal of giving Indian and NRI devotees a single trusted source for darshan information that previously lived only in Telugu pamphlets, regional newspapers, and word-of-mouth. The site now publishes daily updates across 2,900+ guides reaching pilgrims in English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.Editorial standards: every booking process, timing, and price published on the site is cross-verified against the official TTD portal (tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in) and TTD-issued circulars before publication. Reader-reported errors are corrected within 24 hours. The site does not accept paid placements for booking-related content; AdSense advertising is disclosed per Google policy. Affiliate links use rel="sponsored noopener".Contact: editor@tirumalatirupationline.com. Connect on X (Twitter) @tirumalatirupati and Facebook @tirumalatirupationline.

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