Japali Hanuman Temple Tirumala Booking Online – How to Reserve & Visit

Japali Hanuman Temple (also called Japali Teertham or Japali Anjaneya Swamy
Temple) is a serene forest shrine of Lord Hanuman inside the Seshachalam
reserve forest on the Tirumala hills. Because the temple sits beyond a forest
checkpost, its practical hours are shaped as much by the forest gate as by the
temple itself. Here are the verified timings, the entry rules at the
checkpost, and exactly how to reach the shrine.

Japali Hanuman Temple Timings

Japali Hanuman Temple is open daily from about 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The forest
checkpost at Gogarbham Dam opens around 6:30 AM, and entry closes before dusk
because the route passes through reserve forest. Hours may extend on Hanuman
Jayanti and festival days.

Timings on this page were last reviewed in July 2026. Forest-area shrines
follow daylight schedules more strictly than the main temple, so treat 6:00 PM
as a hard cut-off rather than a flexible closing time.

Entry Rules and Forest Permission

Japali Teertham lies inside the Seshachalam reserve forest, so access is
controlled at a forest checkpost near Gogarbham Dam, about 3 km before the
shrine. This is the single most important difference between visiting Japali
and visiting other temples on the Tirumala hills.

• No advance permit is needed for ordinary darshan. Pilgrims
  pass through the checkpost during its open hours; there is no ticket or
  entry fee for the temple.
• Daylight-only access. The checkpost regulates entry so that
  visitors are out of the forest stretch before dark. Plan to start your walk
  back by late afternoon.
• Seasonal restrictions can apply. During high fire-risk
  weeks (typically around February–March), forest authorities may limit or
  briefly suspend access. Check locally at Tirumala on the day of your visit.
• Stay on the marked path. Wandering off the trail into the
  reserve forest is not permitted.
• No plastic litter. Carry water, but bring your bottles and
  wrappers back with you.
• Photography and mobile phone use are not allowed inside the temple
  premises.
• Dress modestly. Traditional attire is recommended, in line
  with general Tirumala temple customs.
• Watch your belongings. Monkeys are common along the trail;
  keep food items packed away.

How to Reach Japali Hanuman Temple

The temple is located roughly 4–5 km from Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in
Tirumala, on the road that leads towards Papavinasanam Teertham. The journey
has two parts: a short road trip to the trailhead, then a forest walk.

From Tirumala Temple

• By bus: APSRTC operates a local hop-on service in Tirumala
  roughly every 30 minutes from early morning to evening, covering Japali
  Teertham along with Papavinasanam and Akasa Ganga. Get down at the Japali
  entrance stop.
• By private vehicle: Taxis and two-wheelers can drive up to
  the trailhead area, where parking is available near the start of the forest
  path.
• On foot: Fit pilgrims sometimes walk the whole way from the
  main temple, but most combine a bus or vehicle ride with the final trek.

The Forest Walk

• Distance: About 1 km from the drop-off point to the temple.
• Steps: Roughly 150 steps along the descending forest path.
• Time: Around 12–16 minutes each way at a comfortable pace.
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The path is shaded and
  scenic, but wear proper footwear and carry water. The return climb feels
  slightly harder than the walk in.

From Tirupati

First reach Tirumala by APSRTC bus, taxi, or the footpath routes up the hill.
From the Tirumala bus stand, take the local bus or a taxi towards
Papavinasanam and alight at the Japali entrance. Allow two to three hours in
total for the visit from Tirumala and back, including darshan.

Sevas and Offerings at Japali

Japali Hanuman Temple is a small forest shrine, and its sevas are simple and
personal compared with the main temple. Offerings pilgrims commonly take part
in include:

• Vadamala Seva – offering a garland of vadas to Lord
  Hanuman, the traditional offering most associated with this shrine.
• Abhishekam – the sacred bath performed for the deity,
  especially elaborate on Hanuman Jayanti.
• Hanuman Chalisa recitation – groups of devotees often chant
  the Chalisa together in the temple courtyard.
• Annadanam contribution – donations towards food offerings.

There is no online booking system for Japali sevas. Arrangements are made
directly with the temple priests on arrival, and availability can vary by day,
so treat sevas as something to enquire about in person rather than pre-plan.

Best Time to Visit

October to February is the most comfortable window, with cool forest air and
pleasant trekking weather. Within any day, early morning soon after the
checkpost opens is ideal: the trail is quiet, the teertham (sacred pond) is at
its most peaceful, and you leave ample daylight for the return walk. Avoid
arriving after 4:30 PM, since you may not have enough time for an unhurried
darshan before the forest stretch closes.

See Also

This page focuses on timings, entry rules, and the route. For the temple’s
history, legends of Anjaneya at Japali, festivals, and photos, see our full
guide:
Japali Hanuman Temple Tirumala – History, Route and Festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Japali Hanuman Temple timings?

The temple is open daily from about 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The forest checkpost
at Gogarbham Dam opens around 6:30 AM, and the temple doors typically open to
the public by about 7:30 AM. Hours may extend on Hanuman Jayanti and festival
days.

Is permission needed to visit Japali temple?

No advance permit is required for regular darshan. Entry is regulated at the
forest checkpost near Gogarbham Dam, which allows visitors only during
daylight hours. Short seasonal restrictions may apply in high fire-risk
months, so confirm locally before setting out.

How far is Japali temple from the Tirumala main temple?

Japali Teertham is roughly 4–5 km from Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, on the
route to Papavinasanam. From the bus drop-off or parking point, it is a
further 1 km forest walk with about 150 steps, taking 12–16 minutes.

Can I book Japali temple darshan online?

No. Japali Hanuman Temple has no online darshan or seva booking. Darshan is
free walk-in during open hours, and sevas are arranged directly at the temple.
Online booking on the official TTD portal applies only to the main Tirumala
temple services.

Is there an entry fee at Japali Hanuman Temple?

No. Darshan at Japali is completely free, and there is no charge at the forest
checkpost for pilgrims visiting the shrine on foot.

Can I visit Japali temple in the evening or at night?

No. Because the shrine sits inside reserve forest, access is daylight-only.
Plan to enter well before late afternoon and complete your return walk before
dusk; night visits are not permitted.

Sources and Disclaimer

Timings and access details above were cross-checked in July 2026 against
on-ground pilgrim guides and Tirumala local transport information. For
authoritative updates on Tirumala temple services, always refer to the
official Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) channels:
tirumala.org and
the official TTD booking portal
ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.

Tirumala Tirupati Online is an independent pilgrim-information blog and is not
affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to TTD or any government body.
Forest-area timings can change at short notice; verify locally on the day of
your visit.