TTD Tirumala Rooms Accommodation LIVE Status: Real-Time Allotment Guide

TTD Accommodation Categories, Caution Deposit, Walk-in Counters and Special Quotas Explained

All TTD Accommodation Categories Compared

Most pilgrims see the “rooms” list on the TTD portal without understanding what each guest-house group actually offers. Here is a quick comparison so you can pick the right one before the “live status” page turns red.

Exact rent amounts change with TTD notifications; always treat published rates as subject to revision and verify on the TTD official booking portal or the tirumala.org accommodation page.

Caution Deposit: How Much, How It Is Refunded

• At check-in you pay the room rent plus an equal caution deposit. Example: if room rent is ₹1000, you pay ₹1000 rent + ₹1000 caution deposit.
• Vacate on or before the time printed on the check-in receipt (stay is strictly 24 hours).
• The refund is triggered automatically and typically hits your original payment account within 7 to 15 working days, depending on bank processing.
• If there is damage, missing linen, or overstay, TTD adjusts the amount against the deposit.
• Track pending refunds through the accommodation section of your TTD login or the refund-status tool on tirumala.org.

Sarvadarshanam vs Pre-booked Accommodation: Walk-in Rules

Sarvadarshanam (free darshan) pilgrims without a confirmed room can still get on-hill accommodation via walk-in counters, but the rules are stricter than for pre-booked guests:

• Pre-booked guests check in at the designated guest house (for example, Nandakam reception) within the slot shown in their SMS — usually within 1 hour of confirmation.
• Walk-in devotees must queue at MBC-34 or the CRO office. Minimum two occupants per room; single-person bookings are generally refused.
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport) is mandatory for every guest, and biometric capture may be done at the guest house.

What to Do When the Live Status Shows “Red”

• Refresh the quota page 2 to 3 times daily — cancellations release stock throughout the day.
• Reach MBC-34 between 6 AM and 9 AM; the first unused allotments are rolled back to the current counter queue.
• Keep a backup of community choultries (Gubba, Chittoor, Arya Vysya Samajam, Ahobila Mutt) as fallback.
• For darshan-linked rooms, look at Arjitha seva tickets — some sevas include accommodation.

MBC-34, CRO and the Online Quota — How They Fit Together

Think of the three as different doors to the same inventory. The online quota opens on fixed release dates for advance booking. The CRO (Central Reservation Office) handles protocol, VIP, donor, and special guest flows. MBC-34 is the on-the-day public counter that releases unconsumed / cancelled stock to walk-in pilgrims. If online shows nothing and CRO is restricted to protocol, MBC-34 is usually your best on-hill chance.

Luggage, Lockers and Entry Rules

• Free luggage counters and lockers are available at PAC-1 and PAC-2 (Pilgrim Amenities Complex); use them before queueing for darshan.
• Prohibited items (electronics, tobacco, food, leather belts) must be deposited before entering the Vaikuntham queue.
• Dress code: men in dhoti + upper cloth or full trousers with shirts (preferably full-sleeve); women in saree, half-saree, churidar or salwar kameez with dupatta. Non-compliant devotees are turned back at the gate.

Senior Citizen, Divyangjan, NRI and Foreigner Quotas

• Senior citizens (65+) and Divyangjan: Dedicated darshan entry near Supatham gate, separate token line, and priority at guest-house reception with a valid ID.
• NRIs & Foreigners: Special Entry Darshan counter near the Supatham gate with passport; accommodation can be booked through the NRI quota on the TTD portal.
• Always carry the original passport / OCI / senior-citizen ID; photocopies are rarely accepted.

For the latest rules and any mid-year changes, always cross-check ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in and tirumala.org before you travel.