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Most people stay at the ashram (%287390; www.srisathyasai.org.in), a small village with all amenities. blank map of the 50 states Lodging is cheap but basic. Advance bookings aren t taken; visitors under 25 must be in a family or group.

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Walking TTD has constructed probably the best footpath in India for pilgrims to walk up to Tirumala. It s about 15km from Tirupathi and takes four to six hours. Leave your luggage at the toll gate at Alipiri near the Hanuman statue. It will be transported free to the reception centre. At the time of research walking was prohibited from 4pm to 6am due to several blank map of the 50 states leopard blank map of the 50 states attacks on pilgrims. There are shady rest points along the way, and a few canteens.