Is it permissible to perform tawaf around the Ka'bah on the upper level, then descend and ascend again?

The questioner : Yes. Shaykh, regarding tawaf now, some people perform tawaf from the upper level, and then when they reach the area where the sa'y is, they descend to the sa'y area and go back up to the upper level a second time.

The Shaykh : This is not permissible unless one is unable to do otherwise.

The questioner : Because there is a crowd, as the area is narrow, Shaykh.

The Shaykh : That is correct, it is narrow, and I have been informed that they will widen it, if Allah wills.

The presenter : Allah, okay, may Allah reward you with good.