Pilgrimage tours

Tiruvannamalai Girivalam

Two nights at Tiruvannamalai for darshan at Arunachaleswarar, the full-moon Girivalam around Arunachala hill and quiet time at the Ramana Maharshi ashram.

Trip at a glance

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Starts inTiruvannamalai
RouteTiruvannamalai
Places1 destination
StateTamil Nadu, India
Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Solo travel
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-MPKYEQ

Best time to visit: October to February

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Arunachaleswarar Temple – Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Trip overview

Two nights at Tiruvannamalai for darshan at Arunachaleswarar, the full-moon Girivalam around Arunachala hill and quiet time at the Ramana Maharshi ashram.

The route spends 2 nights in Tiruvannamalai, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and solo travel, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

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Highlights

Arunachaleswarar TempleGirivalam pathSri Ramana Ashramam

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

Arrive via Chennai International Airport (MAA) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Darshan at Arunachaleswarar

Day 2Tiruvannamalai: Girivalam path and Sri Ramana Ashramam

Girivalam path: 14 km circuit of Arunachala hill, walked barefoot on full-moon nights
Sri Ramana Ashramam: Ashram of the sage Ramana Maharshi

Day 3Depart from Tiruvannamalai

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Chennai International Airport (MAA) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
One or two bases only

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tiruvannamalai: Walk Girivalam in the evening or early morning; on full-moon nights the path is crowded, so keep your group together and carry water.

At a glance

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Route: Tiruvannamalai
Ideal for: Pilgrimage tours, Solo travel
Best time: October to February
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-MPKYEQ

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 2 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tiruvannamalai: October to February.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tiruvannamalai (Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 190 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

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