- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹700–5,000
- Food a day
- ₹150–900
- Nearest railhead
- 0 km away
- Nearest airport
- 190 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Tiruvannamalai
A temple town at the foot of sacred Arunachala — the vast Arunachaleswarar temple, Ramana Maharshi’s ashram and caves, the 14 km barefoot Girivalam around the hill, and Gingee’s fortress nearby.
Things to do in Tiruvannamalai
Arunachaleswarar Temple
One of India’s largest temples — nine gopurams around the fire lingam.
Sri Ramana Ashram
Meditation hall and samadhi of Ramana Maharshi.
Girivalam
A 14 km barefoot walk around the hill, big on full-moon nights.
Virupaksha Cave & Skandashram
Short climb to Ramana’s caves with a temple-town view.
Gingee Fort
Three hill citadels linked by walls — a hot, rewarding climb.
Karthigai Deepam
A giant flame lit on the hilltop in Nov–Dec.
Where to stay in Tiruvannamalai
Ramana Nagar
Guesthouses near the ashram — calm and green.
Temple town
Hotels by the east gopuram.
What to eat
Ashram meals
Simple South Indian food served to visitors at set times.
Cafes on Chengam Road
Healthy bowls, coffee and filter coffee.
Good to know
- Full-moon Girivalam draws lakhs — book stays early.
- Remove footwear for the Girivalam path and carry water.
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