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Chennai Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Tour: 2 Day Package
This 2-day, 1-night tour takes you from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai (190 km, 4 to 4.5 hours) for Arunachaleswarar Temple darshan, the Ramana Maharshi and Seshadri Swamigal ashrams and the 14 km Girivalam, by car (about 3 hours, with the 8 Lingam temples) or on foot (4 to 5 hours). The route is about 420 km.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night in Tiruvannamalai
- Distance
- about 420 km
- Best time
- November to February. Pournami (full moon) days are the busiest, so book early.
Your temple journey
A journey, thoughtfully arranged.
Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.
Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.
Your journey at a glance
The route, day by day.
- 01Day 1: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai
- 02Day 2: Darshan and return
Your journey
The itinerary
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai
- 01
Early pickup from Chennai and drive to Tiruvannamalai (190 km, about 4 to 4.5 hours)
- 02
Arunachaleswarar Temple darshan (2 hours)
- 03
Lunch break
- 04
Ramana Maharshi Ashram and Seshadri Swamigal Ashram (2 hours)
- 05
Night stay in Tiruvannamalai
Day 2: Darshan and return
- 01
Early-morning Girivalam by car (14 km, about 3 hours) with the 8 Lingam temples, or on foot (4 to 5 hours)
- 02
Skandashram and Virupaksha Cave walk on Arunachala Hill (optional, about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 03
Check out, drive back to Chennai and drop
Planning your visit
A little more to know.
Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.
Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.
What the package may include
Details to confirm.
These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.
Inclusions
- Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance
Exclusions
- Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
- Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
- Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
- Meals and drinks
- Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
- Donations, camera fees and personal expenses
Good to know
- Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
- Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
- Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.
Before you go
Questions, answered.
What is Girivalam?
It is a circumambulation of Arunachala Hill, about 14 km, done on foot or by car.
When is Girivalam busiest?
On Pournami (full moon) days, so book early.
Is the 2-day tour better than the 1-day tour?
Yes, if you want time for Girivalam. The 1-day tour from Chennai does not leave time for the full circuit.
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