Tiruvannamalai Temple Tour from Chennai: 1 Day Package

This 1-day tour covers Arunachaleswarar Temple, Ramana Ashram and Seshadri Swamigal Ashram in Tiruvannamalai, about 190 km from Chennai (4 to 4.5 hours each way). It is a long day, so we leave very early; for a relaxed pace choose the 2-day Vellore Tiruvannamalai tour.

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Duration: 1 day (13 to 14 hours including travel)
Distance: about 380 km round trip
Best time: November to February. Full moon (Pournami) days and the Karthigai Deepam festival draw very large crowds.

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

Your journey

The itinerary

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Day 1

01
Early pick-up from Chennai
02
Drive to Tiruvannamalai (4 to 4.5 hours)
03
Arunachaleswarar Temple, the Agni Lingam among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams (about 2 hours)
04
Ramana Ashram (about 1 hour)
05
Seshadri Swamigal Ashram (about 30 minutes)
06
Adi Annamalai Temple on the Girivalam path (about 30 minutes)
07
Return to Chennai (4 to 4.5 hours)
08
The full Girivalam walk of about 14 km takes 4 to 5 hours and does not fit a 1-day tour; it is included in the 2-day and 3-day packages.

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.

How far is Tiruvannamalai from Chennai?

About 190 km, 4 to 4.5 hours by road.

What is Girivalam?

It is a barefoot circumambulation of Arunachala Hill, about 14 km, done especially on full moon nights.

Is a 1-day trip realistic?

It is possible but tiring. Seniors and families with children should choose the 2-day package.

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