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


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.
Highlights
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.
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