About
A major Shaivite pilgrimage town at the foot of the sacred Arunachala hill, one of the five Pancha Bhuta Stalas representing fire. The Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram and the Arunachaleswarar Temple (one of the largest temple complexes in India) draw seekers worldwide.
Must-see highlights
Arunachaleswarar Temple (one of India's largest)
Girivalam full-moon parikrama (14km)
Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram meditation
Skandashramam hillside cave shrine
Arunachala Hill summit climb
Pavazhakundru viewpoint
Seshadri Swamigal Ashram
Adi Annamalai Temple walk
Karthigai Deepam festival (Nov)
Deepam torchlight hill beacon night
Yogi Ram Surat Kumar Ashram
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Tiruvannamalai 1km · Chennai International Airport 185km
Nearby attractions
Vellore (90km)Pondicherry (100km)Gingee Fort (37km)
How to get here
Chennai → Tiruvannamalai
bus · 4h
₹200
approx.
Pondicherry → Tiruvannamalai
bus · 2.5h
₹150
approx.
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November – February
Nearest Transport
Tiruvannamalai1 km
Chennai International Airport185 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹4,000/night
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