Temple towns of the north · Arunachala hill and its great temple
Tiruvannamalai group trip guide
Tiruvannamalai: Arunachala hill and its great temple in Temple towns of the north, Tamil Nadu. From Tiruchirappalli it is 184 km by road, 4–5 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Tiruchirappalli costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Tiruchirappalli
- 184 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- November to February; full moons and Karthigai Deepam are the most crowded
- Fare from Tiruchirappalli
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
The Arunachaleswarar temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India, stands at the foot of the holy Arunachala hill; pilgrims walk the Girivalam path around the hill, above all on full-moon nights.
At Karthigai Deepam (November–December) a great lamp is lit on the summit, and the town draws huge crowds. Sri Ramana Ashram is here.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Tiruvannamalai from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Tiruvannamalai
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 204 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
Pilgrim groups from Chennai, Bengaluru and Puducherry come for Girivalam and the festival; a long day or one night.
Temples & pilgrimage
How far is Tiruvannamalai
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 204 km | 4–5 h | Route: Chennai to Tiruvannamalai |
| Coimbatore | 307 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Madurai | 309 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 184 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Karur | 233 km | 5–6 h | – |
Group fares from Tiruchirappalli
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to February; full moons and Karthigai Deepam are the most crowded.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, International visitors.
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Circuits that include Tiruvannamalai
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA).
- Nearest railway station: Tiruvannamalai.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Tiruvannamalai
Approved operators who take groups to Tiruvannamalai. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
99 km by road from Tiruvannamalai
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
233 km by road from Tiruvannamalai
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
214 km by road from Tiruvannamalai
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Tiruvannamalai
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Tiruchirappalli-la irundhu Tiruvannamalai-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Tiruvannamalai from Tiruchirappalli?)
184 km by road: 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Tiruvannamalai-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Tiruvannamalai cost?)
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli (184 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Tiruvannamalai cost?
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Tiruvannamalai?
1 day. With the drive from Tiruchirappalli, plan 2 to 3 days in all. Pilgrim groups from Chennai, Bengaluru and Puducherry come for Girivalam and the festival; a long day or one night.
When is the best time to visit Tiruvannamalai?
November to February; full moons and Karthigai Deepam are the most crowded.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Tiruvannamalai from abroad?
Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA). Nearest railway station: Tiruvannamalai. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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