Tiruvannamalai & Girivalam

The route

1. Arunachaleswarar Temple

   Use the temple’s official site to check darshan hours and any special-day notices. Give the temple visit its own time in your plan.

2. Girivalam around Arunachala

   The district administration describes the road circuit as roughly 14 km. Girivalam is the local name for the circumambulation, also called parikrama.

3. Full-moon visits

   The district highlights Pournami, or full moon, as a significant day for Girivalam. Check local arrangements close to your visit, especially if you are travelling on a festival date.

Before you go

• Plan water, breaks and how you will get back to your stay. Leave room in the schedule for the walk and darshan separately.
• Check official temple and district notices for changes to access, traffic or crowd arrangements.
• If you are choosing between a regular day and Pournami, decide how much time you can allow for crowds and transport.