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Arunachala — The Sacred Hill of Fire
2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryNovember – FebruaryBest windowTiruvannamalaiNearest rail · 1 km
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.
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Tiruvannamalai 1km · Chennai International Airport 185km
Nearest transport
Tiruvannamalai1 km
Chennai International Airport185 km
Stay options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹4,000/night
Best time to visit
November – February
How to get here
Chennai → Tiruvannamalai
bus · 4h
₹200
approx.
Pondicherry → Tiruvannamalai
bus · 2.5h
₹150
approx.
Nearby attractions
Vellore (90km)Pondicherry (100km)Gingee Fort (37km)
