Temple Trail • South India

Arunachalam (Tiruvannamalai) — Complete Tour Kit

A self-guided pilgrimage playbook for ₹99. Includes Girivalam route, Ashta Lingam map & order, darshan flow, timings, transport, stays, food picks, packing list, do’s & don’ts — plus ₹10,000 voucher strips.

Buy @ ₹99 Ask on WhatsApp
Secure payments by Razorpay | Instant download link
Arunachalam kit cover
  • Girivalam loop route with landmarks
  • Ashta Lingam order + compass directions
  • Pournami crowd plan & safety tips
  • Pure-veg food & family-friendly stays

What’s inside the kit

  • 1-day, 2-day & weekend plans
  • Darshan flow & temple timings
  • Ashta Lingam map + order
  • Girivalam landmarks & km marks
  • Stays (budget → premium)
  • Pure-veg & local food picks
  • Bus/train info & transfers
  • Packing list & etiquette
Bonus: ₹10,000 voucher strips for hotels, cabs & experiences (T&Cs inside).

Who is it for?

  • First-time visitors to Tiruvannamalai
  • Pournami (Full Moon) Girivalam walkers
  • Family & senior-friendly plans
  • DIY pilgrims who don’t want a guide
Get the Kit @ ₹99

Girivalam Overview

The sacred circumambulation of Arunachala hill (approx. 14 km) traditionally begins near the Annamalaiyar Temple’s Raja Gopuram and follows the main Girivalam path clockwise. The kit outlines rest points, drinking water, first-aid, footwear strategy, and night-walk safety for Pournami.

Recommended timings

  • Start before dawn (3:30–4:30 AM) or after dusk for cooler weather
  • Carry water, torch, light snacks; avoid plastics on the trail
  • Stay left on the path; follow police instructions on Pournami

Temple darshan flow

  • Annamalaiyar & Unnamulai Amman shrines
  • Special pooja slots & major aarti windows
  • Dress code & locker/luggage notes
Download the full route map

Ashta Lingam — Order & Directions

#LingamDirection
1IndraEast
2AgniSouth-East
3YamaSouth
4NiruthiSouth-West
5VarunaWest
6VayuNorth-West
7KuberaNorth
8IshanyaNorth-East

The kit provides exact waypoints, nearby landmarks, and suggested stop durations for each shrine.

Practical Info

  • Temple timings & best darshan windows
  • Pournami crowd plan & barricade routes
  • Do’s & don’ts + dress code
  • Packing checklist (monsoon/summer)

All details are consolidated in a mobile-first PDF for quick on-ground reference.

Getting There

  • Rail: Tiruvannamalai (TNL) — frequent from Chennai, Katpadi, Villupuram
  • Bus: Excellent connections from Chennai, Bengaluru, Pondicherry
  • Air: Chennai (MAA) & Bengaluru (BLR) — 4–6 hrs by road
  • Local: Auto/cabs; temple area is walkable; parking notes inside

The kit suggests transfers, pickup points and approximate travel times.

Buy the Arunachalam Kit

One-time price:

₹99

Instant download • Lifetime updates to this kit • ₹10,000 voucher strips

Proceed to Pay Chat on WhatsApp
Razorpay checkout (UPI / Card / NetBanking). GST invoice on request.

Also explore

Kumbakonam Navagraha Circuit
Panchabhootha Shiva Temples
Kerala – 150+ Itineraries
Varanasi – Complete Guide
Looking for something else? Browse all kits on the home page.

Arunachalam Kit — FAQs

Yes. It includes a special night-walk plan, crowd tips, rest points, and safety notes specific to Full Moon.

Yes. The kit shows the eight shrines in order with compass directions, nearby landmarks and suggested stop durations.

Instant download link on the confirmation page + WhatsApp message with access. Lifetime updates included for this kit.