Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Tiruvannāmalai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tiruvannāmalai

With a population of 138,243, Tiruvannāmalai is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tiruvannāmalai to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tiruvannāmalai

Tiruvannāmalai in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 829
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tiruvannāmalai in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 829
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tiruvannāmalai

Plane

Although Tiruvannāmalai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 85 km from Tiruvannāmalai. Salem is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Tiruvannāmalai is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 181 km from Tiruvannāmalai. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

Although Tiruvannāmalai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 85 km from Tiruvannāmalai. Salem is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Tiruvannāmalai is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 181 km from Tiruvannāmalai. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Tiruvannāmalai

SXVSalem
PNYPondicherry
MAAChennai

Airlines serving Tiruvannāmalai

Lufthansa
Good (8,276 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,589 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,260 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,773 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,516 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (427 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tiruvannāmalai

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,836 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,518 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tiruvannāmalai

Most booked hotels in Tiruvannāmalai

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Vijay Balaji Mahal A/C
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 759+
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Sri Arunachala Homestay
1 star
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 948+
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Ramana Towers
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,182+
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Thangam Residency
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 759+
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Saai Residency Rooms & Party Hall
5 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
₹ 854+
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Hiring a car in Tiruvannāmalai

Expect to pay ₹ 107 per litre in Tiruvannāmalai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,286 and ₹ 1,715.

Expect to pay ₹ 107 per litre in Tiruvannāmalai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,286 and ₹ 1,715.