Hyderabad to Tiruvannamalai: Pilgrimage Guide for Telangana & AP Travellers

Travelling from Hyderabad to Tiruvannamalai? Distance, trains, and how to plan your visit to Annamalaiyar temple and Girivalam.

Hyderabad sends a large number of devotees to Tiruvannamalai every year. The journey by road is roughly 600 km; train to Villupuram or Katpadi and then road is an option.

Route and Time

Via NH 65 and NH 44, then state highways. Overnight buses and cabs are available. Plan for at least a 2-day stay to cover the temple and Girivalam.

Spiritual Highlights

Annamalaiyar (Arunachaleshwarar) temple, Girivalam, and Ramana Maharishi Ashram. Stay at MAS Residency for a comfortable base in Tiruvannamalai.