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 March
Estimated hotel price
$14
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tiruvannāmalai in March
Estimated hotel price
$14
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.

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 Avis and Gozo Cabs, 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.

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 Avis and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Tiruvannāmalai

SXVSalem
PNYPondicherry
MAAChennai

Airlines serving Tiruvannāmalai

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,021 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tiruvannāmalai

Average rates range from around $44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $30 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tiruvannāmalai

Hiring a car in Tiruvannāmalai

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.19 and $26.92.

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.19 and $26.92.