Distance and route
Sripuram to the Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai is about 80 km by road. The official Sri Narayani Peedam website notes that Thirumalaikodi is roughly equidistant from Tirupati and Tiruvannamalai.
Independent planning estimate Source: OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM). Approximate road distance calculated from OpenStreetMap routing; depends on route and starting point. Not an official figure. Last verified 1 October 2026.
Independent planning estimate
Allow about 2 hours by road each way.
Not an official temple estimate.
One long day
- Morning: Sripuram from 8:00 AM.
- Midday: lunch at the Annadhana Mandapam (12 noon to 3:00 PM), then drive south.
- Late afternoon and evening: Arunachaleswarar temple. Check its current darshan hours before you go.
Official temple information Source: Official Sripuram website: Darshan timings; Official Sripuram website: Facilities. Last verified 1 October 2026.
Two days
Spend a night in either town. This leaves time for Girivalam, the walk around Arunachala hill, which many pilgrims undertake.
Full-moon days
Independent planning guidance
Full-moon (Pournami) days draw very large crowds at Tiruvannamalai for Girivalam, and roads and lodging fill up. If you are not going for Girivalam, choose another date.
Guidance from this website, not an official temple rule.
Travel to Sripuram from elsewhere: how to reach Sripuram.