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Decode the Secret Caves & Temples around Arunachalam

Temples • Caves • Siddhas • Rishis • Divine Experiences

Duration
1 Night / 2 Days
Starts
Ex-Bangalore
Region
Tamil Nadu
Package cost
₹5,900 Per adult
Decode the Secret Caves & Temples around Arunachalam

Overview

Arunachalam, the hill of eternal wisdom and the fire of knowledge. Walk the sacred land, discover its secrets and awaken the divine within. The journey covers Adi Thiruvarangam with its Navapashanam statue of Sri Ranganathar, the hill temple where young Ramana meditated, the eight ancient Shivalingams of the Girivalam path, and the caves of yogis, Siddhas and Rishis on the slopes of Arunachala. Departs every month on the first weekend.

Highlights

  • Adi Thiruvarangam, older than Sri Rangam, with its Navapashanam Ranganathar
  • Athulinadeswarar Temple, where young Ramana Maharshi meditated
  • Girivalam of all 8 ancient Shivalingams by vehicle
  • Virupaksha Cave, Skandashram, Mango Tree Cave, Guhai Namasivaya and Banyan Tree Cave

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 01

    Bangalore → Thiruvannamalai

    • 06:00 AM departure from Bangalore (AC vehicle)
    • Drive to Thiruvannamalai
    • Evening visit to Adi Thiruvarangam (the ancient temple older than Sri Rangam, with a Navapashanam statue of Sri Ranganathar Swami bigger than Sri Rangam)
    • Visit Athulinadeswarar Temple (on a small hill where Guru Ramana Maharshi meditated in his childhood before coming to Thiruvannamalai)
    • Later, Girivalam visiting all 8 ancient Shivalingams by vehicle
    • Overnight stay at hotel
  2. 02

    Thiruvannamalai → Bangalore

    • 06:00 AM checkout from hotel (after breakfast)
    • Trek on the hills of Arunachalam to visit the most mystical caves of yogis, Siddhas and Rishis
    • Visit Virupaksha Cave (where Ramana Maharshi meditated for 17 years)
    • Visit Skandashram (where Ramana Maharshi lived with his mother)
    • Visit Mango Tree Cave
    • Visit Guhai Namasivaya Temple and Cave
    • Visit Banyan Tree Cave (Alamarathu Guhai)
    • Explore a few more mystical caves en route
    • Drive back to Bangalore

Departure dates

Date
07–08 Nov 2026 (Sat–Sun)
05–06 Dec 2026 (Sat–Sun)
02–03 Jan 2027 (Sat–Sun)
06–07 Feb 2027 (Sat–Sun)
06–07 Mar 2027 (Sat–Sun)
03–04 Apr 2027 (Sat–Sun)

Book your preferred date and embark on a divine journey. Seats are limited.

Inclusions

  • AC vehicle from Bangalore to Bangalore
  • 1 night stay in an AC room on twin or double sharing basis
  • Visit to mystical temples and caves
  • Special darshan at Thiruvannamalai temple
  • Visit to Adi Thiruvarangam (Nava Pashana Vishnu)
  • Parking, toll, fuel and driver allowance

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