24-Hour Arunachalam Temple Visit and Giri Pradakshina from Bengaluru

Day 1: Temple visit & Giri Pradakshina

Bengaluru to Arunachalam, India on June 7, 2025

6:00am

Departure from Bengaluru

Start the journey early morning from Bengaluru to maximize the time at Arunachalam and Giri Pradakshina. The drive is approximately 6-7 hours each way.
INR0, 6h0m

11:00am

Arrival and Temple Darshan at Arunachalam

Begin with the darshan of Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple, a significant Shaivite shrine known for its breathtaking architecture and spiritual importance. The temple is open from 6:00am to 12:30pm and reopens from 4:00pm to 8:30pm.
INR0, 1h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Local Vegetarian Restaurant

Enjoy traditional South Indian cuisine such as idli, dosa, and thali at a nearby restaurant like Bhavan's or Sri Saravana Bhavan, which remain open for lunch till 3:00pm.
INR200, 1h

1:00pm

Start Giri Pradakshina

Begin the Giri Pradakshina, a sacred circumambulation around the Arunachala hill. This trek takes around 4-6 hours depending on pace; start early to complete it in daylight safely.
INR0, 5h0m

6:00pm

Evening Temple Darshan

Arrive back at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple for the evening pooja and sunset darshan, open till 8:30pm. This is a beautiful spiritual experience with special rituals.
INR0, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at a Local South Indian Restaurant

Dine on light evening meals like uttapam, vada, and filter coffee at a local eatery open till 9:00pm to rejuvenate after the pradakshina trek.
INR250, 1h

8:00pm

Return Journey to Bengaluru

Start the drive back to Bengaluru post dinner. You may choose to rest during this long night drive or break the journey midway if needed.
INR0, 6h0m

2:00am

Arrival in Bengaluru

End your 24-hour spiritual trip back in Bengaluru by early morning, completing the full Arunachalam temple visit and Giri Pradakshina within a day.
INR0, 0h
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