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Almora to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

2511 kmDistance
50.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹86,529
Ertiga₹1,10,258
Innova₹1,15,003
Innova Crysta₹1,41,657
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,95,682

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,760
AC Seater₹4,520
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,020
AC Sleeper₹5,780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,080
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Train
Sleeper₹1,540
Economy₹2,540
Third AC₹3,550
Second AC₹5,050
First AC₹7,060
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Almora to Tiruvannamalai

2511 km · ~54h 13m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 837

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 987

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1137

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1256

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1556

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1674

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1824

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1974

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2093

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2243

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2393

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Almora to Tiruvannamalai

2511 km · ~55h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Almora

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Almora. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Almora → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km

    ~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 837)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km

    ~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1674)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km

    ~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  7. Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Almora to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 59m in total

Kathgodam-Anand Vihar AC Express#14011 · Express
03:45 PMKathgodam
5h 35m37 stops
09:20 PMAnand Vihar Trm

Change trains at Anand Vihar Trm — about 1h 11m wait

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
10:31 PMAnand Vihar Trm
23h 34m200 stops
10:05 PM+1dKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 3h 10m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
29h 29m248 stops
06:44 AM+1dAndampaliam

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Almora to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Tiruvannamalai is about 2511 km by road, roughly 50.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2511 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹86,529 · Ertiga ₹1,10,258 · Innova ₹1,15,003 · Innova Crysta ₹1,41,657 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,95,682
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,760 · AC Seater ₹4,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,020 · AC Sleeper ₹5,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,540 · Economy ₹2,540 · Third AC ₹3,550 · Second AC ₹5,050 · First AC ₹7,060

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Almora to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Shahjahanpur245 km from Almora

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pench1130 km from Almora

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Tadoba1325 km from Almora

    Maharashtra

  4. Warangal1680 km from Almora

    Telangana

  5. Srisailam1955 km from Almora

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Tiruvannamalai

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Things to Do in Tiruvannamalai

Explore Arunachaleswarar Temple

Spend time in this vast temple complex, admiring the towering Rajagopuram, the thousand-pillared hall, and the sacred Sivaganga tank. Participate in the daily rituals…

2-3 hours

Perform Girivalam (Hill Circumambulation)

Walk the 14-kilometre path around Arunachala Hill, preferably barefoot. The route is dotted with shrines, and the experience is both physically demanding and…

4-5 hours

Visit Sri Ramanasramam

Sit in the meditation hall where Ramana Maharshi taught, visit his samadhi, and explore the ashram's bookshop and museum. The serene atmosphere is ideal for…

1-2 hours

Climb to Virupaksha Cave and Skandashram

Hike up the hill to the caves where Ramana Maharshi lived and meditated. The path is steep but offers panoramic views and a sense of solitude.

2-3 hours

Witness Karthigai Deepam (if visiting in Nov-Dec)

Join the massive crowds to witness the lighting of the giant lamp atop Arunachala Hill. The festival includes processions, cultural events, and a spectacular visual…

Half-day

Meditate at the Ramana Ashram's Old Hall

Spend time in the Old Hall, where Ramana Maharshi gave his silent teachings. The hall retains a powerful spiritual vibration and is open for meditation.

1-2 hours

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Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Almora to Tiruvannamalai (about 50.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple

Day 2Explore Tiruvannamalai

  • Visit Arunachala Hill
  • Visit Sri Ramanasramam
  • Visit Virupaksha Cave

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Villupuram
  • Head back to Almora
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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