Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai
2913 km · ~62h 56m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dharamshala
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 416Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 566Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 832Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 982Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1132Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1248Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1398Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1665Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1815Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1965Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2081Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2231Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2381Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2497Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2647Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2797Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, 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: Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai
2913 km · ~64h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dharamshala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dharamshala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dharamshala → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~971 km
~21h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- Change buses at a major city (around km 971)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~971 km
~21h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1942)
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.
- change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~971 km
~21h 35m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- 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: Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai is about 2913 km by road, roughly 58.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2913 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,11,494 · Ertiga ₹1,42,081 · Innova ₹1,48,198 · Innova Crysta ₹1,82,534 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,52,192
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,200 · AC Seater ₹5,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · AC Sleeper ₹6,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,210
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,780 · Economy ₹2,940 · Third AC ₹4,110 · Second AC ₹5,860 · First AC ₹8,190
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Tiruvannamalai.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
Hotels in Tiruvannamalai
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Tiruvannamalai
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
Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
- Travel from Dharamshala to Tiruvannamalai (about 58.3 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 Dharamshala
Extend Your Trip
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