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Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai

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

2457 kmDistance
49.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹94,215
Ertiga₹1,20,013
Innova₹1,25,173
Innova Crysta₹1,54,222
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,12,888

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,700
AC Seater₹4,420
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,930
AC Sleeper₹5,650
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,930
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Train
Sleeper₹1,500
Economy₹2,490
Third AC₹3,470
Second AC₹4,940
First AC₹6,910
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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: Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai

2457 km · ~53h 8m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Haldwani

    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. 110 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 410

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 560

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 710

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

  7. 110 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 819

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 969

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1119

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

  10. 110 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1229

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1379

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1529

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

  13. 110 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1638

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1788

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1938

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

  16. 110 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2048

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2198

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2348

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

  19. 110 km · 2h 11m 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: Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai

2457 km · ~54h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Haldwani

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

  2. Haldwani → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~819 km

    ~18h 12m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 819)

    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) · ~819 km

    ~18h 12m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1638)

    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) · ~819 km

    ~18h 12m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  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: Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam for Haldwani, 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.

Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai is about 2457 km by road, roughly 49.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2457 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹94,215 · Ertiga ₹1,20,013 · Innova ₹1,25,173 · Innova Crysta ₹1,54,222 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,12,888
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,930 · AC Sleeper ₹5,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,930
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,490 · Third AC ₹3,470 · Second AC ₹4,940 · First AC ₹6,910

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 Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Farrukhabad265 km from Haldwani

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bhandara1165 km from Haldwani

    Maharashtra

  3. Chandrapur1340 km from Haldwani

    Maharashtra

  4. Warangal1625 km from Haldwani

    Telangana

  5. Kadapa Airport2130 km from Haldwani

    Andhra Pradesh

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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 Haldwani to Tiruvannamalai (about 49.1 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 Haldwani
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