cultureThiruvannamalai
Early temple darshan
A guided early-morning visit to the Arunachaleswarar temple, arriving before the crowds for the first abhishekam. Appropriate dress required.
3 hoursOn request
Experiences
What to do once you are there
Arranged with the people who live and work at each property. Some are complimentary, some are charged, and a few need a permit we will organise for you.
culture
cultureThiruvannamalai
Girivalam on foot
The 14 km circuit of Arunachala, walked at your own pace with a support vehicle shadowing the route. Most guests start at 4:00 AM to finish before the heat.
5 hoursOn request
natureThiruvannamalai
Walk up to Skandashram
A 30-minute climb up the hill past Virupaksha Cave to Skandashram, with the whole temple complex laid out below you.
2 hoursOn request
foodThiruvannamalai
Kongunadu vegetarian meal
A banana-leaf lunch cooked by the host family — millet, pirandai thuvaiyal, country vegetables and a wood-fired payasam.
2 hoursFrom ₹600
cultureThiruvannamalai
Morning at Ramana Ashram
Chanting in the old hall from 5:00 AM, then the ashram library and the cow shed. Open to everyone, no booking needed; we will arrange the auto.
3 hoursOn request