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The 15 Best Day Trips from Tiruvannamalai

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Tiruvannamalai, India, led by Kallakurichi, Salem, Puducherry. The closest is Kallakurichi, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tiruvannamalai at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kallakurichi56 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Salem119 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Puducherry88 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Vellore77 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Avadi150 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Gundupālaiyam85 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Rānipet83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Pallāvaram143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Hosūr146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Kanchipuram96 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Neyveli83 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tambaram138 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cuddalore92 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kumbakonam145 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Robertsonpet119 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tiruvannamalai

  1. 1

    Kallakurichi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south of Tiruvannamalai2 hr 10 min round trip
  2. 2

    Salem, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Tiruvannamalai3 hr 40 min round trip

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  3. 3

    Puducherry, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of Tiruvannamalai2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Vellore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north of Tiruvannamalai3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Avadi, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Tiruvannamalai4 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Gundupālaiyam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of Tiruvannamalai2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Rānipet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Tiruvannamalai2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pallāvaram, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Tiruvannamalai4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Hosūr, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Tiruvannamalai4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Kanchipuram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-east of Tiruvannamalai3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Neyveli, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-east of Tiruvannamalai2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tambaram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-east of Tiruvannamalai4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Cuddalore, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-east of Tiruvannamalai2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Kumbakonam, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Tiruvannamalai4 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Robertsonpet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-west of Tiruvannamalai3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tiruvannamalai to Kallakurichi

A realistic pace for Kallakurichi, 56 km from Tiruvannamalai. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Tiruvannamalai
  2. 09:35Arrive in Kallakurichi (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Walk the centre of Kallakurichi
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kallakurichi
  6. 15:35Head back to Tiruvannamalai
  7. 16:40Home in Tiruvannamalai

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tiruvannamalai?
The best day trips from Tiruvannamalai are Kallakurichi, Salem, Puducherry, Vellore, Avadi. The closest is Kallakurichi, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tiruvannamalai?
Kallakurichi is the closest, 56 km south of Tiruvannamalai, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tiruvannamalai?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Avadi at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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