35 km
from city center 1 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

Also known as the Chenji Fort, this is an ancient structure last modified in the 13th century by the Vijayanagara Emperors. Called the 'Troy of the East' by the British, this fort has impressed many by its strength and architecture.

23 km
from city center 2 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

Sathanur Dam is a stunning engineering marvel built over River Thenpennai (River Pennaiyar). The structure consists of pleasant parks, a fish grotto and a huge crocodile farm. The site is strikingly beautiful during the monsoons.

1 km
from city center 3 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

Annamalaiyar Temple is a breathtaking temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are numerous intricately adorned shrines and halls within the entire temple complex which is also considered as one of the largest temple complexes in India.

1 km
from city center 4 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

It is located at the foothills of Aruchana hills and people from all over the world visit the place to relax and refresh themselves from the maddening crowd of the city.

2 km
from city center 5 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

This unique cave aashram is in the shape of the Hindu symbol OM. The cave is situated atop a small peak in the Arunachala Hill, nearly 200 feet below the Skandasram cave.

41 km
from city center 6 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

On the outskirts of the town, lies this beautiful temple complex which has four Jain temples, 3 Jain caves. It also houses a 16 feet tall statue of Mahavira erected in 12th century AD and is the tallest Jain statue in India.

1 km
from city center 7 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

Literally translated, Mamara Guhai means the 'Tree Caves'. This is a religious spot in the hilly terrain of Thiruvannamalai. It is believed that this is the cave where the mystic saint Sri Ramana Maharishi carried out penances and meditation for six years.

2 km
from city center 8 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

Close to the Arunachaleshwar temple and the Ramana Ashram, this is one of the caves where the saint Ramana spent his period of stay in Thiruvannamalai. In order to reach this destination, one needs to trek a long way. The view from the top is definitely worth it.

2 km
from city center 9 out of 9
Places To Visit in Thiruvannamalai

Located near Ramana Aashram, this aashram has a history of its own! Mahan Sri Seshadri Swamigal was a 20th century saint who had displayed majestic powers.