Day trip to Tiruvannamalai Temple and Sri Ramana Ashram from Pondicherry

• Two bottles of mineral water for each participant • Lunch (excluding beverages) • Guide who speaks English and is familiar with the area • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle • Pickup and drop-off at the hotel

• Meals or beverages, unless stated otherwise • Tips

• Infants must be seated on an adult's lap. • Travelers with spinal injuries should not participate. • This activity is not advisable for pregnant individuals. • Those with cardiovascular health issues are also discouraged from joining. • A moderate level of physical fitness is required. • Pregnant women and individuals with back problems should avoid this activity. • Wearing comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes is recommended. • The visiting hours for the temple are from 06:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 04:00 p.m. to 09:30 p.m.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

Pickup is available from hotels in the city center or designated locations within city limits. If pickup is required from areas outside these central points, an additional fee may be charged based on the distance.

• In the morning, pickup will be arranged from your hotel for a two-hour journey to Thiruvannamalai, located 60 miles from Pondicherry. Visit the Arunachaleswarar temple, built in the 9th century and dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. This is the largest temple in the world honoring Shiva, featuring a tower that rises 216 feet, making it the second tallest temple tower globally. The temple grounds encompass 25 acres and include numerous pillared halls, one of which contains a thousand pillars. • Following this, you will head to the Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi, found at the base of the Arunachala hills outside the town. You may also explore the cave on the Arunagiri slope where the saint reportedly meditated. Notable early visitors to the Ashram include British authors Paul Brunton in 1931 and Somerset Maugham in 1938, the latter basing the character of Shri Ganesha in his novel, The Razor’s Edge, on Sri Ramana Maharshi. After visiting the Ashram, lunch at a local restaurant will be included (beverages not included). Post-lunch, transportation will be provided back to Pondicherry, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.