Hotel Near Girivalam Path, Tiruvannamalai — From ₹2,000/Night
UJ Pallazzio is a calm, comfortable base for Girivalam and Pournami (full-moon) nights — ~4 km from the Girivalam path and ~6 km from Arunachaleswarar Temple, with large private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and temple transport on request. Walk the hill by night; sleep away from the crowd.
Where Is the Best Place to Stay for Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai?
UJ Pallazzio is a business-class hotel ~4 km from the Girivalam path and ~6 km from Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. It is a practical base for the overnight full-moon (Pournami) walk: you can reach the 14 km path quickly, complete the circumambulation at your own pace, and return to a quiet, air-conditioned room to rest — well away from the temple-street crowds. The hotel offers large private CCTV-monitored parking with an easy exit, a 24-hour front desk for late or early check-ins, and auto or car transport to the path and temple on request. Rooms start at ₹2,000 per night and include complimentary breakfast. GMC Hospital is ~2.1 km away, and a lift on every floor with step-free entry makes it comfortable for senior pilgrims.
Content updated August 2026| Destination | Distance from hotel |
|---|---|
| Girivalam path | ~4 km |
| Arunachaleswarar Temple | ~6 km |
| GMC Hospital | ~2.1 km |
| Tiruvannamalai Bus Stand | ~7.2 km |
| Tiruvannamalai Railway Station | ~5.7 km |
Your Base for Girivalam & Pournami Nights
Girivalam — the 14 km barefoot circumambulation of Arunachala Hill — is done through the night, and never more so than on Pournami. Staying near the path lets you set out when the air is cool, finish at your own pace, and return to rest within minutes. UJ Pallazzio sits ~4 km from the path, so you get the quiet of a proper hotel without giving up quick access.
Just ~4 km from the path
Finish the walk and rest in minutes — no long drive back at 3 a.m.
Stress-free full-moon parking
Large private, CCTV-monitored parking with an easy exit route.
Skip the post-Girivalam jam
Quiet location away from the temple-street gridlock.
Cool, quiet AC rooms
Recover properly before and after an overnight walk.
Temple & path transport
Auto or car to the starting point, arranged on request.
24-hour front desk
Check in late or early — someone is always at reception.
2026 Pournami / Girivalam Dates
Book early around these dates — they sell out fast, especially Karthigai Deepam.
Girivalam itself has no official start/end time — most pilgrims walk after sunset. Tithi timings above are the exact full-moon window, sourced from DrikPanchang.
What Is Girivalam & When Is It Walked?
What is Girivalam?
Girivalam is the sacred barefoot walk around Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai — a 14 km loop that devotees believe purifies the mind and fulfils prayers. Pilgrims pause at the eight Ashta Lingams that mark the directions around the hill.
Why walk on Pournami (full-moon) nights?
On Pournami (full-moon) the walk draws its largest crowds, as circling the hill under the full moon is considered especially auspicious. Karthigai Deepam in November is the peak, when the great flame is lit atop Arunachala.
How do you walk Girivalam comfortably?
The path is walked at night when it is cool. Carry water, wear nothing on your feet if you are able, and pace yourself — most complete the loop in 4–5 hours. Rest well before and after; that is where staying nearby helps most.
Choose Your Room for the Walk
Girivalam & Pournami — Your Questions
How far is UJ Pallazzio from the Girivalam path?
What is the best time to start Girivalam on a Pournami night?
Is parking available at UJ Pallazzio on busy Pournami nights?
Can the hotel arrange transport to the Girivalam path or temple?
How long is the Girivalam walk and how long does it take?
What is the exact Girivalam / Pournami timing for 2026?
Which 2026 Pournami dates are best to book early for?
Is UJ Pallazzio suitable for senior citizens doing Girivalam?
Do you offer early check-in or late check-out around Girivalam?
Reserve Your Pournami Stay
Full-moon nights fill up fast. Call or WhatsApp us to lock in your room, and we'll arrange temple and path transport for your dates.