Hyderabad to Thiruvannamalai

Part 1 - Hyderabad to Bangalore by Flight
Starting Price: INR 1600
Departure Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Arrival Airport: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Travel Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Part 2 - Bangalore to Thiruvannamalai by taxi: 
Starting Point: Bangalore
Terminating Point: Thiruvannamali
Travel time: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
Distance : 200 Kms
Approximate  cost: INR 2000

Car rentals in Bangalore: Majestic R, Savaari Car Rentals Private Limited, Saregama Travels Bangalore - Cab Rental from Bangalore.

Travelling to Thiruvannamalai by road is  relatively long and boring. Travelling in a personal vehicle does have its benefits but the journey can sometimes get too hectic as well as uncomfortable. 

Approximate travel time: 13 Hours
Approximate taxi fare: INR 6000
Car rentals in Hyderabad: Carzonrent India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad Car Rentals, Savaari Car Rentals Hyderabad. 

Route 1 - Via NH 44 and NH 40
Distance: 700 Kms 
Time: 12 Hours 45 Minutes

Sights on the way - Golconda Fort (Hyderabad), Charminar (Hyderabad), Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabad), Hussain Sagar (Hyderabad), Mallela Theertham (Mahabubnagar) , Shri Jogulamba Temple (Mahabubnagar), Konda Reddy Fort (Kurnool), Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Kurnool), Tomb of Abdul Wahab (Kurnool), Veerabhadra Swamy Temple (Chittoor), Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vaari Temple (Chittoor), Ubbalamadugu Waterfalls (Chittoor), Srikalahasti Temple (Chittoor), Vellore Fort (Vellore), Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (Vellore), Jalakandeswarar Temple (Vellore),

Eating options: Idli n More (Hyderabad), Hyderabad Chefs (Hyderabad), Jewel of Nizam-The Minar (Hyderabad), Amrabad Hotal Kalamma (Mahbubnagar), Nice Family Dhaba (Mahbubnagar), Naya Savera Hotel (Kurnool), Vanaruchi Canteen (Chittoor), Earth Plate ( Vellore), China Town (Vellore). 

Route 2 :
Distance: 780 Kms
Time: 13 Hours

Sights on the way - Golconda Fort (Hyderabad), Charminar (Hyderabad), Salar Jung Museum (Hyderabad), hussain Sagar (Hyderabad), Mallela Theertham (Mahabubnagar) , Shri Jogulamba Temple (Mahabubnagar), Konda Reddy Fort (Kurnool), Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Kurnool), Tomb of Abdul Wahab (Kurnool), Lalbagh Botanical Garden (Bangalore), Cubbon Park (Bangalore), Bangalore Palace (Bangalore), Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (Bangalore). 

Eating options - Idli n More (Hyderabad), Hyderabad Chefs (Hyderabad), Jewel of Nizam-The Minar (Hyderabad), Amrabad Hotal Kalamma (Mahbubnagar), Nice Family Dhaba (Mahbubnagar), Naya Savera Hotel (Kurnool), New Modern Hotel (Bangalore) , Lalbagh Grand Veg (Bangalore).

A cheaper alternative to booking a taxi yet travelling by road is using the public bus service. The buses are always on time and are a convenient modes of transport. However the journey might get tiring and uncomfortable. 

Hyderabad to Thiruvannamalai by Bus
Route Operator:  Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

Starting Point: Hyderabad 
Terminating Point: Thiruvannamalai
Travel time: 17 Hours 30 Minutes
Distance : 800 Kms
Frequency: Four times a day.
Ticket cost: INR 2000

The cheapest of all options is travelling by train. We suggest you take the overnight train as that will not be as tiring and boring. 

Travel time: 16 Hours 30 minutes
Distance : 810 Kms
Frequency: Four times a day
Ticket cost: INR 600

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.