India - Tiruvannāmalai - Girivalam
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 9.53 mi
- Elevation gain
- 105 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 105 ft
- Max elevation
- 585 ft
- TrailRank
- 35
- Min elevation
- 585 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 4 hours 22 minutes
- Time
- 5 hours one minute
- Coordinates
- 2766
- Uploaded
- October 28, 2023
- Recorded
- October 2023
near Tiruvannāmalai, Tamil Nādu (India)
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Itinerary description
The town of Tiruvannamalai holds spiritual importance, due to the presence of the ancient Arunachaleswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at the base of Arunachala Hill, the temple serves as a starting point for the circumambulation. The practice of Girivalam involves walking a distance of approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) around the hill, following the designated Girivalam Path.
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