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Located at a distance of 26 km from Vellore, Arcot is a small town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Flanked by River Palar, the town boasts of a rich history. The city is known for being the ancient trade route between Madras and Salem or present day Chennai and Bangalore. Earlier known as Thiruvazhundur, Arcot was the headquarters of Nawab of Carnatic and was also ruled by the Cholas, Marathas, Pallavas, Nayaks and Bikapur Sultans. The highlight of the town however, is its sweet meat called ‘Makkan Peda’ which is popular worldwide. Among the most popular attraction of town are the Delhi Gate and Arcot Fort.

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Arcot and Ranipet

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Arcot and Ranipet are two towns on opposite sides of the Palar River, in Northern Tamil Nadu .

Ranipet , also called Ranipettai , is mainly known for its industrial development, in particular leather. It's on the northern bank of the river Palar, opposite Arcot . Ranipet means "place of the queen". The town was founded in 1771 by Sadut-illa-khan and named in honour of the young widow of Desigh Raja of Gingee. She followed her husband to death by committing the ancient (and now banned) Indian tradition of "sati", suicide by setting herself on fire.

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12.907899 79.325144 1 Arcot Bus Stand . Arcot is 70 mi (110 km) south of Chennai and is on the national highway that connects Chennai and Bangalore . Hence it is well connected by buses to both cities. In addition, many buses ply to or from Arcot to cities like Kanchipuram , Coimbatore , Salem , Erode , Chidambaram , Thanjavur etc. Interstate buses to Chittoor , Tirupati , Mysore and Pondicherry also run from Arcot. ( updated Apr 2023 )

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• 12.911266 79.328248 2 Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple . ( updated Apr 2023 )
• 12.900914 79.335294 3 Arcot Fort . ( updated Apr 2023 )
• 12.865462 79.279413 4 Kathiyavadi Panchapandavar Ancient Jain Hill and Caves ( Pallava Rock Cut Caves ). ( updated Apr 2023 )
• 12.865462 79.279413 5 Green Thunder Water Park . ( updated Apr 2023 )

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• 12.908469 79.325129 1 Sri Durga Bhavan , ☏ +91 7448826444 . 6:00 AM-10:00PM . Vegetarian Restaurant that serves South Indian dishes. ₹100-₹200 per person . ( updated Apr 2023 )
• 12.908899 79.325862 2 Arcot Star Biriyani . ( updated Apr 2023 )

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Vellore Fort

#1 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 1.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, the Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the famous heritage sites near Chennai , and among the must include places in Vellore holiday packages . Vellore Fort was built in the 16th century CE by Channa Bommi Nayaka and Thimma Reddy Nayaka, the Chieftains under the Vijayanagara ruler Sadashiva Raya. This granite fort happens to be one of the best examples of military architecture in South India and among the unique forts in India . The fort was captured in the 17th century by the Adil Shahis, the Muslim rulers from Bijapur. It was then taken by the Marathas, and later by Daud Khan of Delhi in the early 18th century. The British took control of this fort in 1768 and controlled it .....

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Jalakandeswarar Temple

#2 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 1.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, Jalakandeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is located inside the Vellore Fort . The temple is named Jalakandeswarar, as it is located at a lower height than the temple moat. The temple has two courtyards and has a main shrine with a closed path around it and a number of sub-shrines. Inside the Garbha griha, main deity Jalakandeswarar is seen in the form of Shivalinga. Goddess Sri Akilandeswari Amman is seen in separate sanctum in the inner enclosure of the temple. To the outer walls of Amman sanctum one can get the darshan of Vinayaka, Madeswari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Lakshmi and Saraswathi. There is also a Nandi statue in front, facing Sri Jalakandeswarar sanctum. According to puranas, Athri muni installed a Siva Lingam in this place and worshiped. After he left, without proper maintenance the Siva Lingam in the temple was covered by an ant-hill. Rain waters in the .....

Balamurugan Temple - Ratnagiri

#3 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 17 km from Vellore, Ratnagiri Balamurugan Temple is an ancient temple located on top of a hillock in Ratnagiri on Vellore - Chennai National Highway. It is one of the important places of pilgrimage in Tamilnadu , and among the must-visit places as part of Vellore tour . The Ratnagiri Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. This temple was built in the 14th century by Arunagiri Nathar. It was renovated in the year 1980 by Bala Muruganadimai Swamy. The temple boasts a huge tower at the entrance. One of the special features of this temple is that the poojas are conducted in Tamil instead of common Sanskrit. The 14th Century poet Arunagirinathar has sung about this temple as Murugan, the God of Devas resides in Ratnagiri. According to the locals, the divine power in the temple manifests its blessings in three forms. First is in the form of the Lord Murugan idol .....

Margabandeswarar Temple - Virinjipuram

#4 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 650 m from Virinjipuram Bus Stop and 13 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, Sri Margabandeswarar Temple is a 13th century temple situated on Bangalore - Chennai National Highway. The temple has rich sculptures and artistic pillars. The temple was built by Cholas Kings in 13th Century while Bomma Nayakars, who built Vellore Jalagandeswarar temple, made several extensions to the temple including beautiful kalyana mandapa. The main deity of this temple is Swayambu Lingam known as Margabandeeswarar. The Siva Lingam is slightly leaning to North East direction. The Goddess of the temple is Maragadambal. Other deities seen in the temple are Ganapathy, Subramanya, Chandra Mouleeswara, Pancha Mukha Lingam, Saptha Matrukas, Lakshmi, Saraswathy & Durga. In this temple Lord Brahma is worshiped as Virinjan. He worshipped Lord Shiva .....

#5 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 10 km from Vellore, 70 km from Kanchipuram, 120 km from Tirupati, 146 km from Chennai, and 212 km from Bangalore, Sripuram Golden Temple is a sacred Hindu temple situated in Tirumalaikodi at Southern Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the popular pilgrimage sites near Bangalore , and among the must visit places during Vellore trip . Sripuram Golden Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mahalakshmi. Constructed in the year 2007, The temple is built in 100 acres area of land and constructed by Vellore-based Sri Narayani Peetham, headed by spiritual leader Sri Sakthi Amma. The Vimana and Ardha Mandapa have been coated with gold both in the interior and exterior. Sripuram is the biggest structure made out of gold as one and a half tonnes of gold has been used for the construction of the temple with a cost of 600 crores. This is one of the prominent Vellore places to visit . The .....

Kaigal Falls / Dumukurallu Waterfalls, Near Kanipakam

#6 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 2.5 km from Kaigal Village, 28 km from Palamaner, 55 km from Kolar, 92 km from Horsley Hills , 142 km from Tirupati , 123 km from Bangalore, 68 from Chittoor, 78 km from Kanipakam, 96 km from Vellore & 225 km from Chennai, Kaigal Water Falls, also known as Dumukurallu Waterfalls is a nice waterfall located on the Palamaner - Kuppam Highway. The waterfall is natural, perennial and water comes from a big rock at a height of 40 feet, irrespective of seasons. But its force and beauty is increased during the Monsoon season. The name Dumukurallu waterfalls came into prominence because of its sound resembling the fall of stones from above. The falls is formed by the Kaigal stream which is one of the two streams flowing through Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary. There is a big pond below the waterfalls and this is a nice place to visit for nature lovers. It is situated in a ..... Distance (From Vellore): 96 Kms Trip Duration (From Vellore - Including Travel): 6 Hours .....

Selva Vinayagar Temple

#7 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 2 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha situated in Shenbakkam. The place was once called Swayambakkam since Vinayagar appeared hear as Swayambu. The Selva Vinayagar Temple is dedicated to Sri Selva Vinayagar and Somasundareswarar. Sri Selva Vinayagar is surrounded by 10 other Swayambhu Vinayagars. The 11 Vinayagars are present in the following order: Bala Vinayagar, Nandana Vinayagar, Omkara Vinayagar, Karpaga Vinayagar, Chinthamani Vinayagar, Selva Vinayagar, Mayura Vinayagar, Mooshiga Vinayagar, Vallaba Vinayagar, Siddhi-Buddhi Vinayagar and Panchamuga Vinayagar. Bala Vinayagar is still under the ground and only the top portion is visible. One can see an Elephant installed in front of Selva Vinayakar instead of Mooshika, which is a unique feature of the temple. According to legend, A Maratha minister by name Thukoji was passing through this place when the axle of his chariot .....

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple - Singiri Koil

#8 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 2 km from Kathalampet and 21 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Singiri Koil is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is situated on Vellore - Polur road. This temple is situated on a small hillock which is about 80 feet high and can be reached by a flight of about 100 steps. As per the inscriptions around the sanctum sanctorum, this is an 8th century temple built by the local chieftain, Rajavarman at the behest of Lord Narasimha who appeared in his dream. The main idol in the sanctum sanctorum is seen in a sitting posture with four hands - two hands hold the conch and the discus, his third hand is on his lap and fourth hand is around the waist of Goddess Lakshmi. The image of the Lord is nearly six feet in height with Goddess Lakshmi is seated on the lap of the Lord. There is a separate shrine for Lord Anjaneya, who is known here as Sri Bala Anjaneya. The idol is one feet .....

Amirthi Zoological Park

#9 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 27 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, Amirthi Zoological Park is situated under the Javadu hills of Tellai across Amirthi River. Established in 1967, the zoo park occupies an area of 25 hectares. It is named after the Amirthi River which flows next to the park. This park is popular for its waterfalls, swing and animal habitats. Half of this jungle is cleared to serve as a tourist spot while the other half is developed as a wildlife sanctuary. One km trek in the park leads to a full view of Amirthi falls, a small cascading seasonal falls. Visitors can play and swim in the pool formed by the falls here in monsoons. Animals in the park include spotted deer, mongoose, hedgehog, foxes, reason monkeys, red headed parrots, love birds, tortoises, peacock, crocodiles, wild cats, eagles, ducks, pigeons, wild parrots, rabbits and pythons. Many herbal and medicinal plants can be seen growing in the Park. A meditation .....

Vainu Bappu Observatory / Kavalur Observatory, Near Yelagiri Hills

#10 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 77 km from Vellore and 54 km from Yelagiri, The Vainu Bappu Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is located at Kavalur in the Javadi hills near Vaniyambadi in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. The Kavalur Observatory is located in a 100 acre forest land. The observatory houses a number of optical telescopes, including currently India's largest optical telescope the 2.3m Vainu Bappu telescope, 1.3 meter J.C Bhattacharya telescope, 1m Carl Zeiss Telescope and many other smaller ones. Apart from the Telescopes, there is also a Fabry-Perot Interferometer which is being used to study airglow emissions from the Earth's thermosphere. The observatory is situated at an altitude of 725m. Several varieties of plants, some wildlife and different birds are spotted in the campus. The observatory traces its origin back to the year 1786 when William Petrie set up ..... Distance (From Vellore): 77 Kms Trip Duration (From Vellore - Including Travel): 4 Hours/Half Day .....

Yoga Narasimha Temple - Sholingur

#11 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 3.5 km from Sholingur Bus Station and 506 km from Vellore , Sholingur Sri Yoga Narasimha temple is a famous temple and one of the 108 divya desams of Sri Vaishnavas. The Yoga Narasimha temple is situated on a hill called Periya Malai. The presiding deity Lord Narasimha is seen here in yogic posture. It is located at an altitude of about 1000 feet and one has to climb about 1300 steps to reach the shrine. The Goddess of this temple is known as Amirtha Valli Thayar. The unique feature of this temple is that Lord Yoga Narasimha is seated in a yoga asana with Salagrama Hara (necklace) and Chaturbuja (four arms). He holds Sanka and Chakra in two arms; the other two arms signify a meditative posture. According to legend, Narasimha is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, after slaying the demon Hiranyakashipu, reached this hill. It is believed that worshipping the lord at this temple would relieve the devotees .....

Tipu Mahal And Hyder Mahal

#12 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 1.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, The Tipu Mahal and Hyder Mahal are the palaces located inside the Vellore Fort. The Tipu Mahal has 180 rooms with a central pillar hall and the Hyder Mahal on the same campus housed over 200 rooms. It is believed that Tipu resided here with his family during the war against the British. The palaces are closed to public nowadays as they serve as a high security prison. During the British rule, Tipu Sultan's family was detained here and the last king of Sri Lanka in captivity. On July 10, 1806, before sunrise, the Indian sepoys stationed in the fort attacked the European barracks there, and had killed about 15 Officers and 100 English soldiers and ransacked their houses. Some of the rebelling soldiers also urged the sons of Tipu Sultan to lead the campaign. After this Sepoy Mutiny, the British transferred Tipu's sons and daughters to Calcutta. The Tombs of Bakshi Begum, widow of Hyder Ali and Padshah Begum, Tipu's wife, .....

#13 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance 26 km from Vellore, Arcot is a town and suburb of Vellore city, located on the southern banks of Palar River. Arcot is a historical town which was the headquarters of Nawab of Carnatic, who ruled the region in 18th century AD. It was earlier known as Thiruvazhundur during the Chola period. Delhi Gate and Arcot Fort are important attractions in the town. Arcot was ruled by 12 Nawabs. Carnatic Nawabdom was established by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who in 1692 appointed Zulfikar Ali as Nawab of the Carnatic, with his seat at Arcot as an honor for his triumph over the Marathas at this place. In 1740, the Maratha forces invaded Arcot. They attacked the Nawab, Dost Ali in the pass of Damalcherry. In the war that followed, Dost Ali, one of his sons Hasan Ali, and a number of prominent persons lost their lives. In 1751, The English captured the town during Carnatic Wars. In 1801, the town was annexed by the British East India Company and merged into Madras Presidency The .....

Gingee Fort

#14 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 2 km from Gingee Bus Stand, 71 km from Puducherry, 85 km from Kanchipuram, and 93 km from Vellore, Gingee Fort or Senji Fort is an ancient hill-fort sitated in the Villupuram district of Tamilnadu. It is one of the largest surviving forts in Tamilnadu , and among the popular historical places to visit near Chennai . The fort was historically considered most impregnable and it was called the 'Troy of the East' by the British. Originally the site had a small fort built by the Chola dynasty during the 9th century. Gingee Fort, also known as Shinji or Jinji, was modified by Kurumbar while fighting the Cholas and again by the Vijayanagara Empire during the 13th century. As per one account, the fort was built during the 15-16th century by the Gingee Nayaks, the lieutenants of the Vijayanagara Empire and who later became independent kings. The fort passed to the .....

Assumption Church / Cathedral

#15 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 2.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, The Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese, also known as Assumption Church is situated next to the Bishop's House in Vellore . The major attraction of this Church is a bell tower, which is said to be the highest bell tower in India. The Society of Jesus spread Christianity in Vellore from 1604. In 1854 Vellore was made a parish and Assumption church was built in the same year. It was under the Madras Archdiocese until it was announced as the cathedral of the new born Diocese of Vellore in 1952. Our Lady of Assumption church is situated in middle of Vellore town. The old cathedral was demolished and basement for the new cathedral was consecrated on 15 September 2002. Blessed Sacrament chapel, prayer meeting hall, Glass paintings of 18 important events of salvation history and 15 mysteries of Rosary, and 165 feet height Belfry are special features of the new cathedral. .....

Vellore Fort Mosque

#16 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 1.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, Vellore Fort Mosque is situated inside the Vellore Fort . This mosque is also known as Nawab Chanda Sahib Mosque. This Mosque was built in 1750 by Nawab Chanda Sahib. It is one of the important attractions in Vellore Fort. The entrance of the Masjid is on the northern side of the Vellore Fort. This mosque has been constructed using Brick and lime and still stands in good shape. This Indo-Saracenic style mosque has a prayer hall and the dimensions of the hall are 40 feet in length and 15 feet in breadth. At the centre of the mosque there is a big dome with minars on the sides. The mosque is decorated with floral designs. Presently prayers are not conducted inside the mosque.

St. Johns Church - Vellore Fort

#17 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 1.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, St John's Church is an ancient church located inside the Vellore Fort. This church is one of the oldest churches in Vellore . St. Johns Church is a part of the Churches of South India and is one of the biggest churches in South India. The church was started in 1846 by the Reform Church of America (RCA). The church was shifted from the Filterbed Road to its present location in the fort. The British soldiers who lost their life during the Sepoy Mutiny have been buried in the church premises. There are many inscriptions preserved in the church that provide history of the shrine. Regular prayers are still held in this church.

Pancha Pandava Malai - Vilapakkam

#18 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 3.5 km from Vilapakkam Bus Stop and 30 km from Vellore , Pancha Pandava Malai or Pancha Pandava hill is situated in a small town of Vilapakkam beside the State Highway 129 between Arcot and Kannamangalam. The hilly area was a flourishing Jain center between 9th & 11th centuries as it is evident from the rock cut cave temple, natural caves with Jain figures and inscriptions. The name Pancha Pandava Malai is associated with Pandavas from Mahabharata. The hill is locally called as Tiruppanmalai, meaning Scared Milk Hill. As per an inscription from Chola period found in a structural temple in this village, it is suggested that this town was under the strong influence of the Jainism during 10th century. The rock cut cave temple is one of the largest cave excavations built in Pallava style. This east facing cave is excavated at the foot of a large hillock. The cave has a large mukhamandapa supported by twelve pillars .....

Subramanya Temple - Kangeyanallur

#19 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 6.5 km from Vellore Town Railway Station, The Subramanya Swamy Temple is located in Kangeyanallur and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The presiding deity is also known as Kangeyan. The presiding deity Subramanya is found in a standing posture along with his consorts Valli and Devasena in wedding form in the sanctum sanctorum. Saint Arunagiriar had sung praising of the Lord of the temple in his Tirupugazh. Devotees offer their first worship to saint Arunagiriar before going to Lord. According to legend, Devas prayed to Lord Shiva to protect them from the atrocities of the demons. Lord Shiva created six sparks from His forehead eye. Vayu and Agni took them and left in Holy River Ganga. Six children came from the sparks then and were taken care of by Karthika maidens. Mother Parvathi then came there and embraced the children together which became a single child with six faces and named Kangeyan. Lord Muruga graces in this temple with this name. The temple .....

Thiruparkadal

#20 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 1 km from Thiruparkadal Bus Stand, 4 km from Kaveripakkam and 43 km from Vellore, The twin temples of Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal and Athi Ranganatha at Thiruparkadal are situated on Chennai - Bangalore Highway on the banks of Vegavathi River. The two temples are situated very close to each other with a Pushkarini in front of them. The Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple has both Shiva and Vishnu and the Ranganatha Swamy Temple has Vishnu and Brahma - therefore it is a Trimurthi Kshetram. The Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. The deity is standing on an Aavudaiyar, which forms part of the Sivalinga. It is rare to have darshan of both Vishnu and Siva in the same sanctum. The Sprawling temple was renovated by Vijayanagara kings. It also has shrines for Alamelu Mangai, Anjaneya, Garuda, Rukmini, Sathyabhama. This temple was patronized by Krishna Daveraya, and an idol of him is placed inside the sanctum. According to history, once .....

Mahendravadi

#21 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 58 km from Vellore, 36 km from Arcot and 25 km from Arakkonam, Mahendravadi is a small village situated near to Sholingur. This village is famous for the Mahendravadi rock temple that was constructed by Pallava King Mahendra Varman I. Inscriptions mentioned here note that the temple was excavated by Gunabhara. The temple is a monolithic rock-cut cave temple, which is under the maintenance of Archeological Survey of India. This cave temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The sanctum sanctorum of this temple holds an image of Lord Narasimha, depicting Yoga Narasimha posture. The inscription found in this temple calls this place Mahendra Vishnu Graha. The cave temple is east facing with front facade supported by two by two pillars nicely carved with lotus designs. The sanctum carved towards the back wall of the cave. The entrance of the shrine has two well carved Dwarapalakas. The idol of Yoga Narasimha is placed inside the sanctum. There is another temple .....

Kanchipuram

#22 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 68 km from Vellore, 65 km from Mahabalipuram, 75 km from Chennai, 108 km from Tirupati & 127 km from Pondicherry, Kanchipuram or Kanchi is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district. It is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Chennai and among the major places to visit in Tamilnadu . Kanchipuram is one of the most famous places of pilgrimage in Tamilnadu . Kanchipuram has a rich history and it's one of the oldest cities in India. The temples of Kanchipuram are known for their grandeur and great architecture. The architecture of Kanchi monuments was trendsetting with great sculpture work and unique style and became a benchmark for South Indian architecture. This is another popular attraction to visit as part of Chennai tour packages . The ..... Distance (From Vellore): 70 Kms Trip Duration (From Vellore - Including Travel): Full Day .....

Arunachala Temple - Tiruvannamalai, Near Kanchipuram

#23 of 23 Places to Visit in Vellore

At a distance of 83 km from Vellore, 120 km from Kanchipuram, 195 km from Chennai, and 204 km from Bangalore, the Arunachaleswara Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine situated at Thiruvannamalai near Kanchi in Tamilnadu. It is one of the greatest Shaiva places of pilgrimage in South India and among the most popular temples to visit near Bangalore & Chennai. Also known as Annamalaiyar Temple, Arunachala Temple is a breathtaking temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple was constructed by Vijayanagara kings between 16th and the 17th centuries. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as it is one of the pancha bhoota sthalams, which are dedicated to the manifestation of five natural elements. Legend has it that the Lord has manifested himself as an element of fire or Agni in this temple. The temple is believed to be the eighth-largest Hindu temple in the world, ..... Distance (From Vellore): 93 Kms Trip Duration (From Vellore - Including Travel): 4-6 Hours .....

Most Asked Questions on Vellore

Vellore can be visited round the year, However, Winter from October to March is the best time to visit Vellore to explore the city. This is also the time to experiences a pleasant weather favourable for sightseeing.

It usually requires one full day to visit all the important attractions in Vellore. Several tourists usually prefer visiting Vellore along with Kanchipuram by adding an additional one day to their trip. Vellore can also be mixed with nearby destinations like Yelagiri, Yercaud and Hogenakkal Waterfalls by adding few additional days to your trip.

Budget of Vellore trip depends on the trip duration and category of hotel you choose for your stay along with the kind of vehicle you prefer. Vellore tour packages offered by Trawell.in start from as low as INR 5350 per person for a 2D/1N trip and from INR 7900 per person for 3D/2N vacation.

Ensure to cover most important places to visit in Vellore like Vellore Fort, Sripuram, Jalakandeswarar Temple, Balamurugan Temple, Margabandeswarar Temple, Kaigal Falls, etc. Kanchipuram which is around 69 km from Vellore and can be visited along with Vellore.

There are plenty of Buses & lot of Autos (non shared/shared) are available to the Golden temple from Vellore Bus Stand and Railway station. A walk of about 1 km is needed to reach the central gopuram from main temple entrance.

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Built by Bommi and Thimma Reddy in the 16th century, Vellore Fort is an architectural beauty that is popularly known as the ‘Pride of Vellore and visiting the fort is one of the best things to do in the city’. Sprawled over an area of 133 acres, the fort comprises of a mosque, temples, 2 palaces, and a garden. The structure is a prime example of military architecture. It also features luxurious ramparts, wide moat, and hearty masonry.

Location: Balaji Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Daily Ideal For: History Buffs Best Time to Visit: Any time of the year except summers Entry Fees: INR 5

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2. Jalakandeswarar Temple – Worship And Walk

Image Source Built-in the Vijayanagara style of architecture, the Jalakandeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Jalakandeswarar, an avatar of Lord Shiva. The temple includes two courtyards, the main shrine, and a couple of sub-shrine. Glorious sculptures, adorned pillars, and engraving on the ceilings are the primary attraction of the temple. Some of the major festivals that are celebrated here are – Chaitra Poornima, Mahashivaratri, Aadipooram, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Navarathri attending which is one of the fun things to try in the city.

Location: Balaji Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 Opening Hours: 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Ideal For: Religious People Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year Entry Fees: Free

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3. Archaeological Survey of India Museum – Relive History

Location: Balaji Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays to Thursdays [Closed on Fridays] Ideal For: Group, Solo, Couple, Family Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year Entry Fees: INR 5

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4. Vainu Bappu Observatory – Enhance Knowledge About Astronomy

Also known as the Kavalur Observatory, visiting the place is one of the fun things to do in Vellore. M.K. Vainu Bappu, director of Kodaikanal Observatory, established the observatory in 1986. Sprawled across 100 acres of forest land, the observatory is enclosed by the lush greenery of the tropical region. The observatory features a 93-inch telescope, Fabry-Perot Interferometer, 1.3-meter J.C Bhattacharya telescope, 1m Carl Zeiss Telescope, and other small telescopes.

Location: Javadi Hills, Alangayam, Kavalur, Tamil Nadu 635701 Opening Hours: 3:00 PM to 9:00 only on Saturdays Ideal For: Astronomy Enthusiasts Establishment: 1986 Entry Fees: Free

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5. Yelagiri Hill Station – For An Adventure Ride

Located at a height of 920 meters above sea level, Yelagiri is a quaint and not as popular but worth it hill station in the town. Spread over an area of 30 sq km, Yelagiri is home to many lakes, meadows, waterfalls, tea-estates, and orchards. Rock climbing, Paragliding, Roping, Camping, and trekking are some of the things to do in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The place also provides some spectacular views of the city from the top of Swamimalai Hill.

Location: Yelagiri, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 635853 Ideal For: Nature Lover and Adventure Enthusiasts Best Time to Visit: November to February

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6. Delhi Gate – Explore The History Of Tamil Nadu

Image Source Located on the banks of River Palar, the Delhi Gate was once a part of the Arcot Fort and played a part at the famous Siege of Arcot which makes checking out this place one of the great things to do in Vellore. The place is full of ruins and it holds historic importance as the British defeated the French at the Siege of Arcot. If you’re an Anglo-Indian history buff, come here to relive the British history in India.

Location: Arcot – Kanchipuram Rd, Arcot, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632503 Opening Hours: Open 24 hours Ideal For: History Buffs Best Time to Visit: Evening Entry Fees: Free

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7. Amirthi Zoological Park – Day Out With Animals

Occupying over 25 hectares of area, Amirthi Zoological was opened to the public in 1967. With over 20 species of animals, visiting Amirthi Zoological Park is one of the best things to do in the city. Spotted deer, red-headed parrots, pythons, reason monkeys, mongoose, foxes, tortoises, and eagles are some of the animals that are commonly found here.

Location: Kannamangalam, Kathalampattu R.F, Amirthi, Tamil Nadu 632102 Opening Hours: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM on Wednesdays to Mondays [Closed on Tuesdays Ideal For: Nature and Wildlife Lovers Best Time to Visit: October to February Entry Fees: INR 2

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8. St. John’s Church – Seek Blessings

Image Source Opened in 1846, St. John’s Church is one of the oldest churches in the city. The church follows the English Gothic style of architecture and is well-known for its historic significance, interior decoration, and the wonderful idol of Jesus on the cross making visiting the place one of the most popular places to visit in the city. British soldiers who lost their lives during the Sepoy Mutiny are buried here.

Location: Vellore Fort, Fort Round Rd, Balaji Nagar,  Tamil Nadu 632004 Opening Hours: 7:00 AM to 6.30 PM Daily Ideal For: Religious Beliefs Best Time to Visit: Sunday or During any auspicious day Entry Fees: Free

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9. Tipu and Hyder Mahal – Explore The Castles

Tipu Mahal and Hyder Mahal are two castles situated inside the complex of Vellore Fort. Known for its architecture, both the castles have around 180 to 200 rooms. The interior and exterior design on the granite walls will mesmerize you. Due to the high-security reason, the place is currently closed for tourists but make sure you visit this place on your trip to the city as it is one of the top things to do in Vellore.

Location: Balaji Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632004 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Ideal For: History Buffs Entry Fees: INR 5

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10. Palamathi Hills – Sightseeing

Image Source Tucked away from the hustle-bustle of the city, Palamathi Hills is one of the coolest places in the city for sightseeing. With wonderful scenic beauty and breathtaking sceneries, Palamathi Hills is a perfect place for relaxation, photography, bird-watching, picnicking, and some adventure treks which are some of the great things to try in Vellore.

Location: Bagayam, India Ideal For: Friends and Family Best Time to Visit: October to March

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11. Periyar Park – For Bird-Watching

Located on the Fort Round Road, Periyar Park is a spacious, serene park that is filled with several species of birds. Swans, Ostriches, White Pigeons, Ducks, Parrot, Love Birds, and more. checking out which is one of the exciting things to do in Vellore. Experiencing bird-watching at Periyar Park to bust your stress!

Location: Fort Round Rd, Balaji Nagar, Tamil Nadu 632004 Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Daily Ideal For: Kids, Nature Lover Best Time to Visit: November to March Entry Fees: Free

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12. Punganoor Lake – Take A Boat Ride

Boating at Punganoor Lake is one of the interesting things to do in Vellore. Nestled amidst the Yelagiri Hills, Punganoor Lake is one of the most popular man made lakes in India. Known for its refreshing atmosphere and the surrounding atmosphere, this lake attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Location: Yelagiri Hills | Near Mughal Garden,  India Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Daily Ideal For: Boating Enthusiasts Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year Entry Fees: INR 3; INR 50 for Pedaling Boat and INR 75 for Rowing Boat

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13. Sripuram Golden Temple – Appreciate The Architecture Brilliance

Spread over 100 acres of land, Sripuram Golden Temple is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and visiting it counts as one of the religious things to do in Vellore. The main part of the temple is covered with gold foil and this makes the temple different from others. With over 1.5 tonnes of gold been used, this is the largest golden temple in the world.

Location: Sri Narayani Peedam, Thirumalaikodi, Tamil Nadu 632055 Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Daily Ideal For: Religious Beliefs Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year Entry Fees: Free

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14. Gingee Fort – Heritage Walk

Located in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, Gingee Fort is regarded as the “Troy of the East” by the British. Constructed by the Vijayanagar Kings in the 16th century, the fort includes three different hilltop citadels and the Kalyana Mandap that is built by following the Indo-Islamic style of architecture and taking a heritage walk here is one of the fun things to do in Vellore. Location: NH 66, Villupuram district, Gingee, Tamil Nadu 604202 Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Ideal For: History Buffs Best Time to Visit: March to July Entry Fees: INR 15 for Indians and INR 100 for foreigners

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15. Nava Sai Baba Temple – Explore The Temple

Located at Kanipakam, the temple is dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba and visiting the place is and praying is one of the best and most soulful things to do. The temple is famous for featuring nine idols of Shirdi Sai Baba. Spend time with your family and make a wish.

Location: Kanzhipakkam, Kandaneri, Pallikonda, Tamil Nadu 635809 Ideal For: Religious Beliefs Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year Entry Fees: Free

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Things To Do In Vellore

A. Being surrounded by mountains, the city experiences hot and humid type of climate almost throughout the year. October to March is the best time to visit Vellore.

A. Vellore is widely known for its superb medical facilities at Christian Medical College & Hospital. Thousands of people come here for medical services. Besides, it is also known as a significant historical and cultural destination. The city houses several numbers of tourist attractions, temples, and institutions.

A. At least one or two days are required to visit the all-important attractions in Vellore.

A. The city is a cool and calm place which makes it an ideal place for peace-loving people. Moreover, the city is not much expensive.

A. By Flight : The city doesn’t have its own airport. Tirupati Airport (TIR) which is located at a distance of 93 km is the nearest airport.

By Train : Vellore Cantt. (VLR) is the nearest railway station. Trains to and from other cities are available regularly.

By Road : The city is well-connected through roadways. Tamil Nadu state buses and other private buses are available at an affordable rate.

A. Vellore is a city which is located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

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The Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamilnadu is exhibiting many antiques from the excavations is being exhibits in their museums to bring the limelight of history of Tamilnadu. An Archaeological site museum is situated in Arcot Town. 

In the year 1698 CE Zulfiquarkhan (1690-1703 CE) one of the commanders of Moghul dynasty, inducted by Emperor Aurangazeb, had administered Moghul rule from Arcot. During his reign Arcot became the capital of the Carnatic region and most of the administrative buildings were constructed. The last Nawab of Arcot was Ghousekhan (1842-1855 CE). By the act of Doctrine of Lapse, Lord Dalhousi brought the Carnatic region under the British rule. The Museum was created in the year 1982 with an objective of revealing the influence of Islamic Art, Architecture and Culture in this region.

The museum exhibits the artifacts taken from excavations in Vellore District. It exhibits many historical photographs to the visitors. 360 rare artifacts are exhibited in this museum. The publications of Department of Archaeology are available for sale at reasonable price.

The working hours of museum are 10 am to 5.30 pm except on Fridays and Government holidays.

Antiquities on Display

Stone sculptures, Terracotta figurines, Coins, Islamic antiquities, Porcelain ware, Iron implements, wooden artefacts and antiquities from excavation.

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The great thing about road trips is the wealth of treasure one discovers in this wonderful country of ours. When returning from Puducherry on our Mumbai – Puducherry roadtrip , we similarly chanced upon a monument on the banks of the Palar River.

From the ASI boards we learnt this was the Delhi Gate , at Arcot, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The gate was part of the fort built by Mughal governor Daud Khan Panni in the first half of the 18th century. It was the site of a memorable defense made by Robert Clive during the Siege of Arcot.

From Wikipedia: The Arcot Fort was part of the famous Battle of Arcot, which led to a British victory. One of the gates of the fort was renamed “Delhi Gate” to signify the beginning of the capture of Delhi. The entrance of the gate was constructed in the style of a Mughal arch. Over the gate is Robert Clive’s room.

[box type=”success” width=”100%” ]Delhi Gate at Arcot can be found on the banks of the River Palar, on SH5 Arcot Kanchipuram Road, just before you enter the city of Arcot if coming from the direction of Puducherry. The city has seen a lot of history.[/box]

3 thoughts on “Delhi Gate, Arcot, Tamil Nadu”

Yes, a nice tour of the Delhi Gate. Nice these sites are protected and preserved by Govt. , it is positive news.

Very nice:) Thanks for sharing.

I’m residing in Arcot. Have you noticed a small way on the left side of this monument. People residing here says that the way leads to New Delhi. Is it true?

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