What to do and see in Vellore, Tamil Nadu: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

April 26, 2022 Hector Krause

Vellore is part of Tondaimandalam (Tondai Nadu), a city and the administrative headquarters of Vellore District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the banks of the Palar River in the north-eastern part of Tamil Nadu, the city has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire, Rashtrakutas, Carnatic kingdom, and the British. Vellore has four zones (totally 60 wards) which cover an area of 87.915 km and has a population of 423,425 based on the 2001 census. It is located about 135 kilometres (84 mi) west of Chennai and about 210 kilometres (130 mi) east of Bengaluru. Vellore is about (100) Km South West of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. It is Hotspot City Of Bengaluru - Chennai National Highway. Vellore is administered by Vellore Municipal Corporation under a mayor. Vellore is part of Vellore (State Assembly Constituency) and Vellore (Lok Sabha constituency).
Restaurants in Vellore

1. Arulmigu Balamurugan Ratnagiri Tirukkovil

Vellore 632517 India +91 4172 266 350 http://ratnagiri.org
Excellent
59%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Arulmigu Balamurugan Ratnagiri Tirukkovil

Reviewed By SeetharamanS8 - Chennai (Madras), India

This is located on the National Highway about 12 Kms from Vellore when you travel towards chennai. The temple is on top of a hillock (about 150 -200 steps). You can spend about 1 or 2 hours and complete the Darshan.

2. Sripuram Golden Temple

Thirumalaikodi, Vellore 632-055 India +91 416 227 1202 [email protected] http://www.sripuram.org
Excellent
45%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 738 reviews

Sripuram Golden Temple

Reviewed By Subharaman - Mumbai, India

Sri Lakshmi Narayani Devi temple in Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu is a very beautiful temple which is at about three and half hours driving distance from Chennai It is fully made of gold.The temple is built in a such a vast area and a very peaceful location. The whole area is so beautifully done and very well maintained.It is run by Sri Sakthi Narayani siddhaar peetam trust Sri Sakthi Narayani siddhar guru. We will need about 1&1/2 to 2 hours to complete the full round in the temple complex from entrance to exit gate.Volunteers are very polite and helpful.Moble phones are not allowed.There is ample parking space at entrance gate. Never miss to visit this temple atleast once.

3. Sri Navasai Baba Mandir

Kazhani Pakkam, Vellore 635809 India +91 94424 11395 http://navasaibabamandir.org/
Excellent
30%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
20%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Sri Navasai Baba Mandir

Reviewed By GSIyappan

Om Sai Ram A must visit temple. Well maintained. May not be crowded and can very easily focus on peace. Vehicle parking is very easy A standard restaurant too is available adjoining Don't miss it Om Sai Ram

4. Delhi Gate

Vellore India
Excellent
33%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
22%
Terrible
1%
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3.5 based on 9 reviews

Delhi Gate

Reviewed By meenakshimuthusamy - Chennai District, India

The gate is a huge building and there is way on the sides,on climbing there is a room on the top of the ground floor,seen behind that there is ruins which is understood on seeing the place.On entry there is a room on the both the sides.

5. Sri Dakshinamurthy Temple

Tirupattur, Vellore India
Excellent
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71%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

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