Vellore

Vellore is an ancient city that has been ruled by the various prosperous dynasties of south India. The Pallavas, The Cholas, Vijaynagar kingdom, Carnatic Empire and the British are the various powers that ruled the region of Vellore and are responsible for the city’s cultural heritage. The city like any princely Indian city should be is famous for various forts, temples, picnic spots and other important tourist attractions. Located on the banks of river Palar, Vellore is a city and an administrative headquarters in Tamil Nadu. The city enjoys the privilege of being the seat of different empires such as the Cholas, the Pallavas, the Nayaks, the Marathas, the Arcot Nawabs and Bijapur Sultan Kings.

Vellore is well-equipped in terms of transportation facilities. It has a lot to offer in terms of tourism. Vellore Fort is a prominent landmark in the city. It houses a temple, a mosque and a church and is known for its carvings. Yelagiri Hills, located near Vellore has beautiful hill resorts and offers picturesque scenes of nature. Jalakandeswarar Temple, Wallajapet Dhanvantri Temple, Srilakshmi Golden Temple and Rantnagiri Murugan Temple are some of the prominent Hindu temples in the city which attract many visitors.

It is a significant historical city, located on the banks of River Palar. Once it was a battle ground of Tamil Nadu and had witnessed several battles. Vellore fort is one of the strongest fortress and belongs to 16th century. The fort is entirelymade up of granite and serves as picnic hotspot in Vellore. It shares its credit with the India’s best hospital CMC (Christian Medical College and hospital) which is situated in city center. It is also an important commercial hub for the top exp