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Key Highlights of Vellore

Key Highlights of Vellore

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Location

Northern Tamil Nadu, 140 km from Chennai, 200 km from Bangalore

Nicknames

"Fort City", "Medical Hub of India"

Best Time to Visit

October – March (Pleasant Weather)

Major Industries

Healthcare, Education, Leather, Agriculture, Textiles

Famous For

Vellore Fort, CMC Hospital, VIT University, Golden Temple

Top Attractions

Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple, Sripuram Golden Temple, Amirthi Zoological Park, Yelagiri Hills

Famous Food

Vellore Briyani, Kongu Nadu Cuisine, Chettinad Dishes

How to Reach

 By Air: Chennai Airport (130 km)  By Train: Vellore Katpadi Junction (Well-Connected)  By Road: NH-48 & NH-75 with buses from Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore

Nearby Destinations

Yelagiri Hills, Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Chennai

Local Festivals

Pongal, Deepavali, Brahmotsavam, Chitra Pournami