Vellore Tourism

Vellore is a city in Tamil Nadu that is famous for its educational institutions, such as Christian Medical College and Hospital and VIT University, making it a premier center for medical tourism and education in the country. Besides, Vellore has religious establishments galore such as Jalakandeswarar Temple, Golden Temple of Mahalakshmi or Lakshmi Narayani temple at Sripura, Eswar Temple, Big Mosque and St. John's Church. There is the Subramanyar temple at Kangeyanallur which is believed to be more than 500 years old and the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, widely held to be 1,000 years old. A visit to Yelagiri Hill station with the Jalagamparai Waterfalls and Punganoor Lake nearby should feature on one’s itinerary. The waterfalls at Amirthi are a picturesque spot and for a refreshing jaunt, drop in at the Amirthi Zoological Park. The Government Museum will take you back to history, and Science Park will add to your repertoire of knowledge. Step inside the historic remnants of Vellore Fort, glimpse the wonders of the universe at the Kavalur Observatory aka the Vainu Bappu Observatory and peak into the life of princes at the French Bungalow.
Vellore has a number of tourist attractions to offer. The Vellore Fort is a hotspot for tourists and is completely made of granite stones. The other important attractions of Vellore include the Clock Tower, the State Government Museum, the French Bungalow and the Pearl Palace or Muthu Mandapam, which is a memorial and is situated by the river Palar. The State Government Museum is exclusively dedicated for showcasing the objects related to prehistory, anthropology, botany, art, archaeology and geology. There are many temples and shrines in and around Vellore. The Jalakandeswarar Temple lies within the compound of the Vellore Fort.
The Ratnagiri Temple, the Aanaikulathamman Koil, the Roman Catholic Diocese and the Madarazaye Mohammadiya Masjid are some of the major places of worship that a visitor can come for a visit. Located at Sripuram near Thirumalaikodi, the Golden Temple of Vellore is said to have been built with 1500 kg of gold. One of the temples inside the Golden Temple is devoted to Goddess Mahalakshmi and is a treat for the eyes and a must visit for travellers planning to come to Vellore. Other attractions comprise of Vilapakkam, Vallimalai, Balamathi, Virinchipuram, Mettukulam, Mordhana Dam and Poomalai Vaniga Valagam. These places can provide you a memorable getaway for a backpacker. Popular churches in Vellore include the Assumption Cathedral and the 150-year-old St. John’s Church. The Vellore Research Centre is India's first stem cell research centre. The Christian Medical College, one of the finest hospitals in India, is located in the prime area of the city.