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Tourism - Hotel River View in Vellore

The name, Vellore, is derived from the Tamil words : Vel + uur , means city of spears. In another version, name Vellore is supposed to have been derived from some form of precious stone which had a similar sounding name. There are megalithic, proto-historical evidences in and around Vellore for such a semi-precious stone industry being prevalent in ancient times.
Vellore has the blend of rich heritage and culture representing the ancient Dravidian civilization. It was the seat of the Pallavas, Cholas, Nayak, Marathas, Arcot Nawabs and Bijapur Sultan Kingdoms. Vellore was once the capital city of the mighty Vijayanagar empire during 1606-1672. The fort in Vellore was described as the best and the strongest fortress in the Carnatic War in the 17th Century. The monuments found in the district give a vivid picture of the evolution of the city through the ages.
Temples Amirthi Forest Vellore Fort Kavalur Observatory Yelagiri Arni
TEMPLES
  • Golden Temple
  • Ratnagiri Temple
  • Jalakandeswarar Temple
  • Padavedu Temple
  • Virinchipuram Temple
  • Pallikondan Temple
  • Vallimalai Temple
  • Balamathi Temple
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AMIRTHI FOREST
Amirthi is 25km from Vellore and is a nice picnic spot. There is a stream that runs through semi-dense forest, and a zoo with quite a few animals. For those interested in Trekking, there is a fantastic path to trek up the stream, at the end of which is a small waterfall. The best time to visit Amirthi is soon after some rains or after the monsoon (June-August and September-November), that's when there is a lot of water in the stream. There are wild animals in the forest too, and as a protected area, hunting is banned. Visitors are encouraged to leave by sundown for their own safety.
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  There are local buses available to Amirthi. Most people though prefer to get there by van or cab.
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VELLORE FORT

Vellore boasts of a historical Fort that's a few hundred years old - the biggest landmark in the city, also the monument that gives Vellore the name ' Fort Town'.The Vellore Fort is made of granite blocks and is surrounded by a moat. History says that there used to be alligators in the moat, enough to deter any unwanted intrusion attempts. There are no alligators now, but visitors can now take a boat ride around the fort for a very small fee. The Fort and the area around the it is now under the Archaeological Survey of India, and is a protected monument. Inside the fort are a few Government offices, a Police training unit, a temple, a Church, and a Mosque.

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The outer length of the fort is about 2500 feet and 1500 feet in breadth. The height of the outer wall is about 30 feet and the breadth is about 25 feet. The approximate circumstance of the fort is 2600 meters.
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KAVALUR OBSERVATORY

Kavalur observatory is located in Kavalur in the Javadu Hills in Alangayam, Vellore District. Apart from being reasonably away from city lights and industrial areas, the location has been chosen in order to be closer to the earth's equator for covering both northern and southern hemispheres with equal ease. In addition, its longitudinal position is such that it is the only major astronomical facility between Australia and South Africa for observing the southern objects.The Largest Telescope in Asia with a diameter of 2.3M is located here.
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YELAGIRI

Yelagiri Hills is for easy-paced, relaxed weekends; an ideal getaway from the hustle, bustle and madness of the city. No Internet, no mobile phones and no deadlines. Just relax! Put your feet up; catch up on some reading in this quiet environment, where the only sound you'll hear is the chirping of birds. You are the master of all that you survey. At Yelagiri, you can do just about anything you want. For instance, you could trek up those rugged hillocks or go on long walks through narrow roads, explore the green surroundings of this rural retreat. Or perhaps you'd like to head towards the lake nearby for some leisure boating or just squat on a bench in the adjoining children's park and watch the kids play away to glory.
At Yelagiri, you can do just about anything you want. For instance, you could trek up those rugged hillocks or go on long walks through narrow roads, explore the green surroundings of this rural retreat. Or perhaps you'd like to head towards the lake nearby for some leisure boating or just squat on a bench in the adjoining children's park and watch the kids play away to glory.
  • Jalagamparai Waterfalls
  • Swamimalai
  • Murugan Koil
  • Telescope House
  • Summer Festival
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AARANI

Aarani is a town and a municipality in Tiruvanamalai district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The name comes from the word "araneeyam" which means a place surrounded by a forest.
Arni was ruled by the Cholas after they defeated the Pallavas. Some of the important Chola kings who ruled out Arni are Kulothunga Cholan I, Vikrama Cholan, and Kulothunga Cholan II.

During the rule of the Vijayanagara Kingdom in Arni, the Dasara function was celebrated grandly.

Aarani is well known for its rice paddies; there are around 200 modern rice mills in the town.

The town also has a large community of silk weavers, called sengunthars, who specialize in making silk sarees. Hand looms are most frequently used for the weaving, although recently some have turned to mechanized methods. Arni is the number one in revenue earning among Tiruvannamalai District, Tamilnadu. Though the town is not well known outside Tamilnadu, a bulk of India's silk apparels is produced by the people of Arni.
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