INFORMATION ABOUT VELLORE

Vellore had the previlege of being the seat of the Pallava, Chola, Nayak, Maratha, Arcot Nawabs and Bijapur Sultan Kindoms. It was described as the best and the strongest fortress in the Carnatic War in the 17th Century. It was witnessed the massacre of European soldier during the mutiny of 1806. Vellore is the Head-Quarters of Vellore District is well connected by Rail and bus routes to major towns of the neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The history of the District assumes a great significance and relevance, as we unfold the glorious past.

VELLORE HISTORY

The History of the district assumes a great significance and relevance, as we unfold the glorious past. It was under the sway of various dynasties and rulers, the prominent among them being the Pallavas , Cholas of Uraiyur, the Rashtrakutaa dynasty of Malkhed, Sambuvarayar, the rulers of Vijayanagarm, Mamathas, the Nawabs of the carnatic and the British. The Monuments found in the district give a vivid picture of the town through the ages.

VELLORE TOURISM

The Places of Interest and Sight Seeing



• Vellore Fort



• Jalakanteswarar Temple - Inside the Fort



• Elagiri - Lake



• Palar Anaicut Dam



• Kavalur Observatory



• Tippu mahal - Arcot



• Delhi Gate - Arcot



• Mordhana - Dam



• Jalagamparai



• Jalagamparai - Water Falls