Travel

Vellore is a tourist hotspot for a perfect vacation which is seated on the banks of Palar River. The city can be easily reachable by all means - air, road, and rail. But, the ideal way to reach here is airways, for the people staying in distant parts of the country as well as of the world. For tourists from neighboring or close-by states, railway or driving is the best way to reach here.

 

Languages spoken in Vellore

Tamil is the official language while Telugu and English are also spoken and some sections of the populace speak Urdu as well.

 

Weather

Vellore has hot and dry weather round the year. The average temperature in Vellore in February for a typical day range from a high of 92°F (33°C) to a low of 64°F (18°C). Like the rest of Tamil Nadu, April to June are the hottest months.

 

How to Reach Vellore

By Air

The nearest international airport is Chennai Airport, which is 135 kms from Vellore. Distance between Bengaluru Airport to Vellore is about 220 kms.

By Train

Vellore has its own railway station Katpadi Junction which gives a hassle-free way to reach Vellore from major cities like, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru along with other important cities of India.

By Road

Vellore is connected with major cities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The National Highways passing through Vellore are;

  • NH 46 (Bangalore – Chennai Road)
  • NH 234 (Mangalore to Villupuram)
  • NH 4 from Ranipet to Chennai and the Cuddalore-Chittoor.