Vellore

Vellore : The Second Madras

Best Time of Visit

November - February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2500/- PER PERSON

Welcome To

Vellore

Best Time of Visit

November - February

Ideal Duration for Visit

2 days

Average Budget

INR 2500/- PER PERSON

Planning Toolkit

Summer

Vellore's summer temperature reaches 42°C, making the weather hot and dry, making sightseeing in Vellore somewhat uncomfortable.

Monsoon

In Vellore, the monsoon season begins in the month of June. In September, the season is over. The city receives a significant amount of rain during these months.

Winter

Vellore's weather is still favourable for tourists during the winter months, making it a perfect time to visit.

Half of the leather is exported to the country.

Vellore leather exports account for almost 37% of the country's leather and leather-related products.

Exporter of finished leather goods.

The Vellore region is the country's leading exporter of finished leather goods.

Home Base for two of India's top ten educational institutes.

Vellore serves as the home base for two of India's top ten educational institutes.Christian Medical College Hospital and VIT University are the two institutions.

By Bus

There are frequent buses (every roughly 5 minutes) from Katpadi to Bagayam, two intersections that serve as city bus terminals.

By Auto Rickshaws

Auto Rickshaws are the second most frequent mode of transportation in the city and are widely accessible.

By Car

Indian nationals with access to a car can travel around the city with ease.

By Taxi

Taxis are not widely used for local transportation. They are, nevertheless, available to ride to destinations within the city from Katpadi Jn.

Population

589,549

Literacy Rate

79.65 %

Crime Rate

48.81 %

Language

Tamil, Hindi (the national language), Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Urdu).