Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu · most people spend 4–6 days

VelloreTravel guide · tours · day trips

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Most people spend 4–6 days From ₹2,100 per person 10 itineraries include Vellore Tamil Nadu

The short version

About Vellore

Vellore is a city in Tamil Nadu.

Vellore has 2 places to stay and 2 travel agents.

Vellore is best known for Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple and Golden Temple, Sripuram. Most visitors give it 4–6 days.

It combines well with Chennai, Chidambaram, Coimbatore and Courtallam, all within a day of Vellore.

Worth knowing

State
Tamil Nadu
Good for
Culture, Food, Local Experience, Heritage
Typical stay
4–6 days

Last updated 5 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.

  • Visit Vellore during winter for pleasant weather
  • Hire a local guide for the best experience

What people come for

Places to visit in Vellore

places to visit in Vellore6

These are the Vellore sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Vellore trip really includes.

Vellore Fort01Vellore Fortvisited on our itineraries
Jalakandeswarar Temple02Jalakandeswarar Templevisited on our itineraries
Golden Temple, Sripuram03Golden Temple, Sripuramvisited on our itineraries
Vellore church04Vellore churchvisited on our itineraries
Sripuram Golden Temple05Sripuram Golden Templevisited on our itineraries
Punganur Lake06Punganur Lakevisited on our itineraries

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Vellore

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Vellore with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Vellore tour packages

more Vellore tour packages

Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Vellore is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Vellore

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

18–29°C

≈297 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

23–37°C

≈116 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

23–33°C

≈445 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Vellore safe?

Vellore is generally safe for tourists.

Who to book with

Popular travel agencies in Vellore

Local operators based in Vellore, promoted first.

Top travel agencies in Vellore

Where to stay

Hotels in Vellore

Places to stay in Vellore, grouped by the kind of stay - resorts, homestays and everything between. Promoted properties appear first.

Combines well with

Places to visit near Vellore

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Vellore photos

Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Vellore itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.