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Velloreவெள்ளூர்
Spend one day in Vellore to see the 16th‑century Fort and Sripuram Golden Temple; add a night if you need rest after travel.
Vellore is a small Tamil‑Nadu city (≈0.5 M) known for its historic fort, the prestigious Christian Medical College and VIT Katpadi. Most visitors can cover the main sights in a half‑day, with a night useful for easy travel to Chennai or Bangalore.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Airport
- MAA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vellore112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vellore, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyVellore is generally safe for tourists; main risks are traffic, heat and occasional unmetered auto fares – negotiate and stay hydrated.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAA Chennai International Airport (≈140 km (87 mi) by road, main gateway for Vellore).MAA Chennai International Airport (≈87 mi (140 km) by road, main gateway for Vellore).
- Getting aroundCity buses run every 5 min on the Katpadi‑Bagayam corridor (₹4.50 (≈ under US$1) max).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (city, max)₹4.50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAA Chennai International Airport (≈140 km (87 mi) by road, main gateway for Vellore)MAA Chennai International Airport (≈87 mi (140 km) by road, main gateway for Vellore)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
39°C (103°F)103°F (39°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (39°C (103°F)103°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Sep (184 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vellore: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
11 rd
Apr
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
31 rd
May
39°C (103°F)103°F (39°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
64 rd
Jun
37°C (98°F)98°F (37°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
90 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
105 rd
Aug
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
145 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
184 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
167 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
165 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
76 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses run every 5 min on the Katpadi‑Bagayam corridor (₹4.50 max). Auto‑rickshaws are common; negotiate fare (≈₹10–₹15 per km) as meters are rarely used. Red Taxi app provides on‑demand cabs. Share autos and bicycles are alternatives for short trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Amirthi Forest (≈25 km)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Bus from Katpadi to Amirthi, then local transport
Waterfalls and small zoo; wear sturdy shoes.
Sajra and Gojra Forts (cliff‑top, ≈10 km)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Local bus to the trailhead, then hike
Steep climb; only attempt if fit and have proper shoes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Park Inn by Radisson Vellore
Central location, good for one night
Fortune Park, Vellore
Mid‑range, near Katpadi Junction
Hotel Benz Park
Budget option close to the bus stand
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–₹2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Bus from Katpadi to Amirthi Forest (round trip)2 × ₹150 | ₹300 |
| Red Taxi app ride (average 5 km)2 × ₹250 | ₹500 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹870 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,785 per person per day, bed included | ₹9,570≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹10–₹15 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus fare (city, max) | ₹4.50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (south Indian thali) | ₹120–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Biryani plate | ₹180–₹300 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Auto‑rickshaw fares are often unmetered – always agree on price before boarding.
- Summer heat can be extreme; carry water and sunscreen.
- Check opening hours of Sripuram Golden Temple and Fort before visiting (may close for maintenance).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Katpadi Jn → Vellore city bus: ₹4.50 (≈ under US$1) flat, about 13 km (8.1 mi)₹4.50 (≈ under US$1) flat, about 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Red Taxi app ride (5 km): ≈₹250
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vellore. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a central hotel for easy early train to Chennai.
- Consider a private car hire for day trips to Amirthi Forest if traveling with luggage.
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