VELLORE FORT
Dating back to the 13th Century this ancient Fort is the main attraction for tourists. This historically famous fort retains its past glory with its ramparts, barlements. It is fortified by double walls and the main walls are maid of massive granite blocks laid one over the other without using mortar. The Fort houses a church and many buildings are now used as public Offices.

JALAGANDEESWARAR TEMPLE The temple inside the Fort, is dedicated to Jalagandeeswarar and is noted for its sculptures, which speak volumes of the exquisite craftsmanship of the highly skilled left of the entrance entice the connoisseurs. It has a big marriage hall adorned with elegant engravings and monolithic sculptures.

GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
Situated adjacent to the main bus stand in the Lakshmanaswamy Town Hall, this is a multi purpose Museum maintained by the Department of Museums of Tamil Nadu Government. It treasures ancient and present day curios relating to anthropology, Art and Archaeology, Botany, Geology, Numismatics, Pre-history, Zoology, etc. The historical monuments of the erstwhile composite North Arcot District are gracefully depicted in the Galley.This Museum is kept open on all days between 9.00 AM- 12.00 noon and 2 PM-% PM except on holidays and admission is free.

MUTHU MANDAPAM (PEARL PALACE)
This is a memorial built around the tombstone of Vikramraja Singh, the last Kandy Tamil ruler. Situated on the bed of palar river, it is just one k.m., north of Vellore town at a walking distance. To this memorial are going to be added an aquarium, Children's Park, greeny lawn and three decorative arches.

GINGEE
Gingee the famous fortification of Chola Dynasty was built about 700 years ago. Vijayanagar Emperors, Marathas and the Mugals held it after the Cholas and it was in the hands of the French for 11 years in the 18 th century. Many ballads described the heroic exploits of Raja Desingh. It is 104 Kms. from Vellore. The fort of Gingee is really worth seeing. The historical monuments speak volumes of its past glory.

C.M.C. HOSPITAL
If Vellore attracts a floating population of 5000 every day, it is because of the world famous Chritian Missionary Medical College and Hospital founded in the early part of the century by a dedicated American Medical Missionary, Dr. Ida Scudder. The one room clinic founded in 1890, has grown in size and stature treating thousands of both inpatients and out-patients in all branches of medicine and surgery. Besides a world famous Cancer Ward and Neurological Ward, it has a Mental Hospital and a College of Nursing.

EXCURSION
Twenty four south of Vellore is the panoramic Amirthi forest rich in its variety of flora and fauna. A half of this jungle is cleared to serve as a tourist spot while the other half is developed as a Wildlife Sanctuary.

YELAGIRI HILLS
Considered as the Ooty of North Arcot District, this stands eloquent amidst four mountains, at a height of 920 metres above sea level. A solemn summer resort, this place has comfortable lodging houses and rest houses. A church with exquisite craftsmanship and a beautiful park adorn this hill as an ideal tourist spot.

VIRINJIPURAM
This magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Siva is famous for its devotees who throng here with ardent belief that a dream on the last Sunday of Karthigai month will reveal of their fortune of being blessed with an offspring. The Lion-faced Simmakulam tank is considered to be very sacred.

JALAGAMPAARAI
Jalagampaarai water fall situated 17 kms from 17 kms from Tirupattur is a fine picnic spot where the deity is in the form of VEL (a kind of spear). The morugan temple attracts the tourists throughout the year.

JAVADU HILLS
Jamanamarathur 40kms from Polur is the main village in Javadu hills which is famous for its sandalwood and fruits bearing trees; its altitude varies from 300 to 1000mts. The Beemanmadavu water falls in the thick reserve forest, 12 kms from here is worthy of a visit. Foot-path obstacles during the seasons may deter visitor to trek. Kavalur observatory, the biggest in Asia is worth visiting on second Saturday of the month by the tourists. The stars and planetary brilliance and the milky way- one can observe through the sophisticated and modern telescopes. The trek to Amirthi forest from here is risky but worthy. Hotel tariff rage: Rs. 100 to Rs. 600/-


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