Vellore the place witnessed many battles fought in the erstwhile period and also a true representation of historical saga. It is the head quarter of Vellore district and also very well linked by rail and road from all over the country.

Vellore in Chennai is also an industrial with approx 725 large scale industries. Also it has approx 13708 small scale industries and 5932 cottage industries. But the main industry is leather industries and leather based other industries.

Once you are on your South India Tour must visit this place. Here you can see many Attractions around Chennai. One of the main attractions of Vellore is its forts. Though the exact date of construction is not available but it is assumed that this fort might have been made during 1526 to 1595 AD. The fort also speaks the story of Military architecture in South India.

Next destination of your Chennai Tour is making your visit to the Jalakandeswarar Temple. The temple is inside the fort and a beautiful example of the mastery of Vijayanagar architecture. You will find on the left of your entrance The Kalyanamantap engineering the finest standard of sculpture of that era.

Vellore is also recognized as a center of Medical Treatment. Here you will see Christian Medical College Hospital. One American lady in 1900 AD, to enhance her missionary zeal establishes this as a small hospital. Gradually the hospital has taken top class position. The hospital is now a prominent center of international repute.

Also visit to the Central Prison of Vellore where so many prominent freedom fighter and eminent personalities had served their prison time here. Personalities like Thiru. Rajaji, Thiru C.N. Annadurai, Thiru. K. Kamaraj, also ex prime minister of India Thiru. V.V.Giri, Thiru. R.VenkataRaman served their imprisonment terms.

When you are traveling your Excursion from Chennai make visit to the monument of Vellore the Mausoleums, situated at the Aruganthampoodi district on the Vellore - Arcot road. The monument is said to be the place where the family members of Tipu Sultan were hidden.