A calm self-drive road trip from Bangalore to Vellore

May 24
19:05

2017

manoj upadhyay

manoj upadhyay

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Here i have shared some important destination to know more about vellore, by reading this article you will have an idea how you can reach vellore from Bangalore using your self driven car.

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Free from the hustle-bustle of the Metropolitan of Bangalore,A calm self-drive road trip from Bangalore to Vellore Articles sometimes you just need to get out to a peaceful place and spend time with yourself. Bangalore and Vellore may be situated in two different states, but they are separated by a distance of only 212 kilometers on NH 48. It means you need a travel time of only four hours on each side and a couple of days to visit Vellore to have a relaxed time out with your family or even alone. The best time to visit Vellore is from January to March and October to December.

The Vellore town of Tamil Nadu is an ancient place that has been reigned by various affluent South Indian dynasties such as the Cholas, the Pallavas, Carnatic Empire, Vijayanagar kingdom, and the British. All these rulers are responsible for the cultural heritage of the city. The princely city of Vellore is famous for its temples, forts, picnic spots, and several other tourist attractions.

Vellore Fort

The 16th century-Vellore Fort was the former headquarter of the prosperous Vijayanagara Empire. The kings of Vijayanagara Empire passed on its administration to the Bijapur Sultans, then to the Marathas, and finally to the Carnatic Nawabs. The British were the last to have the control of this fort. Spread over an enormous area, the Vellore Fort houses a church, a temple, and a mosque. It is one of the finest military architectures of South India. The government museum situated inside the for showcases objects from geology, anthropology, botany, numismatics, zoology, and pre-history.

Jalakandeswarar Temple

The Jalakandeswarar Temple is situated within the complex of the Vellore Fort and is devoted to Lord Shiva. Being one of the brilliant exemplars of Dravidian architecture, the temple houses intricately carved pillars built of stone. You can also find seven tiered gopurams that are embellished with several intricate carvings.

Srilakshmi Golden Temple

The Srilakshmi Golden Temple is situated in the temple town of Sripuram and is also called the Lakshmi Narayan temple. The most obvious and evident feature of this temple is that the entire structure of the monument is gold leaf-coated. The gold, weighing as much as an enormous 1500 kilograms, is used in the temple, which makes it a modern marvel of architecture. 

Vainu Bappu Observatory

The Vainu Bappu Observatory is sited at the height of 700 meters above the sea level and is also known as the Telescope City. It is spread over 100 acres of forest and houses a 93-inch telescope, which is the biggest of Asia. The Vainu Bappu Observatory has left its mark on the contemporary science with its revolutionary discoveries and theories.

Yelagiri

If you have a heroic spirit, you can head to Yelagiri, which is sited at the height of 1,410 meters above the sea level. It is a petite hill station nearby Vellore and is situated in the interiors of tea estates, orchards, and flowery meadows. Because of the presence of various adventure sports and trek routes, the place attracts several adventure seekers looking for rock climbing and paragliding. If you want to have a solitary time here in Yelagiri, you can spend time at the waterfalls and lakes.

The Delhi Gate

The Delhi Gate used to serve as a doorway to the fort from the 18th century constructed by Daulat Khan Panni who was a governor of the Mughal Empire. The monument is one of the most important cenotaphs of the Indian history. The site has witnessed several historical battles along with the Siege of Arcot that was guided by Robert Clive, the famous officer of the British Empire.

 

Vellore is one of the few richest and cultural cities of India, which is made of gold. You must drive to Vellore at least once if you are in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka. It is not too far by road from either of these states, and the boulevards offer scenic sights to the visitors. People also take Self-Drive Cars in Bangalore to visit the nearby places. Self-Drive Car Rental Bangalore is a convenient and affordable option to travel around if you do not own a car, and it is definitely better than traveling around in public transport.