About Vellore
Vellore, an ancient district of Tamil Nadu, has a very inspiring history. It was ruled by lots of great dynasties, including Cholas, Pallavas and also Bijapurs. You can see the flavor of the traditions and culture of all these rulers till date in this district. The art work of all these rulers is remarkable and thus Vellore is a place blessed with artistic sculptures and monuments. A small list of must visit destinations of Vellore is mentioned below.
Places to visit in Vellore
Vellore Fort
Constructed in around13th century, this fort is considered as the most visited destination of Vellore. On yearly basis, countless Indians as well as foreign tourist make a visit to Vellore to have a look at its exquisiteness. When this fort was attacked dreadfully during the 17th century Caranatic War broken here, it was termed to be undefeated and unbeatable fort. Till date this fort is as intact as it was during those early eras.
Government Museum
One of the most amazing destinations in Vellore is the Government Museum. With the best collection of historical memorials, this museum is an interesting destination for those who are keen about ancient stuff. Here you can find a great array of knick-knacks related to the Geology, Numismatics and also Anthropology. By the means of great frescoes, you will get top experience the former world of Arcot District.
Muthu Mandapam
This is a rock cenotaph, which was constructed near the monument of Vikramraja Singh. He was the last Tamil monarch of Kandy. Muthu Mandapam is located just at a distance of a kilometer from River Palar.
Jalagandeeswarar Temple
The last but not the least is Jalagandeeswarar Temple. This temple is located in the Vellore Fort itself. It is a well known temple because of the exquisite sculptures and craftsmanship of the previous era. If you wish to see a craftsman’s masterpiece, then do make a visit to the porch which is to the left of the entrance. You might also locate a grand wedding hall which is again extremely elegant and royal. It is said that this temple was used as an armory in the early days.