Vellore

Vellore, surrounded by the Javadi hills, is located on the banks of the Palar River in the northeastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its educational institutions and religious sites. The city is also the largest exporter of finished leather goods in the country. Due to its geographical location and connectivity to the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala, the city was ruled by various dynasties including the Pallavas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Nawabs of the Carnatic, and the British. Vellore tourism attracts a large number of history enthusiasts, devotees, and leisure travellers. The Vellore travel guide includes exploring the famous Archaeology Survey of India Museum within the Vellore Fort, Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, Ratnagiri Murugan Temple and Vainu Bappu Observatory.

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