Tiruvannamalai district, Vellore

Name: Tiruvannamalai district
Address: Vellore, India

#19 among attractions in Vellore

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Tiruvannamalai district is the largest and one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India. It was formed in the year 1989 through the bifurcation of North Arcot into the Tiruvannamalai Sambuvarayar and Vellore Ambedkar districts. The city of Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters. ()

Local name: तिरूवनामलई जिला Area: 1784.17 mi²Coordinates: 12°54'40"N, 79°8'10"E

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Tiruvannamalai district – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vellore Fort, St. John's Church, Jalakandeswarar Temple, Christian Medical College Vellore.

0.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Vellore Fort, Vellore
21 min walk • Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by Vijayanagara kings. The fort was at one time the headquarters of the Aravidu Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. The fort is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry.
0.8 miNW
Church
St. John's Church, Vellore
22 min walk • St. John’s Church is located inside the Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu State, India. The Church was raised in 1846 by the Government of Madras for the officers and men of the East India Company military station. The church is called after St. John the Evangelist.
0.9 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Memorial
Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore
24 min walk • Jalakandeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located in the Vellore Fort, in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore
25 min walk • Christian Medical College, Vellore, widely known as CMC, Vellore, is a private, Christian community-run medical school, hospital and research institute. This Institute includes a network of primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals in and around Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
1.4 miNW
Neighbourhood
Shenbakkam, Vellore
37 min walk • Shenbakkam is a small locality adjoining with Konavattam locality and also zone-4 headquarters of Vellore Municipal Corporation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Famous Swayambu Vinayagar Temple is located here.
~1470 ftW
Universities and schools
Voorhees College, Vellore
8 min walk • Voorhees College is a college in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1898 as Arcot Mission College, when Arcot Mission High School was amalgamated to the University of Madras. The college is named after its benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Elizabeth Voorhees of the Reformed Church in America.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tiruvannamalai district?

Nearby attractions include Voorhees College, Vellore (8 min walk), Vellore Fort, Vellore (21 min walk), St. John's Church, Vellore (22 min walk), Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore (24 min walk).

How to get to Tiruvannamalai district by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tiruvannamalai district:

Train

Vellore Cantonment (15 min walk)
Vellore Town (29 min walk)

Bus

Vellore Old Bus Stand (21 min walk)

Tiruvannamalai district, Vellore

Facts and practical information

Tiruvannamalai district – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Vellore Fort, Vellore

St. John's Church, Vellore

Jalakandeswarar Temple, Vellore

Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore

Shenbakkam, Vellore

Voorhees College, Vellore

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tiruvannamalai district?

How to get to Tiruvannamalai district by public transport?