Vellore, 145 km away from Chennai is the oldest surviving city of South India, and famous for fort and temples.
Vellore – The City of Spears is a semi-urban town that boasts of well-preserved monuments, temples and the famous Christian Medical College. The city lies on the banks of river Palar, and rivers Ponnar and Palar flows through it. Points of interest include Vellore Fort, Vellore Prison, Kavalur Observatory, Amirthi Zoological Park and Yelagiri Hills.