Vellore is a historic city in northern Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Palar river. It is a city where history, healthcare and education come together, and it welcomes visitors from all over India.
The star of Vellore's skyline is the Vellore Fort, a large stone fort surrounded by a moat. Inside it stands the beautifully carved Jalakandeswarar Temple. Just outside the city, the Sripuram Golden Temple at Thirumalaikodi draws large numbers of visitors, especially in the evenings when it is lit up.
Vellore is also well known for Christian Medical College (CMC), whose hospital brings patients and families from many states, and for VIT, which brings students from across India and abroad. Because of this, Vellore is a very mixed city where you can hear many languages on the same street.
Vellore is known for its hot summers, so locals have plenty of tips about staying cool – and plenty of favourite places for cold drinks and evening snacks.
Why chat with Vellore locals?
Many people come to Vellore for a short stay: for studies, or to accompany a family member to hospital. Locals can help with simple, practical things like where to stay, where to eat and how to get around. For students, the Vellore room is a friendly place to meet others outside campus. Please remember that chat is for friendly tips, not medical advice.
Things to talk about in the Vellore room
- Visiting the Fort and the Golden Temple
- Student life, hostels and weekend plans
- Places to eat and practical tips for newcomers
- Beating the Vellore heat
- Day trips to nearby hills and towns
- Festivals, cricket and cinema
Join the Vellore room and say hello. Take a break with Minesweeper or Tic Tac Toe.
How to join
- Install the free TNChatZone app from Google Play.
- Sign in with Google or your phone number and pick a display name.
- Open Vellore in the Rooms tab and say vanakkam! 🙏
TNChatZone is for adults (18+). Be kind, and never share your phone number or address in public rooms. You can block or report anyone in one tap.