Arcot

Located on the banks of the Palar River, Arcot is a taluk headquarters in Vellore District. This prominent town lies on the National Highway 46 between Vellore and Ranipet. Vellore is 23 km west and Ranipet is 5 km east.

Arcot is the first important fortified town captured by the British soldier Robert Clive in order to gain control over India in the French-British struggle of 1751.

Hotel Aavanaa Inn, located on the Arcot Road in Vellore, provides accommodation facility.

Melvisharam is an interesting place about 6 km away. Sankara Mutt at Kavalai is 20 km from Arcot.

Chennai International Airport is 96 km east. Walajah Road Junction Railway Station is the nearest rail access point.