Thimiri, also spelt Tumiri, is situated on the State Road between Arcot and Arani. This town of Vellore District is around 30 km south-east of Vellore town.
Sankara Mutt is a known spiritual center at Kalavai, which is close to Thimiri. Melvisharam, Ranipet and Kaveripakkam are interesting places that can be visited while in Thimiri.
