Amirthi
Amirthi Forest lies to the southeast of Vellore. The forest is rich with
different species of Flora and Fauna. A substantial part of this jungle
has been cleared to serve as a tourist resort where as the rest of the
forest has been declared a wildlife sanctuary. A trek for a kilometer
leads one to a panoramic view of a seasonal waterfall.
Virinjipuram
Virinjipuram is a marvelous temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The
Temple is located on the bank of the River Palar. The temple is famous
for the rock-carved figures that can be seen in dramatic settings
representing scenes in the social life of the people. These figures can
be predominantly found on pillars and basement. The inscriptions on the
rocks are in both Grantham as well as Tamil.
Padavedu
Pandavedu is a desolate village that is very close to the city of
Vellore. The place has got prominence because of the two important
ancient temples that are situated there. The first one is dedicated to
Sri Ramachandraswamy and the other to Goddess Renukambal Amman.
Thiruvallam
Thiruvallam is located on the banks of the Nuga River that is a major
tributary of Palar River. Thiruvallam is famous for the ancient temple
that is dedicated to Sri Vallanadeheeswarar. A unique feature of this
shrine is that the Nandi does not face Lord Shiva but otherwise.
Vallimalai
Vallimalai Temple is situated on the top of a hillock that can be
ascended by a flight of 300 steps. The principle deity at Vallimalai is
Lord Subramanya. The temple is considered to be 1500 years old and is
believed as the sight of marriage for Valli and Murugan.
Mordhana Dam
It is a picnic spot where the dam is constructed between two hills that
are dotted with bowers and greenery.
