One Day Tour: From Arakkonam to Paruvatha Hills

  1. 8:00 AM: Arakkonam Railway Station
    10 minutes (1.2 km) from Arakkonam Bus Stand

    Begin your journey from the railway station. Arakkonam is a well-known junction, and it connects the Chennai-Bangalore and Chennai-Mumbai routes. A lot of trains pass through this station, and it is one of the main stations in Vellore district.

  2. 9:00 AM: Sri Vigneshwara Temple
    30 minutes (15.8 km) from Arakkonam Railway station

    Sri Vigneswara Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is one of the most visited temples in the region. The temple has an amazing architecture and is adorned with beautiful statues. Devotees believe that the temple brings good luck and prosperity.

  3. 11:30 AM: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
    40 minutes (29 km) from Sri Vigneshwara Temple

    Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar. The temple is located on the top of a hill and offers a scenic view of the surroundings. It is considered as a must-visit place in the area.

  4. 1:00 PM: Hotel Nachiappa
    20 minutes (9 km) from Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

    Enjoy a delicious lunch at Hotel Nachiappa which is known for serving authentic South Indian cuisine. The food is reasonably priced, and the service is excellent.

  5. 2:00 PM: Paruvatha Malai
    40 minutes (26 km) from Hotel Nachiappa

    Paruvatha Malai is a famous hill station located in the region. It is a perfect place for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. You can indulge in activities like trekking, camping, and hiking. The hill station offers a breathtaking view of the valley and is an ideal spot to witness a beautiful sunset.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sri Vigneshwara Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Hotel Nachiappa (1 hour, 300 INR)
  • Paruvatha Malai (3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 300 INR

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other temples in the area such as Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple and Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple. You can also visit Yelagiri Hills, another famous hill station. If you have less time, you can skip Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple and go directly to Paruvatha Malai.

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