Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Arcot

Arcot is a town in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 51,943 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 28 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fundera Park (25 km), Vellore Fort (26 km) and Jalakanteshwara Temple (26 km).

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Arcot, Tamil Nadu
Arcot, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arcot at a glance

Location
Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 51,943
Coordinates
12.9057° N, 79.3190° E
Places within 50 km
64 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Vellore, 25 km
Railway station
Walajah Road Jn (WJR), 11 km
Airport
Tirupati International Airport (TIR), 105 km

Top places to visit near Arcot

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Temples near Arcot

108 temples within 100 km of Arcot. The closest is Sri Padavettamman Temple (7 km); the best-known is Jalakanteshwara Temple (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arcot

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arcot. The closest is Kaveripakkam Lake Dam (20 km); the best-known is Karigiri Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arcot

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arcot. The closest is NAVLOCK Coconut Garden (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arcot

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arcot. The closest is Balamathi Hills (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Arcot

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Arcot. The closest is Cup and Saucer Waterfalls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Arcot

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arcot. The closest is Delhi Gate (3 km); the best-known is Vellore Fort (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Arcot

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arcot
  2. 3 km Delhi Gate · gateway, Ranipet
  3. 8 km Masjid-e-Khizar · mosque, Ranipet
  4. 19 km Fundera Park · park, Vellore
  5. 7 km Jalakanteshwara Temple · temple, Vellore
  6. 1 km Vellore Fort · fort, Vellore
  7. 26 km Back to Arcot

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How to reach Arcot

  • By train: Walajah Road Jn (WJR) — about 11 km from the centre
  • By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), Tirupati — about 105 km by road
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 116 km by road
  • By road from Vellore: about 25 km · directions
  • By road from Chittoor: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Tirupati: about 101 km · directions

All places near Arcot by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Arcot by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples28108Sri Padavettamman Temple (7 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs622Kaveripakkam Lake Dam (20 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens818NAVLOCK Coconut Garden (7 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints417Balamathi Hills (15 km)
Waterfalls417Cup and Saucer Waterfalls (22 km)
Forts & heritage616Delhi Gate (3 km)
Caves16Panchapandavar Ancient Jain Hill and Caves (8 km)
Museums25District Science Centre (22 km)
Jain sites25Thiruparuthikundram Sri Digambar Jain Temples (50 km)
Other attractions02Krishnagiri Fort (91 km)
Parks11Fundera Park (25 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Masjid-e-Khizar (6 km)
Churches11Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral (26 km)
Treks01Skandasramam Trail City View Point (100 km)

Arcot: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Arcot?

Vellore Fort (fort, about 26 km), Jalakanteshwara Temple (temple, about 26 km), Delhi Gate (gateway, about 3 km), Fundera Park (park, about 25 km), Masjid-e-Khizar (mosque, about 6 km), Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (temple, about 32 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arcot?

64 places on Spotwander: 28 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Arcot?

Sri Padavettamman Temple, about 7 km by road; Sri Kubera Veera Anjaneyar Temple Navagraha Kottai (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Arcot?

Kaveripakkam Lake Dam, about 20 km by road; Karigiri Lake (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arcot?

NAVLOCK Coconut Garden, about 7 km by road; Reserved Forest (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arcot?

Start in Arcot, visit Delhi Gate, then Masjid-e-Khizar, then Fundera Park, then Jalakanteshwara Temple, then Vellore Fort, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Arcot?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Arcot?

By train: Walajah Road Jn (WJR), about 11 km away. By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 105 km by road. By road: 25 km from Vellore.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arcot’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arcot on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.