DELHI GATE ARCOT
Arcot, Tamilnadu, India
Delhi Gate is part of the fortification of Arcot, a town which is located on the banks of Palar river in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. The gate was part of a fort built by Mughal governor, Daud Khan Panni, in the first half of the 18th century. It was the site of a memorable defense made by Robert Clive during the Siege of Arcot.
Suggested time duration
1 Hour
Crowded Period
May & June
Best Season To Visit
March to August
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Arcot Bus Stand |
1.8 Km | 9943356022 |
 Walajah Road Junction Railway Station |
14.3 KM | 139 |
 Vellore Airport |
32.4 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Carry Water Bottles and FoodSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Parking
Parking is Available
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Vellore | 26 KM |
Nearest Temples
SUNDARA VARADAR / AZHAGIYA RAMAR TEMPLE
Garuda here is ready to take off.
SRI GNANAMALAI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE
This temple disappeared during 17th C.E and discovered back in 1998
VALLIMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE
Murugan Vallimalai is a cave temple, where Goddess Valli is believed to have spent time
JALAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE
Fort Temple built in middle of a water tank (called Agazhi in Tamil)
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Dhottachar Seva is performed on the third day in remembrance of Swamy Dhottachar
MARGABANDESWARAR TEMPLE
1300 years old temple - the oldest & the biggest temple of Vellore dt
SRI UTHARA RANGANATHAR SWAMY TEMPLE
The first place where Lord Vishnu tried stopping Saraswathi who was flowing as river Vegavathi
GAJENDRA VARADARAJA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Lord restituted stolen Vedas from Asuras to Brahma here
SRI JALANATHEESWARAR TEMPLE
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams and 12th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu
Nearest Attractions
OutdoorGREEN THUNDER WATER THEME PARK
Green Thunder Water Theme Park that will help make your stay that little bit more special.
WaterfallsCUP AND SAUCER WATERFALLS
The Cup and Saucer waterfall forms a beautiful sight to behold, surrounded by a thick growth of trees and shrubs.
CavesPANCHA PANDAVA MALAI ANCIENT JAIN CAVES
The hill is locally called as Tiruppanmalai, meaning Scared Milk Hill.
MuseumGOVERNMENT MUSEUM VELLORE
Wide range of artifacts of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany & Zoological importance.
WildlifeAMRITHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK
The area is lush with trees, herbal plants and different varieties of Birds and Animals.
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