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Written from Katpadi, Vellore

9 detailed guides written for specific visitors to Vellore — the parent bringing a student to VIT, the family managing a CMC Hospital stay, the pilgrim visiting the Golden Temple, the business traveller on a short trip. Every guide is practical, accurate, and updated for 2026.

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Medical Tourism · 1,052 words

Medical Tourism in Vellore — Hospitals, Costs & Complete Guide 2026

CMC Hospital registration process, step-by-step patient travel guide, top hospitals in Vellore, estimated costs, what to bring, and how to manage a 7-10 day medical stay with a family. The most comprehensive guide of its kind for Vellore.

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VIT Admissions · 1,139 words

VIT Vellore Admissions 2026 — Complete Parent & Student Guide

Documents to carry, campus layout, VITEEE counselling process, accommodation 2.8 km from VIT at BLOFT Hotel, transport from Katpadi Junction, and a complete day-by-day plan for the admissions visit.

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Day Trips · 1,163 words

Best Day Trips from Vellore Under 100 km

Yelagiri Hills, Hogenakkal Falls, Tiruvannamalai, Amirthi Zoo, Fundera Park. All within 100 km — with travel times, transport options and tips from BLOFT Hotel Katpadi.

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Top 10 · 1,115 words

Top 10 Things to Do in Vellore 2026

Golden Temple star pathway, Vellore Fort, Yelagiri Hills, Amirthi Zoological Park, PVR Cinema and more — exact distances from BLOFT Hotel Katpadi included for every attraction.

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Food Guide · 1,053 words

Where to Eat in Katpadi & Vellore 2026

Best restaurants near VIT and CMC — Ambur biryani, idli-dosa spots, fresh juice bars and in-room dining at BLOFT Hotel Gandhi Nagar for when you don’t want to go out.

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Spiritual · 855 words

Spiritual Tourism in Vellore — Temples & Itineraries 2026

Sripuram Golden Temple, Jalakandeswarar inside Vellore Fort, Sri Margabandeeswarar at Virinchipuram — with a complete 2-day spiritual itinerary based at BLOFT Hotel Katpadi.

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Local Knowledge · 933 words

Katpadi vs Thottapalayam — Best Area to Stay in Vellore

Honest data-driven comparison — distances to CMC and VIT from both areas, hotel amenities, pricing, pros and cons. Which area actually suits your specific type of visit to Vellore?

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Day Itinerary · 926 words

A Perfect Day in Vellore — Hour by Hour Guide

From 6:30 AM breakfast at BLOFT Hotel Katpadi to Vellore Fort, the Golden Temple, the best local food stops, and back. A timed, practical, distance-aware itinerary for a single day in Vellore.

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