East through the leather towns
From Krishnagiri, the highway heads east through Bargur, then down to Vaniyambadi and Ambur, towns known for leather and biryani, and on to Vellore. At about 120 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually unloaded by mid-afternoon. Agree the expected arrival in writing.
Leaving Krishnagiri
Homes near the bazaar may need goods carried a short way; colonies on the main roads are quickest.
Where in Vellore
Vellore's old town around the fort and the streets near the main hospital are crowded, with lodges and pharmacies. Katpadi, across the Palar, has the university and is more open, and Sathuvachari and Gandhi Nagar mix houses and apartments. Tell the mover the exact address.
Hospitals and long stays
Many families come to Vellore for long hospital treatment. If you're moving only part of a household, list what's going, and ask about storage for the rest; our storage service page explains how it works.
Heat
Vellore is known for very hot summers, roughly April to June. Load early and keep medicines and electronics in your car. The north-east monsoon brings rain from about October to December.
November to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Students at VIT and the colleges
VIT and Vellore's medical colleges draw many students. A hostel room can go as a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Leather and industry
Ambur and Vaniyambadi's leather and footwear industries employ many people, and some moves on this route follow a job there. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Festival dates
Pongal, Deepavali and Eid keep crews busy at both ends. Book early if your date falls near one.
Packing for the highway
Ask for heavy items low and tied, glass packed separately, and wooden furniture wrapped in blankets. Medical equipment should travel with you.
Apartments in Vellore
Newer apartment blocks ask for notice of a move, set loading hours and need a lift booking. Ask the association a week ahead; our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Ambur's leather and biryani
Ambur, on the way, is famous for its leather goods and its biryani, and many tanneries and shoe factories line the highway. Traffic slows near the town.
Vaniyambadi and Jolarpettai
Vaniyambadi, another leather town, and the railway junction at Jolarpettai lie near the route. Some moves end there; give the exact address if so.
Vellore's fort
Vellore's sixteenth-century fort, with its moat and temple, stands at the heart of the old town.
Settling in
Ask about water timings and power backup, and book internet as soon as you have the address. Tamil is spoken at both ends. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.