Through the leather towns
From Tirupattur, the road heads to Vaniyambadi on the highway, then east through Ambur and Pernambut's side towards Vellore. At about 90 km, a household loaded in the morning usually reaches Vellore by early afternoon. Agree the expected arrival time in writing.
Vaniyambadi and Ambur
These towns are famous for leather tanning, shoe factories and biryani, and the highway through them carries heavy truck and commuter traffic. If your move ends in one of them, tell the mover.
Leaving Tirupattur
Homes near the bazaar need goods carried to the truck, while colonies on the Vaniyambadi road are easiest. Railway quarters at Jolarpettai need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Where in Vellore
Vellore's centre around the fort and the CMC hospital is crowded, with narrow lanes full of patients' lodges. Katpadi, with VIT and the railway junction, Sathuvachari and Gandhi Nagar are more open. Give the exact address and a landmark.
CMC, VIT and jobs
Christian Medical College and Hospital and VIT University draw doctors, nurses, students and patients' families from Tirupattur and across India. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Vellore's heat
Vellore's rocky hills hold the heat, making it one of the hottest towns in Tamil Nadu from April to June; start at dawn and keep medicines and electronics in your own car. October to December brings most of the rain.
December to February is usually the most comfortable window.
Busy dates
Pongal, Deepavali, Eid and Christmas fill both towns, and Ambur's biryani and leather trade fairs draw visitors. Pick a quiet weekday.
Vellore apartments
Newer apartment buildings may ask for notice and set moving hours. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask for.
Highway packing
The Chennai–Bengaluru highway carries heavy freight; ask for furniture tied low and cartons packed tight for sudden braking near Ambur.
VIT and CMC
Students heading to VIT or CMC's nursing and allied courses usually need only a few-items move.
Families moving for treatment
CMC Vellore draws patients from across India, and some families move to Vellore for a long course of treatment. A rented flat near the hospital may be small; bring only what you need and store the rest.
Railway families
Jolarpettai's railway colony sends many families to Katpadi and Vellore on transfer. Railway quarters need a vacating notice and an inspection.
Pernambut and the back roads
Some crews take the road through Pernambut, another leather town, instead of staying on the highway. Ask which way they plan to go.
Katpadi junction
Katpadi, Vellore's railway junction and the home of VIT, lies north of the river. If your new home is there, the truck turns off before the city centre; give the exact address.
Settling in
In Vellore, note the water timings and sump size, check the inverter and book internet. Our guide to address changes after moving lists the records to update.