North through Polur
From Tiruvannamalai, the road heads north through Polur and Kannamangalam to Vellore. At about 83 km, a household loaded in the morning is usually being carried in by early afternoon.
Leaving Tiruvannamalai
Avoid full-moon days and the Karthigai Deepam period. Temple-area homes may need a short carry; colonies on the Vellore road load fastest.
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, is more open, as are Sathuvachari and Gandhi Nagar. Tell the mover the exact address.
Hospital moves
Many families move to Vellore for long treatment. If you're moving only part of a household, 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.
January to March is usually the most comfortable window.
Students at VIT
VIT and Vellore's medical colleges draw students from Tiruvannamalai. A hostel room usually goes as a few-items move; check the hostel's dates first.
Jobs and transfers
Government and leather-industry jobs draw families between the two districts. If an employer is paying, ask what documents they need; every mover we work with provides a GST invoice.
Polur and Padavedu
Polur, on the way, is a market town, and the Padavedu temples lie in the hills nearby. Some moves end in Polur; give the exact address if so.
Packing for a short move
Ask for dish packs, the TV upright between mattresses, beds dismantled, and medicines kept with you.
Apartments in Vellore
Newer apartment blocks ask for notice and set moving hours. Our guide to society NOCs and lift bookings explains what to ask.
Festival dates
Pongal, Deepavali and the big temple days at Tiruvannamalai keep crews busy. Choose a date clear of these.
Kannamangalam and Arni
Some routes pass near Kannamangalam and Arni, silk-weaving towns. Their markets slow traffic on busy days.
Vellore's medical colleges
Vellore has two large medical colleges and many hospitals, and families from Tiruvannamalai often move closer for treatment or work. Keep medical files and medicines with you rather than in the truck.
Katpadi's junction
Katpadi, across the Palar from Vellore, is a railway junction and home to VIT. If your new home is in Katpadi, tell the mover; the route crosses the river.
Ashram residents moving on
Some people on this route are long-stay ashram residents moving to Vellore for treatment or work after months in Tiruvannamalai. Their belongings are often modest but include books, photographs and personal shrines. Ask for books to go in small, strong cartons, photographs padded, and shrine items packed upright in their own labelled box.
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.