Vellore Institute of Technology is on the Katpadi-Tiruvallam Road. Vallimalai is a sacred spot at about 16 km away. Melpadi, Ranipet and Melvisharam are worth visiting places within 10 km.

Tiruvallam Railway Station is on the Arakkonam-Katpadi rail route. The town is connected to Chittoor and Ranipet by National Highway 4.

Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport.