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Planning to have a medical visit to vellore??
Here are all the details.
TRANSPORT
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To reach Vellore, there are two means::
1)volvo
2)Trains
Volvo is very comfortable and is recommended only for places close-by with overnight journey or else train is a better option. The closest station is Katpadi which is around 5 kms from CMC and generally the autowala takes around 60-80 rupee based on the time of hiring.
I had to start from Bangalore for ...morea neurological checkup. There are many trains from Bangalore and it takes around 4-5 hours to reach katpadi.
Prior booking is suggested. If not volvo's are always available (as informed by a friend).
APPOINTMENT
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A prior appointment is strongly recommended which can be done through online facility or calling the CMC Hospital Appoinment Desk::
http://clin.cmcvellore.ac.in/index.asp
OR
Write to : appointments@cmcvellore.ac.in OR Call: 0416 - 228 8000 / 307 8000
In the telephonic appointment they accept ONLY credit cards and chriscard (CMC Debit card-for patients which we get on the first visit to hospital). If its your first visit, credit card is the only option. If you want to book through online banking or debit card, you can take the appointment online through the weblink as mentioned above.
STAY (HOTEL AND FOOD)
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CMC is surrounded by 100s of hotels and Lodges. Depending upon the requirement and number of days, it can be taken. Lodges generally vary from Rs300- Rs800 and hotels vary from Rs500-Rs2000. I stayed at Hotel Veena Residency with AC rooms at Rs800. On a decent side and average rooms but not very great. A better option is Avanna Inn which has RS 1600 for AC rooms and its a 3star hotel. All these are located within 500m of CMC. It is a walkable distance.
Regarding the food, there is nothing to worry, since 1000s of patient come everyday from all corners of India, there are small south-indian food joints at every 100m. CMC is surrounded by many Internet cafes,ATMs,Travel agencies, medicals, food joints, lodges, hotels.
SOME POINTS
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Also if the doctor suggests you to have tests like MRI and EEG, we need to take prior appointment for that and it might take several days to wait. So plan accordingly. Or else you might need to come again for the test and second visit. Have a word with the operator while taking an appointment if you know what tests might be required.
One more important point, if you get the appointment for morning 9am-10am. Do not be sure that you will be done by afternoon. It might take whole day and its better to reach there 1-2 hour before your appointment, and staright-away report the MRO instead of sitting and waiting in the queue. You might delay your number by doing this, like I did :( !!
The travel agencies have good hold of tickets. If not train tickets, they manage bus or volvo tickets. But to avoid too much of a hastle, its better to book well in advance.
The weather in vellore is hot and humid. I went in February end and March 1st week. Even then standing in sun for even 5 mins was terrible. If its a longer trip, carry glucose,snacks etc with you.
I hope this blog helps all the people going to CMC.
ALL THE BEST!!! :)
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SSingh
3 months ago
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