The Palamathi Hills (also Balamathi, Balamathi Hills) are an extension of the Eastern Ghats spread across southeastern parts of Vellore City in Tamil Nadu. The Palamathi Hill range, the nearby Palamathi Reserve Forest, the Otteri lake is collectively referred to as Palamathi Hills. The area is a thriving hotspot for various birds and various flora. The hill top has a famous Hindu temple (Bala Murugan Kovil). The place is also a developing tourist destination. The Palmathi Hills, the Palamathi Reserve Forest and the Otteri lake are situated in the periphery of the Vellore City. The whole range is a part of the Eastern Ghats. The official designation of the area is a Village Panchayat.[citation needed] The whole Palamathi village panchayat is spread over five habitations namely Arasankulam, Chetteri, Senganatham, Krishnapuram, Melsenganatham and the main village Palamathi