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ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY OF INDIA MUSEUM

Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.

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Archeological Museum of India is situated just next to Vellore fort. As compared to other museums,this museum is a bit smaller but this museum has many attractive sculptures and art crafts that attracts the visitors the most. These sculptures and art crafts are from 8th century, when Pallavas and Cholas used to rule this region.

Suggested time duration

2 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to October

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.

  • Don't touch the articafts.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
09:30 AM 07:30 PM
  • Friday is Holiday

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Vellore Bus Stand
2.8 KM 044-30986319
Vellore Cantonment Railway Station
2.1 KM 0416-222 0064
Vellore Airport
8.8 KM 09500575043

What to Carry

Carry Water Bottle

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets First Aid

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Virupatchipuram 3.5 KM

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ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY OF INDIA MUSEUM

Archaeology Survey of India Museum, Balaji Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

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