Poondi, Tamilnadu, India
The Archeology Museum at Poondi is unique as it features the prehistoric heritage of this area. Reportedly it is the only museum in India which is situated at the prehistoric site. Many artefacts such as hand axes, cleavers, scrappers, discoids, borers and core material found in and around Poondi are exhibited in this museum. Apart from the paleolithic tools, microlith implements, neolithic, celts, megalithic potteries, sarcophagi, three legged urn, iron implements and fossil remains of wood, snail and leaves are the other important exhibits.
Suggested time duration
2 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
June to OctoberDo's & Dont's
Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
Don't touch the articafts.
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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TNSTC Bus Depot
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11.1 KM | 1800 419 4287 |
Tiruvallur Railway station |
13.3 KM | 9445061324 |
Chennai International Airport
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48.8 KM | 044-2256 1122 |
What to Carry
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Facilities
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Moovur | 4.3 KM |
Nearest Temples
One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra sthalams and 15th Shiva sthalam
One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and the 22nd Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.
Jagannatha swamy is seen here in sitting posture
One of the six most sacred places of Lord Muruga
Sun rays falls on the sanctum of every year on January and August.
This is the navagraha temple of Thondai Mandalam.
To avoid accidents, people perform pooja to their new Vehicle's here
Temple pond has medicinal power which can cure Skin & Eye diseases
Seeds from Eranjhil tree are attracted back to the tree trunk and merges after some period
Parihara Sthalam for Unmarried, Childless and Rahu-Kethu Dosham
Nearest Attractions
Poondi reservoir acts as the important water source for Chennai city
Known for prehistoric stone tools and culture
It is a place really worth spending your valuable time
Famous for Kappal Matha Church
Was the seat of the Dutch Republic's first settlement in India
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect to enjoy within the arms of nature
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