AMRITHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Amirthi, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
Amirthi Zoological Park is situated under the Javadu hills of Tellai across Amirthi River. Established in 1967, the zoo park occupies an area of 25 hectares. It is named after the Amirthi River which flows next to the park. This park is popular for its waterfalls,swing and animal habitats. Half of this jungle is cleared to serve as a tourist spot while the other half is developed as a wildlife sanctuary. One km trek in the park leads to a full view of Amirthi falls, a small cascading seasonal falls. Visitors can play and swim in the pool formed by the falls here in monsoons.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
October to March
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Vellore Bus Stand |
31.4 KM | 0416-2220552 |
 Vellore Cantonment Railway Station |
28.5 KM | 0416-224 1072 |
 Vellore Airport |
32.4 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Take Water BottleSuitable For
Adults
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 5 cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kannamangalam | 14 KM |
Nearest Temples
JALAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE
Fort Temple built in middle of a water tank (called Agazhi in Tamil)
MARGABANDESWARAR TEMPLE
1300 years old temple - the oldest & the biggest temple of Vellore dt
SRI UTHARA RANGANATHAR SWAMY TEMPLE
The first place where Lord Vishnu tried stopping Saraswathi who was flowing as river Vegavathi
SRI VILWANATHESWARAR TEMPLE
A Scar on Lingam and Nandi Facing opposite to Deity
SRI BALAMURUGAN TEMPLE
Omnipotent Power manifests his Blessings to mankind in three forms
VALLIMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE
Murugan Vallimalai is a cave temple, where Goddess Valli is believed to have spent time
SUNDARA VARADAR / AZHAGIYA RAMAR TEMPLE
Garuda here is ready to take off.
SRI GNANAMALAI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE
This temple disappeared during 17th C.E and discovered back in 1998
BINDHU MADHAVA PERUMAL TEMPLE
All Naga and Angaraka Dosha are completely washed out if one does Poojas continuously for 21 Days
Nearest Attractions
TrekkingBAGAYAM HILL TREKKING
Bagayam hill is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones
MuseumDISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE AT VELLORE
The District Science Centre is an educational and scientific institution in the Sathuvachari area of Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
OutdoorGREEN THUNDER WATER THEME PARK
Green Thunder Water Theme Park that will help make your stay that little bit more special.
Heritage MonumentsDELHI GATE ARCOT
The Gate is surrounded by remarkable hills like Ratnagiri, Jamadhi and Palamathi hills that attracts tourists.
CavesPANCHA PANDAVA MALAI ANCIENT JAIN CAVES
The hill is locally called as Tiruppanmalai, meaning Scared Milk Hill.
DamMORDHANA DAM
The enormous Mordhana Dam stands proud and powerful over the river 'Koundanyanadhi'.
Hill StationYELAGIRI HILLS
Yelagiri forest Hills is one of the most popular weekend getaway
BoatingYELAGIRI BOAT HOUSE
A perfect place to just relax and not much activity
WaterfallsJALAGAMPARAI WATERFALLS
Jalagamparai waterfalls is one of the primary places of interest in Yelagiri
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