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 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
October to MarchDo's & Dont's
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Vellore Bus Stand
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31.4 KM | 0416-2220552 |
Vellore Cantonment Railway Station |
28.5 KM | 0416-224 1072 |
Vellore Airport
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32.4 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Take Water BottleSuitable For
Facilities
Parking
Parking is Available for 5 carsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Kannamangalam | 14 KM |
Nearest Temples
Fort Temple built in middle of a water tank (called Agazhi in Tamil)
1300 years old temple - the oldest & the biggest temple of Vellore dt
The first place where Lord Vishnu tried stopping Saraswathi who was flowing as river Vegavathi
A Scar on Lingam and Nandi Facing opposite to Deity
Omnipotent Power manifests his Blessings to mankind in three forms
Murugan Vallimalai is a cave temple, where Goddess Valli is believed to have spent time
Garuda here is ready to take off.
This temple disappeared during 17th C.E and discovered back in 1998
All Naga and Angaraka Dosha are completely washed out if one does Poojas continuously for 21 Days
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A perfect place to just relax and not much activity
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