ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY OF INDIA MUSEUM
Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.
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
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
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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 BottleSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
First Aid
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Virupatchipuram | 3.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
JALAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE
Fort Temple built in middle of a water tank (called Agazhi in Tamil)
SRI VILWANATHESWARAR TEMPLE
A Scar on Lingam and Nandi Facing opposite to Deity
VALLIMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE
Murugan Vallimalai is a cave temple, where Goddess Valli is believed to have spent time
SRI UTHARA RANGANATHAR SWAMY TEMPLE
The first place where Lord Vishnu tried stopping Saraswathi who was flowing as river Vegavathi
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
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Dhottachar Seva is performed on the third day in remembrance of Swamy Dhottachar
BINDHU MADHAVA PERUMAL TEMPLE
All Naga and Angaraka Dosha are completely washed out if one does Poojas continuously for 21 Days
SRI MALVANANGEESWARAR TEMPLE
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 11th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.
GAJENDRA VARADARAJA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Lord restituted stolen Vedas from Asuras to Brahma here
Nearest Attractions
TrekkingBAGAYAM HILL TREKKING
Bagayam hill is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones
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.
WildlifeAMRITHI ZOOLOGICAL PARK
The area is lush with trees, herbal plants and different varieties of Birds and Animals.
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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