DISTRICT SCIENCE CENTRE AT VELLORE
Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.
The Vellore District Science Centre is one of the four centres commissioned as part of the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology centres. The primary goal of the centre is to foster a scientific bent of mind among children and older students through methods of play. The centre has several galleries inside its premises, including ones centred on the subjects of the environment, on leather, and physical sciences. The place also regularly organises summer camps to impart lessons and conduct practical experiments on physics, chemistry, biology and the environmental sciences, as well as, on yoga and psychology.
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 | 10:00 AM | 05:45 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Vellore Bus Stand |
3.3 Km | 0416-2220552 |
 Vellore Cantonment Railway Station |
5.6 KM | 0416-224 1072 |
 Vellore Airport |
11.8 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Carry Water BottleSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Lockers
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Vellore | 4.6 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
MARGABANDESWARAR TEMPLE
1300 years old temple - the oldest & the biggest temple of Vellore dt
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 LAKSHMI NARASIMHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Dhottachar Seva is performed on the third day in remembrance of Swamy Dhottachar
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
SRI MALVANANGEESWARAR TEMPLE
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 11th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.
Nearest Attractions
TrekkingBAGAYAM HILL TREKKING
Bagayam hill is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones
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.
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
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