When to go
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- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
Good time to go This month
- Best season
- Cool/dry season generally preferred; site-specific monsoon rules apply
- Time of day
- Morning
- Crowds
- Low–moderate
Nature & WildlifeOffbeatNature / Park
Amirthi Zoological Park / forest area
Small nature park and forest-edge outing.
01 — The story
The story
A short escape from town leads into a greener landscape.
Unmapped team
02 — About
About Amirthi Zoological Park / forest area
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Amirthi Zoological Park / forest area: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
- Trek duration
- Easy; 1–2 hr
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Entry fee may apply
- Parking
- Local parking
On the ground
- Local food
- Vellore Fort and Jalakandeswarar Temple
Stay safe
Do not feed animals.
Where it is
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
No map pin yet: directions search for the name
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