About Kavalur Observatory
Also known as the Vainu Bappu Observatory, this facility is the only observatory between South Africa and Australia used for observing the southern celestial sky and houses the largest telescope in Asia. It is situated in the Javadi Hills of India’s Eastern Ghats.
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Places to Visit near Kavalur Observatory
Javadi Hills, Tamil Nadu
1.5 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
Javadi Hills also termed as Javadu hills is located in the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu state about 75 KMs from Thiruvannamalai. Jamanamarathur is...
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Sripuram Golden Temple, Tamil Nadu
64.3 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
Sripuram Golden Temple is newly-built Sri Lakshmi Temple is aptly named the Golden temple because of its intricately-carved exterior, which is...
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Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu
70.7 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
Vellore Fort is a 16th century fort located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, built during the reign Vijayanagara empire. This fort is famous for its large...
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Church of South India, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
71.2 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
The Church of South India is only 150 years old but it has already played a significant part in history as its cemetery is the final resting place...
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Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
72.3 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Andhra Pradesh and is elephant reserve as well. After about two hundred years, Asian elephants...
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Balamathi Hills, Tamil Nadu
81.4 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
The small village of Balamathi, only 17 kilometers east of Vellore, offers a sweeping panoramic view of the Eastern Ghats. Its an ideal get away...
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Ratnagiri Balamurugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
83.4 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
The ancient temple of Ratnagiri Balamurugan was built in the 14th century and is one of the oldest structures in Vellore. This humble yet colorful...
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Amirthi Zoological Park, Tamil Nadu
87.7 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
Also in the Javadi Hills, near the Amirthi River, is the 25-hectare Amirthi Zoological Park or also known as Amirithi Forest . This forest serves...
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Mekedatu, Karnataka
*95.3 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
Mekedaatu or Mekedatu which means Goat`s Leap in Kannada is a famous picnic spot near Bangalore. There is a mythological significance attached to...
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French Bungalow, Tamil Nadu
98 km from Kavalur Observatory - See map
According to legend, the French Bungalow, or the “French Castle”, was built by a Mysore prince who fell in love and married a beautiful French...
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