Agro Tourism — வேளாண் சுற்றுலா | Arivuthottam
Agro Tourism Arivuthottam
Agro Tourism · வேளாண் சுற்றுலா

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Farm Life

வேளாண் வாழ்க்கையை அனுபவியுங்கள்

From school visits to corporate retreats, family picnics to farmstays — Arivuthottam is Tamil Nadu's model agro-tourism destination in Kalampattu, Vellore. Walk the fields, meet the farmers, taste the harvest.

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Official Recognition
Listed with Tamil Nadu Tourism
Arivuthottam is recognised as a model agro-tourism destination in Tamil Nadu — featured by the state tourism department as an example of sustainable farm-based tourism in Vellore district.
தமிழ்நாடு சுற்றுலாத்துறையில் பட்டியலிடப்பட்ட வேளாண் சுற்றுலா மையம்
2,000+Visitors
AllAges Welcome
YearRound Open
Visit Types

Choose Your Experience

உங்கள் அனுபவத்தை தேர்ந்தெடுங்கள்
School VisitEducational
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School Visits
பள்ளி வருகைகள்
Structured educational farm visits for primary and secondary school students — seeds, soil, composting, crop identification and hands-on harvesting. Aligned with nature study and environmental science curriculum.
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College VisitAcademic
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College & University Visits
கல்லூரி வருகைகள்
Field visits for agricultural college students, botany and environmental science departments — in-depth exposure to integrated farming, vermicompost, natural pest management and soil science from a working model farm.
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Educational TourTour
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Educational Tours
கல்வி சுற்றுலாக்கள்
Multi-hour guided educational tours covering the full farm — vegetable garden, fruit orchard, herbal garden, composting unit, poultry section and medicinal plant trail — with expert commentary at each stop.
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One Day VisitDay Visit
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One Day Farm Visit
ஒரு நாள் பண்ணை வருகை
A full-day immersive farm experience — morning farm walk, hands-on farming activity, farm-to-table lunch with organic produce, nature trail and afternoon harvest session. The perfect day out from Vellore or Chennai.
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Family VisitFamily
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Family Visits
குடும்ப வருகைகள்
A relaxed, child-friendly farm day for the whole family — pick fresh vegetables, feed the chickens, explore the gardens, enjoy organic meals together. Away from screens and into nature, right in Vellore district.
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EventsEvents
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Farm Events
பண்ணை நிகழ்வுகள்
Host birthdays, anniversaries, community gatherings and cultural events amidst the natural beauty of the farm — a unique organic backdrop unlike any conventional venue in Vellore.
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Sample Itinerary

Your One Day at Arivuthottam

அறிவுத்தோட்டத்தில் உங்கள் ஒரு நாள்
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7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Farm Walk & Morning Tour
Guided walk through the full farm — vegetable garden, fruit orchards, herbal trail and composting units with the founder or farm guide.
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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hands-On Farming Activity
Get your hands into the soil — planting, weeding, composting or harvesting based on the season. Learn from practicing organic farmers.
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11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Farm-to-Table Organic Lunch
A traditional Tamil meal prepared with produce harvested from the farm — fresh, chemical-free and cooked with organic ingredients grown on site.
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Nature Trail & Harvest
Explore the medicinal plant garden, flower garden and fruit orchard. Pick fresh produce to take home. Photography welcome throughout.
Farm Gardens

Explore Our Gardens

எங்கள் தோட்டங்களை ஆராயுங்கள்
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Flower Garden
பூந்தோட்டம்
Seasonal blooms and flowering plants — a favourite for photography and peaceful walks
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Vegetable Garden
காய்கறி தோட்டம்
Brinjal, tomato, chillies, greens — grown chemical-free and harvested fresh daily
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Fruit Garden
பழத்தோட்டம்
Mango, coconut, banana, lemon, chikoo — organic fruit orchards year-round
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Herbal Garden
மூலிகை தோட்டம்
Culinary and medicinal herbs — a living pharmacy of traditional Tamil botanical knowledge
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Medicinal Plant Trail
மருத்துவ தாவர பாதை
Guided trail through rare and traditional medicinal plants used in Siddha and Ayurveda
Educational Content

What Students Learn Here

மாணவர்கள் இங்கு கற்றுக்கொள்வது

Arivuthottam is a place where school and college students visit, get inspired and learn about farming — connecting classroom theory to living, breathing farm reality.

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Basics of Plants & Cultivation
The fundamentals of how plants grow, soil science and cultivation — essential for understanding food systems.
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Organic Farming & Biodiversity
The concept of organic farming and its deep linkage with biodiversity — how diverse plant life creates a self-sustaining ecosystem.
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Poison-Free Food & Healthy Habits
The need for chemical-free food and how food habits directly affect health — connecting field to family plate.
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Making Organic Manures
Hands-on learning about vermicompost and Panchagavya — how farm waste replaces expensive chemical fertilisers.
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Roof Garden Concept
How urban families and apartment dwellers can grow their own food on rooftops and balconies.
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Personality Development & Social Responsibility
Beyond farming — personality development sessions to help students lead socially responsible, better lives.
Special Guests

Who Visits Arivuthottam

அறிவுத்தோட்டத்திற்கு வருபவர்கள்
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Foreign Visitors
வெளிநாட்டு பார்வையாளர்கள்
International visitors from Europe, USA, Asia and beyond come to experience authentic Tamil organic farming and traditional rural life.
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Government Officials
அரசு அதிகாரிகள்
District collectors, agriculture department officers and government authorities visit as a model farm for policy reference.
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Professors & Researchers
பேராசிரியர்கள் & ஆராய்ச்சியாளர்கள்
Agricultural scientists and academic researchers visit for field study, data collection and knowledge exchange with the founder.
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Special Guests
சிறப்பு விருந்தினர்கள்
Dignitaries, social leaders, media personalities and government authorities drawn by its reputation as a model of sustainable agriculture.
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Corporate Teams
கார்ப்பரேட் குழுக்கள்
Corporate groups from Chennai, Bengaluru and Vellore for team outings, CSR programmes and nature-based leadership experiences.
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Media & Journalists
ஊடகவியலாளர்கள்
Featured in Times of India, The Better India, ABP Live Tamil and more — journalists document the story of sustainable farming in Tamil Nadu.
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Aspiring Farmers
இளம் விவசாயிகள்
Young people inspired to transition into organic farming visit for mentorship and practical orientation from K. Senthamizh Selvan.
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Health & Wellness Groups
உடல்நலன் குழுக்கள்
Health-conscious individuals and wellness communities visit for therapeutic nature experiences and farm-to-table awareness.
Recognition · சிறப்பு விருது

Tamil Nadu Agro Tourism Award

தமிழ்நாடு வேளாண் சுற்றுலா விருது

Arivuthottam founder K. Senthamizh Selvan was honoured by the Tamil Nadu Agro Tourism Association for outstanding contribution to agro-tourism development and sustainable farm-based tourism in Tamil Nadu.

This recognition places Arivuthottam among the state's most impactful agro-tourism destinations — a testament to years of dedication to organic farming, community education and farm-based tourism in Vellore district.

🏆 State-Level Award 🌾 Agro Tourism Excellence 📍 Vellore District
TN Agro Tourism Award
Tamil Nadu Agro Tourism Association
தமிழ்நாடு வேளாண் சுற்றுலா சங்கம்
📅 Visit the Award-Winning Farm
What's Inside

அறிவுத்தோட்டத்தில் என்னதான் உள்ளது?

🌸Entrance Flower Garden — Rose, Jasmine, Juhi, Marigold, Hibiscus & many more
🥭5+ Mango varieties — lush orchard, peaceful space for gatherings
🥥Tall coconut trees · banana plantation · lemon trees
🍊Sapodilla, Orange, Sweet-lime, Papaya, Nelli, Matulay, Seetha, Saathukudi
🍆Chemical-free vegetables — brinjal, tomato, green chilli, pigeon peas, lima beans
🌿100+ Medicinal herbs — Neem, Tulasi, Toothuvalai, Vallaarai, Mudakkaruthan & more
🌿Tree canopy seating arena for 100+ members — meetings & events
🪱Vermicompost · Panchagavya · Green manure demonstrations
💧Modern drip irrigation installed throughout
🐓Poultry farm — integrated farming component
🍱Food prepared on-site with organic farm produce
Farm Guidelines · பண்ணை விதிகள்

To Protect Our Natural Space

இயற்கையை பாதுகாக்க

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No Smoking
புகை பிடிக்க அனுமதியில்லை
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No Alcohol
மது அருந்த அனுமதியில்லை
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No Plastic
பிளாஸ்டிக் தோட்டத்தில் அனுமதியில்லை
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Traditional Food Available
தேவைப்படுவோருக்கு பாரம்பரிய உணவு சமைத்து தரும் ஏற்பாடு உள்ளது
Farmstay Arivuthottam
Farmstay

Stay on the Farm

பண்ணையில் தங்குங்கள்

Experience Arivuthottam not just as a visitor — but as a resident of the farm. Our farmstay programme allows guests to wake up in the fields, participate in the morning farm routine and spend a full day or more living the organic farm experience near Latteri, Vellore.

Ideal for researchers, documentary teams, families wanting a rural retreat, yoga or wellness groups, and anyone seeking a genuine break from urban life.

🌅Wake up amidst the fields
🍱Farm-fresh organic meals
🌿Morning farm walk & activity
🦋Nature & medicinal plant trail
🐓Farm animal interaction
📸Photography throughout
Poultry & Farm Animals

Meet the Farm Animals

பண்ணை விலங்குகளை சந்தியுங்கள்

Arivuthottam maintains a natural poultry section with country chickens raised in a free-range, chemical-free environment. Visitors — especially children — love interacting with the farm animals.

The poultry section is an important part of the farm's integrated ecosystem — providing natural fertiliser, pest control and demonstrating how animals and plants coexist in sustainable farming.

🐓 Country Chickens 🥚 Free Range Eggs 🌿 Natural Feeds Only 🧒 Child-Friendly
Poultry at Arivuthottam
Corporate & Group Events

Bring Your Team to the Farm

உங்கள் குழுவை பண்ணைக்கு அழைத்து வாருங்கள்

Take your team away from boardrooms and into the fields of Arivuthottam — for corporate outings, CSR green initiatives, team-building activities and leadership programmes rooted in nature.

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Team Farming Activity
Hands-on group farming — planting, composting or harvesting together
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Organic Farm Lunch
Group meals prepared with fresh organic produce from the farm
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CSR Green Initiative
Tree planting, seed saving or composting as part of your CSR programme
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Team Photography
Natural farm backdrops — flower garden, orchards, vegetable beds
Photography

A Photographer's Paradise

புகைப்படக் கலைஞர்களுக்கான சொர்க்கம்

Arivuthottam's lush green gardens, colourful flowers, golden harvest fields and rustic farm settings make it a stunning natural backdrop for photography of all kinds.

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Pre-Wedding & Couple Shoots
Romantic natural settings — flower garden, fruit orchard, open fields and golden hour light. A unique alternative to studio or urban backdrops.
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Baby & Family Photography
Lush greens, colourful blooms and natural light — perfect for baby showers, first birthdays and family portraits.
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Social Media & Content Shoots
Influencers, food bloggers and lifestyle creators find Arivuthottam's organic farm aesthetic ideal for authentic rural content.
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Film & Documentary
Media teams and documentary filmmakers are welcome to capture Arivuthottam's story — from the founder's journey to the daily life of an organic farm.
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Flower Garden
Seasonal flowering plants and blooms provide stunning colourful backdrops for all types of photography throughout the year.
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Harvest Photography
Capture the magic of a working organic farm — mangoes on the tree, coconuts mid-harvest, vegetables fresh from the soil.
Gallery · படங்கள்

Life at Arivuthottam

அறிவுத்தோட்டத்தில் வாழ்க்கை
Plan Your Visit · உங்கள் வருகையை திட்டமிடுங்கள்

Ready to Visit?

வருகைக்கு தயாரா?

Whether you are booking a school trip, a family day out, a corporate outing or a photoshoot — fill in our booking form to check availability and plan your perfect visit to Arivuthottam, Kalambattu, Chenji, Vellore.

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