Yela Giri-Hill Stations

Yelagiri
About:Yelagiri hill is one of the popular hill stations of Tamil Nadu. Situated amidst four mountains well known for its salubrious climate prevail throughout the year. Tribal people live in villages in these hills.If you travel the winding Ghat road that has 14 hairpin bends you can reach the Yelagiri hilltop. The hairpin bends offer panoramic, breath taking views of the hills and its surroundings.The seventh bend is significant, since it offer the view of the slopes of the mountain and the green forests that carpet the hill.Yelagiri comprises 14 small villages. The tribal people who live here are engaged in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. Their customs, habits, and the structure if their houses are very unique and attract tourists
 
Location info:
Address:Yelagiri, Vellore District Tamil Nadu,,India
District:Vellore District
Nearest City:Tirupattur
Best time to visit:November to February
Climate/Weather:
Winter Max 21ºC, Min 5ºC
Summer Max 25ºC, Min 10ºC
History:
Yelagiri is a wonderful hilly terrain which is the home of a number of tribal families. Meandering roads, green valleys and the chill in the air tells the tourists that they have arrived to Yelagiri.
Interesting places to Visit:
Punganoor Artificial Lake-cum-Park: This picturesque lake is one of the most popular destinations in Yelagiri. One can take a short walk along the lake side and also enjoy a boat ride. The park located near the lake is an ideal place for taking your kids. However, picnicking is not allowed within the premises of the park.
Jalagamparai Waterfalls: The murmuring Attaru Rives flows through the Yelagiri Hills, and plummets down to form a highly captivating waterfall. It’s an hour, 5 km, walk from Yelagiri downhill.Murugan Koil: Murugan temple is a sacred destination for the followers of Hindu religion. The temple is located adjacent to the Jalagamparai Waterfalls. The temple is in the shape of a Lingam.Swami Malai Hills:These hills gives a feel of a huge cake laying in front of you, as it has a very strong base at the bottom and a high peak on that. This high peak just tends to touch the sky. Highest peak from the swami malai hills is about 4338 meters above from the ground.
 
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Jolarpet Railway Station
Nearest Airport:Bangalore Airport
Road Transport:Jolarpet is well connected by Thirupathur ,Chennai and Bangalore
Nearest Visiting places:Thiruvannamalai:t is one of the important pilgrimage center of Tamil Nadu.Though Hindus seek god in the form of idol, it is also their strong belief that god can be worship in the form of light or Flame. The Karthigai Deepam festival when the big flame is lit atop the Thiruvannamalai hills draw a huge crowd and devotees. The Sculptures in the pillars and the idol lingam are very huge and enticing that tey make one wonder at the renowned. A large number of foreign as well as domestic tourists and aspirant for spiritual solace and solitude congregate here. Thiruvannamalai has become an international center of study in spiritualism.The temple town of Tiruvannamalai, 85kms south of Vellore, is an important Shaivite town.Of the 100 or more temples, the most outstanding is the Siva – Parvathi Temple of Arunachaleswar, which is said to be the largest in India. The main gopuram is 66m and 13 storeys high, and there is a 1000-pillared hall.
Nearest Petrol Pump:
Petrol Pump :Yelagiri, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 635853
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:Athanavur Yelagiri Hills, Yelagiri Hills, Tamil Nadu Get Directions 04179 245236
 
Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:Yelagiri,Vellore ,Tamil Nadu
Nearest Hospital:Yelagiri, Vellore ,Tamil Nadu

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