Yelagiri is a peaceful and unexplored hill station in Tamil Nadu. Located
midway between Chennai and Bangalore it is also known as the 'Poor Man's
Ooty'. Populated by tribals, the Yelagiri hills are still relatively isolated.
Previously, the scenic Yelagiri didn't have much to draw tourists except
the boating experience in the stream and lake at the foothills. But nowadays,
Yelagiri has many attractions for tourists and the latest addition is
paragliding.
Situated at a height of 920m above sea level, Yelagiri
is a cluster of small villages, spread over four hills. Located in the
Jawadh Hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats in Vellore District, Yelagiri
is surrounded by orchards, rose-gardens and green valleys.
Besides having all the features of a pleasant hill resort,
well-connected roads, easy access of transportation etc also makes Yelagri
a good tourist destination. Yelagiri is near both to Chennai and Bangalore.
The 14 hairpin bends up to the top gives superb views.
The hill also attracts thousands of people during the
annual Summer Festival.
Yelagiri Hills has developed as an ideal destination
for adventure sports lovers, especially paragliders and trekkers. Some
of the trekking places are from Mangalam to Swamimalai (it is a 2-3 hr
trek) and from near Athvanur bus stand to the sunset point in the evenings.
The Yelagiri Adventure Sports Association (YASA) promotes paragliding,
rock climbing, trekking, cycling at Yelagiri hill station. Contact :
Yelagiri Adventure Sports Association
Tamilnadu Tourism Information Centre, Kottayur Road (Athanavur Main Road),
Yelagiri Hills - 635 853, Vellore, Taminadu.
Phone : 9840593194, 9442357711, 9444449591, 9444033307.
E-mail: Contact
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Places to see in Yelagiri
Punganoor Lake
It is an artificial lake and a popular landmark of the Yelagiri Hills.
One can enjoy a serene ride on the lake by motor boat or pedal at this
lake. There is a Mughal garden with slides and a miniature zoo for kid's
entertainment and it has parking fees, camera fees and entry fees. There
is another park called Nature Park near to this lake.
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