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Yelagiri Hills

Yelagiri Hills is also known as Elagiri. Whole Yelagiri was previously under Zamindar family. It was takeover by Indian Government during 1950s. 

Yelagiri is small Hill station located between Vaniyambai and Jolarpettai. Nearest located City near Yelgiri Hills is Vellore ( 93 Kms ). Bus and Car facility is available from Vellore.

Height : 1110m

Area : 30 Square km 

Spots :  Punganoor Lake, Nature Park, Temples, Swamimalai Hills

Hairpin Bends : 14

Location : Vellore District  

If you are travelling from Vellore, You should travel through Ambur, Ponneri Junction. From Ponneri, 22 Kms to reach Yelagiri Hills with almost 14 Hairpin Bends. It remains pleasant and moderate climate round the year. But Best time would be from November to February. Plenty of hotels available in Yelagiri with decent prices.

Yelagiri is well-known place for Trekkers. You will find 11 Paragliding spots in India, One among them is Yelagiri. If you want to experience it, try to book prior.

Hairpin Bends :  You will find 14 Hairpin Bends from Ponneri to Yelagiri. Best part about Hairpin bends was named after Tamil poets. ( Bharathiyar, Kambar, Thiruvalluvar etc.)

Roads are very narrow so don’t park your vehicles to enjoy the view. You will have some broad Hairpin bends where you can park.  

Nearest Railway Station : 23 Kms from Yelagiri, 2 Kms from Ponneri  

Nature Park :

It is well maintained, Simple place to relax with more greenery. It has Artificial Waterfalls, Aquarium and Musical Fountain. Ticket entry price will be reasonable.

Punganoor Lake :

It is one of the most familiar sights in Yelagiri. It has Boat Club where we can take boats with pedaling and rowing. It is also well maintained lake with pretty clean water.

Swami Malai Hills: If you love trekking, then this place is for you. Early morning will be the best time to visit  Swami Malai Hills. You can view the whole valley by reaching Swamimalai peak. Roughly it will take one hour to reach swamimalai with breaks. 

There are some more beautiful Hill stations in Tamilnadu such as  Ooty, Kolli Hills, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, and so on

Happy Touring Folks