Question 1

Which are the best places to visit on a Yelagiri tour?

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Yelagiri is known as one of the most exotic hill stations in South India. It provides some of the best sightseeing places and have been attracting both weekend and vacationing tourists to its groves. Being surrounded by hills and meadows all around, it is a place that can stir your heart and can leave you awestruck. Sightseeing places in Yelagiri is like walking into something beautiful and never coming back.1. Jalagamparai Falls: This waterfall is located near Yelagiri Centre. This is a perfect spot for family outing. Jalagamparai falls was created naturally. The roads up to the waterfall has been lately paved well by the district administration recently for tourists. The drive through the green forests on both sides of the road make your journey a memorable one. There are two temples located nearby that local residents attach a lot of beliefs. To enjoy a family bathing at the site, try to visit the falls at any time after July. 2. Nature Park: The nature park is a part of Yelagiri hills which can be visited to enjoy the natural aesthetics of the region. The atmosphere is neat and calm and you can enjoy a stroll in the evening with your near and dear ones. The musical fountain amphitheatre present here offers a brilliant evening in the Yelagiri hills.3. Punganur Lake: This is one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in South India which is known as the place to be for morning walk, photography, boating and other such fun activities. The lakes opens at 8 am and closes at 7 pm, the entry here is priced at Rs 3 per person, while parking is free. In the foothills of the eastern ghat, this lake offers a refreshing experience for all the tourists.4. Swamimalai Hills: A climb to the Swamimalai Hills is a must if you are visiting Yelagiri. The breathtaking view of the surroundings, flocks of various birds, misty clouds, rich green cover across the mountains are some of the major reasons for trekking to the hills here. The best time to visit the hills is in the morning. The journey takes around 3 to 5 hours.5. Government Silk Farm: This silk farm is located in Mangalam village and remains open for six days a week from 6 am to 6 pm. The entry is paid and it is Rs 25 per head. You can witness the mulberry plantation, an inseparable part of sericulture, at this farm. Visitors can watch the entire process of silk farming from a very close range here and get accustomed to the people involved in the production.6. Velavan Temple: This temple is just 400 metres from Punganur Lake, perched on the highest peak of Yelagiri hills. The temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, was built in 1964. It offers a panoramic view of the green valley of Yelagiri. As you enter the temple premise, you will see a giant structure of Gadothgajan, a mythological character. There is a separate temple of Lord Ganesha here too.Also Checkout: Pondicherry and Yelagiri Tour Package from Bangalore

Question 2

What are the most fun adventure activities to do in Yelagiri?

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The town of Yelagiri provides a number of adventure activities that can be done by the travellers and also by the adventure seekers that will entertain them to the extreme level. There is pretty much something for every kind of adventure lover. From camping under the stars to challenging rock climbing and treks, the levels of challenge varies accordingly to what you seek. Here we have some of the extreme thrilling adventures that one can enjoy in Yelagiri.1. Boat Ride in Punganoor Lake Park: Punganoor Lake is an artificial lake situated in the heart of Yelagiri. It is just one hour by bus or auto from Athavanur. Boating is a popular activity on this lake, both for locals and tourists. You have to pay Rs 75 per person for boat rides. The facility remains open from 7 am to 7 pm daily.2. Trekking in Yelagiri Hills: The hill station is also one of the popular trekking hubs in India. The basic treks generally start from Mangalam village. It takes around four hours to complete the journey. The view of the rich green forests and valleys from the hill top is breathtaking. There are many reserve forests around the hills that you can also visit once in Yelagiri.3. Enjoy Wall Climbing: Among the myriad adventure sports activities in Yelagiri comes the wall climbing that cost around Rs 500 per person and availed as a part of many private or group tour packages. It is a great value for money activity.4. Experience Human Slingshot: One of the fun activities to be indulged in Yelagiri is human slingshot where you are thrown into the sky while being fixed to a huge slingshot and then brought back to the ground again. The slingshot sport here costs around Rs 450 per person and the activity is insured with proper safety gears.5. Enjoy Paintball: Playing paintball is probably one of the best ways to enjoy your Yelagiri trip with your family and friends. The paintball game arena has been properly designed here with lots of challenges and great equipment like guns, pellets, safety gears among other things. It costs around Rs 250 per person. 6. Camping in Yelagiri: Yelagiri is considered as the campers’ paradise. Different types of camping facilities are available here as per the tourists’ budget and other convenient factors. The camping price starts at Rs 3500. Besides mountain trails, star gazing, campfires, musical nights, game nights, debates, real-life adventure stories discussion and other such things are enjoyed through camping. Great food is another draw for camping here.Plan your trip with us. Checkout: Chennai to Yelagiri Tour Package

Question 3

What is the best time to visit Yelagiri?

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Visiting Yelagiri can be fun anytime. The hill station offers pleasant and cold temperatures throughout the year. Summer: During May and June, this place offers its tourists a respite from the heat and humidity. You can also enjoy the popular Summer Festival here during this time. In summer it goes up to around 37 degrees Celsius. The summer nights, especially in May and June, are balmy and comfortable, unlike many south Indian cities.Winter: From October end to February, Yelagiri becomes a tourists’ haven for its excellent weather conditions. The winters, from November end till January, are not biting cold either. The lowest temperature in winter reaches 15 degree Celsius. A trip to Yelagiri can be scheduled anytime as the hill station temperature hovers around 22 degrees Celsius round the year.Monsoon: The valley receives quite a number of showers in monsoon that starts from mid July. 50mm-60mm daily average rain lashes the hill station, making its green covers look rich and lushy. The average temperature during the monsoon is around 28degrees Celsius.Also checkout: Yelagiri Honeymoon Packages

Question 4

Which are the most adventurous trekking routes in Yelagiri?

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Yelagiri is the heaven of some most wonderful trekking sites in India. The hill station of the south is scattered with many adventurous and exciting trekking activities and tours that will give you Goosebumps while exploring them with your team or even alone. In fact, Yelagiri is a top hit among trekkers from nearby cities like Bangalore and Chennai. Trekking activities are conducted every weekend and you can easily be a part of one, whether you are travelling alone or with a group of friends. There are many sites and places where a fun and thrill seeker can go trekking into the wild and explore the beauty of nature.

Swamimalai Hill
       Javadi  Hill
       Palamathi Hill
       Jalagamparai Waterfalls
       Perumadu Waterfalls

Question 5

How can I reach Yelagiri?

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By Train: All major cities have connecting trains to Yelagiri and the nearest station is Jolarpettai, 21km from Yelagiri Hills. From the station, you can book a cab or private vehicle to reach central Yelagiri.By Flight: If you come to Yelagiri by flight, Bangalore is the nearest airport. You can also land at Chennai airport. It is just 160 km from the Bangalore airport which can be covered via taxis or buses.By Bus: Buses are available from Jolarpettai, Hosur, Salem and Tirupattur as well. Major cities like Chennai, Vellore, Coimbatore, Krishnagiri among others are connected to this hill station. All Yelagiri tour packages contain necessary information about the transport to the hill station.By Cab: Private cabs and luxury vehicles are available from all the major cities noted here. You can consult with the respective hotel travel desk as well to hire cabs.Plan your trip to Yelagiri with Thrillophilia: Yelagiri Tour Package From Bangalore

Question 6

What is special about Yelagiri?

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Yelagiri is famous for its natural beauty, sericulture, heritage, temples and adventure tourism. The Tamil Nadu government has launched several initiatives like paragliding, trekking, hiking, mountain climbing and other such activities to promote adventure tourism. With the weather remaining pleasant across the year, this is a perfect place where you can enjoy a lazy vacation. Authentic delicacies can be relished at the comfortable homestays in Yelagiri. You can also purchase local items such as coffee, spices, silk fabric, and handmade chocolates among other things here.

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