Things to do in Yelagiri

Serenity Unveiled Amidst Scenic Hills

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    Things to do in Yelagiri

    Do Trekking

    Adventure lovers are always searching for the best trekking and hiking areas to spend their time. So, Swamimalai Hill, Jalagamparai Waterfalls and Mangalam Village offer some of the best trekking and hiking options in Yelagiri. Enjoy the stunning views of the hills, valleys and green covers. The trails lead through dense forests with rich flora and fauna spotting wildlife on the way. Whether you are a seasoned trekker or a fresher, this trekking is for everyone.

    Timings: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

    Ticket price: 7 days a week

    Open days: INR 350 onwards

    Boating In Punganoor Lake

    Surrounding with lush greenery, and Yelagiri hills, Punganoor Lake is known for its scenic beauty. In the middle of the Lake, boating facilities are available around the fountain. It is a great place to unwind your day with family, friends, couples and solo travellers. One of the best things to do in Punganoor Lake is also bird watching.

    Timings: 8 AM–7 PM

    Open days: 7 days a week

    Ticket price: INR 75/person (rowing boat) and INR 50/person (pedal boat, four-seater)

    Enjoy Paragliding

    Start from the Ramakrishna Mutt and enjoy the unparalleled experience of Paragliding In Yelagiri. At this spot, an annual paragliding event is held which attracts the participants worldwide. One of the unique experiences and top things to do in Yelagiri with breathtaking views of the hills. The adventure journey will start early in the morning, where a glider needs to glide for 20-30 Minutes for a memorable adventure.

    Timings: Early Mornings

    Open days: 7 days a week

    Ticket price: INR 1000/person

    Some Other Adventurous Activities

    Apart from Paragliding, there are some other adventurous activities such as ziplining, Bungee jumping, riding, Rapelling, giant swings, etc. The hill station’s adventure and nature parks also provide provisions for adventure camps and advanced cricket stimulation. Head here for some adrenaline rush, frivolous risk-taking, and a great time!

    Timings: 10 AM–6 PM

    Open days: 7 days a week

    TicketPrices: Depend on packages (INR 699/person for 5 activities, INR 949/person for 7 activities, and INR 1699/person for 10 activities).

    Shopping In Yelagiri

    This hill station offers the famous food, which is locally produced jackfruit that is a must try. However, there are many markets and places where you can buy attractive souvenirs and artefacts from the local craftsman. Athanavur Market, Punganur Lake Market, Yelagiri Hilltop Market etc, are some of the top marks to explore on your visit. This is the best things to do in Yelagiri and spend some time.

    Timings: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Open days: open all the days except Friday

    Prices: INR 500 onwards

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    Anirudh's 3 days trip to Yelagiri

    The overall experience was good. From hotel to cab everything was great. The trip went smoothly. Appreciate the arrangements. Only downside was i had to go back and forth with the agency foe hotel vouchers. Rest all was great

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    Hplecturer's 4 days trip to Yelagiri

    Cab driver and overall service was good, Darshan hotel is not worth for money Banerghatta safari park;Pukara lake and water fall great

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    Sagar's 5 days trip to Yelagiri

    Rooms of woodstock resort was poor Exhatic room of delight was poor Deluxe room was good

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    Priyami's 4 days trip to Yelagiri

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    I overall had a great experience! The only thing I’d suggest is the hotel in Rameshwaram that was booked wasn’t good - it was very untidy and not upto the standard. But apart from that - everything was pretty smooth.

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    Chinmay's 5 days trip to Yelagiri

    Good services, trip went perfect as per expectations. Hotels, cab are very good

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    Experience was good. All things went smooth. The last though was very bad. Neither the room nor the food there was good. For getting rooms everywhere we have to wait for 30 mins despite reaching after checkin time because they don't have confirmation of booking. So that's can be improved. Cab person was nice. He drove safe and drop us on time.

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    Ankit's 4 days trip to Yelagiri

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    FAQ's of Yelagiri

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    One of the ideal or best times to visit Yelagiri is between November and March, when the weather is delightfully pleasant. Although this is the peak season, you will experience the best of this hill station.

    As there are many tourist attractions and things to do in Yelagiri, but some are the top ones, such as Nature Park, Jalagamparai Waterfalls and Swamimalai Hills. At these places, one can have an amazing time and come back with full of memories.

    Yelagiri Hills in Tamil Nadu is famous for its mountain views, natural beauty, pilgrimage sites, and adventurous activities.

    Yelagiri houses many amazing destinations and offers mind-blown adventurous activities like trekking. One can visit Yelagiri in one day, but it requires a minimum of two days to explore the place wholly.

    Yelagiri is connected with many areas nearby, especially from Chennai. You can reach by train, road or air. The nearest railway station is Jolarpetti, where many trains come from various parts of India. Also, the closest airport is Chennai International, from where you can take a cab/taxi to reach. Aditionally, many local transport are available to get to Yelagiri.

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