Yelagiri is a popular hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu located on the Vaniambadi - Thirpattur road, surrounded by orchards, rose-gardens, and green valleys.
Yelagiri hills is known for its salubrious climate throughout the year with an altitude of about 1410.6 meters above sea level.
Tourists throng the place for trekkings. Swamimalai hill in Yelagiri is a well known destination for trekkers. In Yelagiri there are 14 small villages and many temples on the various hills of the region.
The highest point in Yelagiri is the Swamimalai hills standing at about 4338 feet. There is a Murugan Koil in the hills and view from the summit is very beautiful.
How to reach Yelagiri?
Yelagiri hills are well connected by road from Chennai and Bangalore.
Chennai and Bangalore international airports and Thituchirapalli domestic airport are the nearest airports to reach Yelagiri.
Jolarpettai Junction is the nearest railway junction at about 20 kilometers from Yelagiri. You can get buses / taxis from the station to reach Yelagiri. Buses are also available from Thiruppattur, Salem and Hosur.
By Road
From Chennai you can travel via Sriperumbudur, Vellore, Ambur, Vaniambadi on the Chennai Bangalore highway.
From Bangalore you can travel via NH 7, by the hosur road towards Krishnagiri.
While you drive by road there are 14 hairpin bends on the ghat section to Yelagiri.
Contact for more details
Forest Range Office - 04179 220185
Accommodation facilities in and around Yelagiri
Hotel Landmark
Boat House Road, Athanavur,
Opp: Murugan Temple,
Yelagiri Hills,
Tamil Nadu 635853
For Bookings:
Mobile : 9884608071 / 9444990325
Email: hlmyelagiri@gmail.com
Website: www.landmarkyelagiri.com
Yelagiri Hills Country Club
For Bookings, call - 04179-245290/ 04179-245457
Chariot Valley - 08939844511 / 04179245301
Kumararaja Palace - 04179 245325
Emerald Dove - 04179 245264
Madhura Resort - 09840544894
PWD IB - 04179 245222
YMCA Dormitories - 245226
Hotel O Nila- 04179 245371
Taj Gardens - 04179-245231/245445 /08423-245231
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