Why is Yelagiri famous?

Being a hill station, Yelagiri is also famous for rock climbing. You can come here for rock climbing throughout the year. Zorbing and Zipline are some other adventure activities you can indulge in.

What is special in Yelagiri?

Punganoor Lake Park, Nature Park, Jalagamparai Waterfalls, Telescope Observatory, Jalagandeeswarar Temple, Swamimalai Hills, Velavan Temple, Government Herbal Farm, Soothe your senses with the spectacular Yelagiri tourist spots, which offer the visitors an unparalleled scenic beauty along with unending fun and frolic.

What can I buy in Yelagiri?

Yelagiri Shopping A weekly market at Athanavoor is held on every Friday where you can buy pure mountain honey and agricultural products at reasonable rates. Jackfruit can be availed in plenty during the summer season held in Yelagiri in the summer month.

Is Yelagiri Hills open today?

Tourists will be allowed to visit Yelagiri Hills from today. The popular destination remained out of bounds for tourists for more than a year. The Tirupattur district administration has restored basic facilities, including water supply, restrooms and roads on the hillock.

Is Yelagiri open?

From 14/01/2022 to 18/01/2022 the public is not allowed to go to places of worship. Only 75% of people are allowed to travel on public transport during the Pongal holidays.

Is Yelagiri open on Sunday?

On Sunday (09/01/2022, 16/01/2022) complete lockdown in Tamil Nadu. Restaurants, hotels and messes will be allowed up to 50 per cent from 7am to 10pm. On sunday parcel food (Take away service) alone shall be permitted in all Restaurants, Hotels, Bakeries, and Mess from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Is Vellore a village?

Vellore is a Town and Taluk in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu state in India. Total number of villages in this Taluk is 115.

Can we go to Yelagiri now?

Entry is open from all domestic states. Mandatory to download Aarogya Setu application before travel. All inter-state and intra-state tourists and travellers must obtain an e-pass from the district collector before entering Yelagiri. COVID-19 test is required for passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Gujarat & Delhi.

Which is best Yelagiri or yercaud?

Yercaud is at an altitude of 1,500 meters on the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats. Yelagiri is a close challenger to Yercaud because of its proximity to Chennai and Bengaluru. While both the hill stations have ideal weather during the off-season (monsoon and winter), Yercaud has a more pleasant summer than Yelagiri.