By Air
Bangalore Airport (145 km) and Chennai Airport (233 km) are close to Yelagiri. Both these airports handle domestic and international flights. Cabs to Yelagiri are easily available from both these airports. With a bit of haggling, you can get the best bargain to arrive at Yelagiri.

By Train
There is no railway station in Yelagiri
The closest rail head to Yelagiri is Jolarpettai Junction. It is about 21 km away from Yelagiri. Trains coming from Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore stop here. Cabs are easily available from Jolarpettai to Yelagiri. The fare would come up to Rs 500 approximately.

By Road
You can both take a bus or drive down to Yelagiri. Yelagiri is well connected by Road from Ponneri. Regular bus services are available from cities like Tiruoathur, Bangalore, Chennai, Krishnagiri and Vanayambadi. You can also drive down from Bangalore, Chennai and Coimbatore. From Bangalore, you have to take the NH 7 towards Krishnagiri, from Chennai you will have to take the NH 4 and head towards Vellore and from Coimbatore you can take the NH 47 to Salem and then arrive at Krishnagiri.

Best Season / Best time to visit Yelagiri
Yelagiri has a moderate climate all through the year. During summers (March to June) temperature varies from 18°C to 34°C. Winters (November to February) are cool and temperature ranges from 11°C to 25°C. Monsoons (July to September) receives an average rainfall. 
Pongal (January) and Deepavali during October are two important festivals celebrated with much gaiety and enthusiasm. Summer festival for three days in the month of May is very attractive and during this period tourists flock to this place. 
Best season to visit Yelagiri is from November to February.

Tourist Attraction In Yelagiri

Jalagamparai Falls, Yelagiri    

Jalagamparai waterfalls stay to be in the valley region downhill and are at little distance away from the Yeligiri. It's a beautiful place to be there and the experience is worth remembering. Waterfall's view is best in the days of November to February as they are fully loaded with water but the waterfall is little dry in the times of summers. These days the flow of water in the waterfall is considerably reduced as compared to recent past years, but still its scenic beauty has always been appreciated and liked by most of the tourists visiting the place and they have a great time there.

Punganoor Lake, Yelagiri    
It is a man made lake which is created artificially so as to enhance the beauty of the place and attract the tourists so as to have better place for the people to visit and keep the life going as several people here rely on it for livelihood as it has been a tourist junction for years together. The periphery of the lake is around 57 sq meters and is a best place for boating and rowing. There is a beautiful flori culture garden in the neighbourhood where people can rest a while enjoying the beauty of the lake on one side. There is an open space for birds where different species of birds come to have their feed. In all, it is a wonderful place for all those who have loved nature to the core of their heart.

Swamimalai Hills, Yelagiri    
Swami malai hills are the hills in the form of cake with a strong base at the bottom and high peak of the hills just tend to touch the sky. The highest of its peak is about 4338 meters from the ground level and people love climbing the great heights at a stretch. There are several other peaks in the neighbourhood like Javadi hills, Pallamathi hills and the like which are easier to climb and thereby enjoy the beauty of the nature from a distance. Climbing does consume time, so if one starts climbing the mountain early in the morning then one can enjoy the beauty of the mountain all day long with all the different climatic conditions troughout the day.

Jalagandeeswarar Temple, Yelagiri    
Jalagandeeswarar Temple stays in the womb of Vellore Fort, which by itself is a fine place to visit. It has the mythological back ground of history underneath and a great working story cultivating the trust of people even today. The place has great sculptures encarved from stone and which depict the live spirit of the god within. It is a great piece of craftsmanship and has several sculptures which are indeed a masterpiece. 

Velavan Temple, Yelagiri            
Velavan temple was constructed in the memory of Lord Murugan and is located on the tip of the mountains of yelagiri. It is a best view point to have a look at the wonderful large plains lying beneath from the top of the mountain. The temple bells ringing on the top of the mountain helps keep life going and maintains the essence of culture live upright even these days.

Unravel the best kept secrets of Tamil Nadu –Yelagiri. With limited range of things to do, Yelagiri is an easygoing hill station offering respite from the maddening crowd of a big city life. 

The hill station town has some striking sightseeing opportunities and if you want some adventure then you can go trekking. The Punganoor Lake which is a manmade lake is the main attraction. You can enjoy boating here and children can play in the Mughal Garden near the lake.

Climb a hillock and visit the popular Velvan Temple that was constructed in the memory of Lord Murugan. The view from the top is awe-inspiring. Other sightseeing destinations that you can visit are Javadi Hills, and Pallamathi Hills which are easier to climb and Swami Malai Hills – which is an excellent place for trekking and picnic. 

Trekking, boating, and a guided tour of Government Silk Farm are some of the activities that you can indulge in Yelagiri. 

Jalagamparai Waterfalls is a nearby place and it takes an hour of trekking to reach the place. Jalagamparai Waterfalls are created by the Attaru River and makes for an outstanding picnic spot.

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Day 1: Bangalore - Yelagiri
Meals: CP

Pick Up From Bangalore At Your Convenient Place And Proceed To Yelagiri. Upon Arrival Check In At Hotel. After Noon Proceed For Sightseeing. Evening Return To Hotel.
Day 2: Yelagiri
Meals: CP

After Breakfast Proceed For Sightseeing In Yelagiri, Visit Waterfalls, Swamimalai. Evening Return To Hotel.
Day 3: Yelagiri - Bangalore
Morning Check Out From The Hotel And Proceed To Bangalore En-Route Visit Hognekal Falls Evening Drop At Your Place.