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.

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.

Yelagiri is a good place to relax since there’s not much to do or see around. For the trekking enthusiasts, its a good spot too. There are a couple to famous routes which are trodden by the trekkers, like the Swami malai hills etc.

Top 12 Places To Visit In Yelagiri

• Jalagamparai Waterfalls – For Magical Experience.
• Punganoor Lake – For Nature Escape.
• Telescope Observatory – For Witnessing Celestial Bodies.
• Swamimalai Hills – For Thrill Seekers.
• Jalagandeeswarar Temple – For Devotees Of Lord Shiva.
• Nature Park – For Nature Lovers.

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.

Yelagiri is well-known as the best honey producer in Tamil Nadu and you may buy home-made honey or natural honey made by wild bees in natural environment. You will get good quality honey at YMCA or the other option will be to visit the weekly market on Fridays, at Athanavoor to purchase natural mountain honey.

The weather at Yelagiri is moderate throughout the year but the best time to visit here is from November to February.

Yelagiri Hills offers many other exciting places nearby as well. So, we recommend planning a 2-day trip at least. Or, you can also explore the place over a few weekends and enjoy the beauty of different attractions at different times.

Kodaikanal Hills is now open for tourists, but one will need a valid e-pass from the respective district administration to visit there. The hill station usually attracts tons of visitors every year from around the country, but had to remain closed for 5.5 months in the wake of Coronavirus lockdown.

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.

A significant difference is the that of the terrain and environment. Where as Yelagiri and Yercaud seems to be more greener, Horsely Hills has lesser vegetation and more of good rocks and boulders *. A 10km road from the level ground takes a visitor the summit of the hills.

Counted among the top tourist spots in Yelagiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, Jalagamparai Waterfall is a popular natural attraction, frequented by locals and tourists alike. The river stream of Attaaru, flowing through the valleys of Yelagiri Hills, creates this magnificent cascade at an approximate distance of 37 km from Yelagiri Town.

It is situated in the district of Vellore close to city Krishnagiri. Yelagiri has plenty of spectacular green valleys, rose-gardens, and orchards. It is encompassed by the Palamathi hills, the Swamimalai hills, and the Javadi hills. It lies at a height of 920 meters over the sea level.

All places of worship in Yelagiri have been allowed to open. They can be open till 8 p.m. everyday. Devotees must follow strict social distancing measures before entering the temples.

The Bangalore Airport is the nearest functional airport receiving flights form Mumbai, Delhi, and 10+ other destinations. Buses, taxies, autorickshaws are running normally. The Tamil Nadu state government is ensuring the safety of travellers and residents of Yelagiri with major precautionary measures.