YELAGIRI HILL STATION
AT
VELLORE
Yelagiri
Hill station in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu is at an 1410 meters
altitude, and one of the most popular hill stations. Situated amidst four
mountains well known for its salubrious climate prevailing throughout the year.
The hill station is a cluster of 14 hamlets or
villages spread across 29 square kilometres, 3,460 feet above sea level. The
drive to the picturesque idyll winds through 14 hairpin bends that open up to
spectacular mountain landscapes; after every twist and turn, the city seems to
fade away a little more.
Travel by the winding Ghat road that has 14 hairpin bends, you can reach the Yelagiri hilltop. The ride offers panoramic breath taking views of the hills and its surroundings.
Travel by the winding Ghat road that has 14 hairpin bends, you can reach the Yelagiri hilltop. The ride offers panoramic breath taking views of the hills and its surroundings.
The seventh bend is significant, since it offer the view
of the slopes of the mountain and the green forests. The highest point in
Yelgiri is the Swamimalai Hill, standing tall at 4,338 ft and a popular
destination for trekkers.
Tribal
people live in villages of these hills. Human settlement started around 200
years ago.The first thing that hits you on arrival in
Yelagiri is the lack of noise.
The beautiful rustic surroundings are
extraordinarily quiet and when someone rings a temple bell somewhere on the
hill, you can hear it as clearly as if you were right there. The smells of
mango and jackfruit plantations are diluted by the subtle fragrances of fresh
foliage. You suddenly realize how close you are to nature.
Paragliding is another sport that's drawing
visitors. The hill station was recently chosen the second best natural spot in
India for the sport, next only to Panchgani in Maharashtra.
Yelagiri is famous for
the best honey in Tamil Nadu.You can get home-made honey produced by raising
honey bees as well as natural honey made by wild bees on rocks and trees.
By Air
Closest airport is
Bangalore, 180 km away.
By Train
Closest railhead is
Jolarpettai, 20 km away.
By Bus
Yelagiri is well
connected by road to all major cities. Bangalore is 180 km away and Chennai is
240 km away.
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