- Best time
- Sep–Mar
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,200–6,500
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,200
- Nearest railhead
- 20 km away
- Nearest airport
- 160 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Yelagiri
A small, calm hill station between Bengaluru and Chennai — Punganoor lake, paragliding and treks up Swamimalai hill, orchards and Jalagamparai falls, with none of the crowds of Ooty or Kodai.
Things to do in Yelagiri
Punganoor Lake
Boating and a park in the village centre.
Swamimalai Hill Trek
The highest point, a 4 km trek through forest.
Jalagamparai Falls
Falls reached by a forest walk, strong after rains.
Yelagiri Paragliding
Tandem flights in season (usually Aug–Feb).
Nature Park & Fun Park
Gardens, musical fountain and a fun park.
Where to stay in Yelagiri
Around Punganoor Lake
Resorts and cottages in the centre.
Hilltop resorts
Quieter stays with views.
What to eat
Resort meals
Tamil meals and grilled corn by the lake.
Good to know
- Jolarpettai junction is 20 km away with good trains from Chennai and Bengaluru.
- Weekends fill up with Bengaluru traffic.
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