What to expect
Yelagiri Hills
Tirupathur's signature hill station on a ~1,110 m Eastern Ghats plateau, reached by a road of 14 hairpin bends and known for its cool climate, orchards, rose gardens, boating and paragliding.
Practical guide
Plan Yelagiri Hills
Typehill station
Nearest baseYelagiri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseYelagiri
DistrictTirupathur
Place typehill station
Time neededAbout an hour.
Tirupathur's signature hill station on a ~1,110 m Eastern Ghats plateau, reached by a road of 14 hairpin bends and known for its cool climate, orchards, rose gardens, boating and paragliding.
Yelagiri Hills is planned from Yelagiri, one of the travel bases in Tirupathur district. Use Yelagiri for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Yelagiri Hills — at a glance
TimingsOpen 24 hours
Best timeOctober to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Yelagiri Hills
Nearest railway Jolarpettai Jn (~25 km, base of the hills); nearest airport Bengaluru International (BLR), ~120 km; Salem ~90 km
Drive up the 14-hairpin ghat road from Ponneri near Jolarpettai; buses run from Tirupathur and Jolarpettai
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Yelagiri or nearby in Tirupathur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Yelagiri Hills — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Yelagiri Hills?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Yelagiri Hills?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open 24 hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Yelagiri Hills?
Base yourself in Yelagiri or nearby in Tirupathur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Yelagiri Hills?
About an hour.
What else is near Yelagiri Hills?
Nearby you can pair Punganur Lake (280 m), Government Herbal Farm, Yelagiri (1.2 km), Velavan Temple, Yelagiri (1.2 km), Yelagiri Nature Park (1.7 km).
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Image credits
- Yelagiri Hills:Ashwin Kumar, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0