Yelagiri Hills is situated near Vellore (Katpadi) in Tamilnadu, India. These Hills are beautiful hills at an altitude of around 1400 meters above sea level. Yelagiri is also spelt as Elagiri.

There are many rose gardens, orchards, and green valleys in and around the hills here. A landlord owned the whole of Yelagiri. The Indian Government took over these properties in the 1950s.

Thrill Valley is the ultimate adventure sports destination, offering 40-plus adventure sports. Peter’s Park Hotel also offers adventure sports at the premises near the hotel.

Tourists can not think of a trip without trekking the hills here. Swami Mala (Swami means saint and mala means hill in the Tamil language), three kilometers away, offers a breathtaking view of the valleys down. You need to trek to this Swami mala or Swami hill.

Nowadays, Elagiri is being promoted for paragliding, rock climbing, and other adventure sports.

Every year, there is a summer festival conducted at the end of May end. The summer festival attracts a lot of tourists. Flower Show, Dog Show, and other Cultural Programs mark the Yelagiri Summer Festival.

Jalagamparai Waterfalls at a distance of 14 kilometers from Tirupattur town. It is a beautiful fall close to Elagiri Hills.

Another nearby hill station is Yercaud. It lies at around 150 kilometers from Yelagiri.

How Do I Go to Elagiri Hills?

Yelagiri Hills in between Vaniyambadi and Jolarpettai towns (i.e., after Vellore and Ambur, if you are coming from Chennai, on the NH 46). It is located off Vaniyambadi – Tirupattur state highway. You must take the serpentine ghat road from Ponneri Junction, with 14 hairpin bends. This ghat road offers a breathtaking view of the valley.

Bangalore is the nearest airport at 190 kilometers away from Elagiri. Chennai airport is 220 kilometers away. Jolarpettai Junction in between Salem and Kadpadi stations (railway station name for Vellore) is the nearest major railway station to these hills.

Accommodation at Yelagiri Hills

There are quite a few good hotels and resorts that cater to the needs of tourists.

Royal Heritage Bellevue Castle is one of the best resorts at Yelagiri Hills. Royal Heritage Bellevue Castle is located at a vantage point that gives you some of the best views of nature’s beauty. It is located at Majankollipudhur and is close to Yelagiri Town. It is situated a few hundred meters off the main road, after Sterling resort Yelagiri, if you are coming from the town or lake. Phone numbers of the Royal Heritage Bellevue resort are +91-902-5953-411 and +91-902-595-7373.

O’nila Resorts is another resort at Yelagiri that has a swimming pool, multi-gym, etc. O Nila Resort is situated on the Mangalam road.

Tamilnadu government-owned TTDC Yelagiri, Clifftop Resorts, Peters Park, etc., are some other well-known hotels in this small hill station town. There are many low-budget hotels and resorts also at this hill station.