Yelagiri Hill is one of the popular hill stations of Tamil Nadu.  Situated amidst four mountains well known for its salubrious climate prevail throughout the year.  Tribal people live in villages in these hills.

If you travel the winding Ghat road that has 14 hairpin bends you can reach the Yelagiri hilltop.  The hairpin bends offer 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 that carpet the hill. 

Yelagiri comprises 14 small villages. The tribal people who live here are engaged in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. Their customs, habits, and the structure if their houses are very unique and attract tourists.

Interesting places to see:

Punganur Lake  It is an artificial lake dug in an area of 56.706 sq. mtrs. Boating on the waters of this lake can be an enchanting experience.  An artificial fountain can be seen at the centre of the lake. 

Children’s Park  A well laid out park on a 6-acre stretch of land, adjacent to the lake, is established for children visiting Yelagiri.  Play equipment are installed within the park.  The Yelagiri Hills Development and Tourism Promotion Society runs the Boathouse at the park.

Other Attractions:

The Summer Festival The Department of Tourism, the Yelagiri Hills Development and Tourism Promotion Society and the Vellore District Administration organize this festival every year.

Adventure Activities There are possibilities to organise adventure tourism and activities like trekking, mountaineering, rock-climbing and hang gilding on the hill slopes. There is a trekking route to the Jalagamparai waterfall from the hills.

Trekking routes are: Yelagiri (Athanavur) Village-Mangalam Village-Jalagambarai; Athanavur-Y.M.C.A Campus-Samimalai and return.

How to reach:

Road	Buses are available from Jolarpet Railway Junction on the Chennai–Bangalore / Coimbatore Sector, Tiruppathur, Vaniyambadi and Vellore.
Rail	Jolarpet Railway Junction (19Kms)
Air	Nearest Airport at Chennai (220 Kms) and  Bangalore (160 Kms).