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Unravel the best kept secrets of Tamil Nadu –Yelagiri. With limited range of things to do, Yelagiri is an easygoing hill station offering respite from the maddening crowd of a big city life.
The hill station town has some striking sightseeing opportunities and if you want some adventure then you can go trekking. The Punganoor Lake which is a manmade lake is the main attraction. You can enjoy boating here and children can play in the Mughal Garden near the lake.
Climb a hillock and visit the popular Velvan Temple that was constructed in the memory of Lord Murugan. The view from the top is awe-inspiring. Other sightseeing destinations that you can visit are Javadi Hills, and Pallamathi Hills which are easier to climb and Swami Malai Hills – which is an excellent place for trekking and picnic.
Trekking, boating, and a guided tour of Government Silk Farm are some of the activities that you can indulge in Yelagiri.
Jalagamparai Waterfalls is a nearby place and it takes an hour of trekking to reach the place. Jalagamparai Waterfalls are created by the Attaru River and makes for an outstanding picnic spot.
Visit this tranquil hill station if you wish to shut the world out and spend some quality time with your family.
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The Punganoor Lake is the main attraction in Yelagiri. It is an artificial lake created by man so as to enhance the beauty of the place to attract more tourists.
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Shopping options are limited in Yelagiri. You will not find anything more than jackfruit and the local honey to shop for in Yelagiri.
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The outdoor activities offered here in Yelagiri are enough to keep you busy and enjoy the cool serene surroundings.
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Jalagamparai Waterfalls: 44 km from Yelagiri, an hours trek away is a lovely waterfall created by the Attaru River, which flows through the Yelagiri hills.
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Yelagiri has a number of eating places and restaurants serving god South Indian as well as North Indian food at reasonable price.
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As far as festivals go, the Summer Festival held every year in May /June is a big event drawing visitors from nearby places of the Vellore District.
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