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Yelagiriயெலாகிரி
Spend 1–2 days in Yelagiri for hill‑station trekking and lake activities; longer only if you plan multiple treks.
Yelagiri is a small hill station in Tamil Nadu (≈920 m altitude) offering easy treks, a lake with boating, and modest accommodation. A single day covers the main viewpoints and a short trek; a second day lets you add a waterfall trek or visit the solar observatory nearby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot, waterfalls dry)
- Airport
- MAA
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Yelagiri112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yelagiri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch traffic on narrow hairpin bends and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 108 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMAA Chennai International Airport (≈250 km (155 mi); transfer time check).MAA Chennai International Airport (≈155 mi (250 km); transfer time check).
- Getting aroundLocal transport is limited: a few buses connect villages and the main market…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at a stall₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedYMCA dormitory, a night, per person₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Mid-range bedYMCA dormitory, a night, per person₹100 (≈ US$2)
- High-end bedYMCA dormitory, a night, per person₹120 (≈ US$2)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹900 (≈ US$11) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAA Chennai International Airport (≈250 km (155 mi); transfer time check)MAA Chennai International Airport (≈155 mi (250 km); transfer time check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yelagiri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local transport is limited: a few buses connect villages and the main market, but most visitors hire auto‑rickshaws or local taxis (≈₹300 for a guide). Walking or biking works for treks.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jalagamparai Waterfalls
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Hire local guide/taxi from Yelagiri (≈₹300) and trek 5 km (3.1 mi) downhillHire local guide/taxi from Yelagiri (≈₹300) and trek 3.1 mi (5 km) downhill
Check water flow; may be dry in winter/Apr‑May
Vainu Bappu Solar Observatory (Kavalur)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus/taxi to Kavalur (≈35 km (22 mi)) then arrange permissionBus/taxi to Kavalur (≈22 mi (35 km)) then arrange permission
Prior permission required
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Grama Yelagiri
Basic rooms ₹600; cash only
YMCA Dormitories
₹80 per head in dormitory, ₹600–₹650 for private room; cash only
Silent Waters
Deluxe rooms ₹1,500; accepts cards
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room2 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Auto‑rickshaw hire (hour)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Guide for Swami Malai trek (2 h)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| eSIM (7‑day data)2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹760 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,180 per person per day, bed included | ₹8,360≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea/coffee at a stall | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local eatery | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (short ride) | ₹50–₹100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Entrance to Swami Malai trek | ₹0 (≈ under US$1) (free) |
| Boat hire on Punganur Lake | ₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4) per hour |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No petrol stations on the hill – fill up before the turn at Ponneri.
- Road has 14 narrow hairpin bends; larger vehicles struggle to park.
- Seasonal water flow – Jalagamparai Falls may be dry in winter and Apr‑May (check).
- Some taxi operators may over‑charge; agree on price beforehand.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Medical
- 108
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Yelagiriயெலாகிரி
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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவு செய்துTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Medical108
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Chennai; Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangalore → Yelagiri (bus + taxi): ≈ ₹800–₹1,200, 4 h total (check)
- Chennai → Yelagiri (bus + taxi): ≈ ₹1,200–₹1,600, 5 h total (check)
Say or show
- மன்னிக்கவும் — Excuse me / Sorry (mannikkavum)
- நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
- இது எத்தனை ரூபாய்? — How much is this? (ithu eththanai ruppai?)
- பஸ் நிறுத்தம் எங்கே? — Where is the bus stop? (bus niruththam engē?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yelagiri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Apr–Jun (hot, waterfalls dry) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Book accommodation in advance (especially weekends).
- Arrange a local guide for treks (≈₹300).
- Carry cash for small‑shop purchases; most hotels no cards.
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