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Hill station in Tamil Nadu, India
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Yelagiri (also spelt Elagiri on some signboards) is a town in Tamil Nadu, a state in the south of India. Yelagiri, at a height of 920 metres above sea level, stands majestically amidst four mountains. This is a hill station with a salubrious climate prevailing throughout the year so that winters do not keep visitors away. The main inhabitants of the area are the tribals who live in the 14 small villages which comprise Yelagiri. These tribals are engaged in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, etc. - all the occupations of rural hill folk. Their customs and habits, and especially the structure of their houses is unique and attracts a number of tourists to this hill station.
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Yellagiri Hills. Fr. Guezou, who is the founder of this Don Bosco Center has come from France and has been helping the poor people for many years. This center helps the poor and illterate youth to identify their future by providing IT education. They have the IGNOU Study center, IT Training Center and Software Development Center.
Camp at Yelagiri for 2 days with activities like ATV rides, bungee trampoline, human slingshot, parallel zip lines, minigolf, shooting, archery, wooden bridge, paintball etc.
The property has around 16 rooms, each different from the other, a shuttle court, camp fire and music at night. A conference hall with indoor games facility is also under construction. And lots and lots of greenery. The hospitality more than makes up for the lack of even 2 star facilities.
Camp Yelagiri
The hostel has about 36 fully furnished double-bed rooms. The YMCA also runs a Camp Center on about 40 acres of green land with a meeting hall and a mini meeting hall.
Nice resort over 11 acres full of mango, custard apple trees and very good food. It's the only place in town which accepts credit cards
A beautiful place to stay with excellent food. The staffs are well mannered with star class hospitality. The rooms are well maintained with a greenery view around. Foods are served to the rooms. Includes the Ayurvedic Therapy Centre with a blend of Indian and Chinese therapies, it is a well organized messages centre with authentic Kerala tradition and professionalism, very neat and hygienic.
Nature's Nest Holidays in Yelagiri functions like a Home Stay. Its spacious and provides breath taking scenic views. Pick up from and to railway station is also provided.
By train
If you are coming by train from Bangalore, Chennai or Coimbatore you have to get down at Jolarpettai Junction.
Public transport
If you prefer to take public transport, buses come from Thirupattur and Jolarpet. You can take a taxi also from these places.
As for getting around you may have to make your own arrangements for commuting in the hills. There are auto-rickshaws and a few taxis for hire, but it is a great place for trekkers.
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