Is E Pass required for Yelagiri?

All inter-state and intra-state tourists and travellers must obtain an e-pass from the district collector before entering Yelagiri. COVID-19 test is required for passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Gujarat & Delhi. Travellers from other states can also be tested for COVID-19 at the discretion of health officials.

Is Yelagiri worth visiting?

Yelagiri is a good place to relax since there’s not much to do or see around. For the trekking enthusiasts, its a good spot too. There are a couple to famous routes which are trodden by the trekkers, like the Swami malai hills etc.

What is special in Yelagiri?

Places to Visit in Yelagiri

  • Punganoor Lake Park. The Punganoor Lake-cum-Park is among the famous places to visit in Yelagiri which is visited by tourists throughout the year.
  • Nature Park.
  • Jalagamparai Waterfalls.
  • Telescope Observatory.
  • Jalagandeeswarar Temple.
  • Swamimalai Hills.
  • Velavan (Murugan) Temple.
  • Government Herbal Farm.

Is Yelagiri open for tourists after lockdown?

Tourists will be allowed to visit Yelagiri Hills from today. The popular destination remained out of bounds for tourists for more than a year. The Tirupattur district administration has restored basic facilities, including water supply, restrooms and roads on the hillock.

Which place is better yercaud or Yelagiri?

Yelagiri is a close challenger to Yercaud because of its proximity to Chennai and Bengaluru. While both the hill stations have ideal weather during the off-season (monsoon and winter), Yercaud has a more pleasant summer than Yelagiri.

Which place is known as poor man’s Ooty?

Yercaud
Yercaud a beautiful hill station in Salem District in Tamil Nadu presents a welcome contrast with its cool climate. It is a less expensive place and is also referred as “the Poor Man’s Ooty”. As a popular tourist destination, Yercaud is also called as Jewel of the South.

Can we go to Yelagiri now?

Entry is open from all domestic states. Mandatory to download Aarogya Setu application before travel. All inter-state and intra-state tourists and travellers must obtain an e-pass from the district collector before entering Yelagiri. COVID-19 test is required for passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Gujarat & Delhi.