By How can I go to Yelagiri from Chennai?
The railhead nearest to Yelagiri is the Jolarpettai Junction. Trains from Chennai, Bengaluru and Coimbatore and long distance trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad halt at Jolarpettai. You can hire a cab from the railway station to Yelagiri or a bus bound for the hill station.
Is Epass required from Chennai to Yelagiri?
No e-pass will be required for inter-district travel for wedding events in the 27 districts. Those wanting to visit places such as, the Nilgiris, Kodaikkanal, Yercaud, Yelagiri and Courtallam for emergency purposes will have to avail e-pass from the concerned district collector.
How do I get an e pass for Yelagiri Hills?
Required document to apply for an Epass for Yelagiri:
- Ration Card.
- Aadhar Card.
- Driving License.
- PAN Card.
- Passport.
Is Yelagiri open for tourists now?
Latest Information on Travelling to YELAGIRI? 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.
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.
Is Vellore safe?
Crime rates in Vellore, India
| Level of crime | 56.25 | Moderate |
|---|---|---|
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | 61.11 | High |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 45.31 | Moderate |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 40.00 | Moderate |
| Worries car stolen | 46.88 | Moderate |