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Places to Visit in Yelagiri
Punganoor Lake and the Nature Park
The man-made lake at the centre of the plateau is the hub of Yelagiri, with pedal and rowing boats, a musical fountain in the evenings, and a park along the shore that is where everyone ends up at some point. The adjoining Nature Park has a children play area, a small aquarium and landscaped gardens. Visit in the late afternoon. It is not a spectacular lake and visitors who arrive expecting Ooty are sometimes underwhelmed - but as the centre of a very quiet hill plateau it does its job, and everything in Yelagiri is measured in distance from it.
Punganoor Lake and the Nature Park
The man-made lake at the centre of the plateau is the hub of Yelagiri, with pedal and rowing boats, a musical fountain in the evenings, and a park along the shore that is where everyone ends up at some point. The adjoining Nature Park has a children play area, a small aquarium and landscaped gardens. Visit in the late afternoon. It is not a spectacular lake and visitors who arrive expecting Ooty are sometimes underwhelmed - but as the centre of a very quiet hill plateau it does its job, and everything in Yelagiri is measured in distance from it.
Swamimalai Hills
The highest point on the plateau at around 4,300 feet, reached by a trek of roughly four kilometres from the base near the Nature Park - a proper walk of two to three hours up through scrub and boulder country, with the reward being a view over the Eastern Ghats and the plains a long way below. There is a temple at the summit. Visit early in the morning, carry water, and treat it as a hike rather than a viewpoint. It is the main reason Yelagiri has a reputation among trekkers and adventure groups, and it is genuinely worth doing if the group is up to it.
Jalagamparai Falls
On the Attaru river below the plateau, around ten kilometres from the lake and then a walk down, Jalagamparai drops into a rocky pool in a wooded setting - a modest waterfall by South Indian standards and a pleasant one, with a temple nearby. Visit between July and January when there is genuine water; outside that window it reduces to very little and the walk is not worth it. The path down is uneven and slippery after rain, so footwear matters, and it is not suitable for anyone unsteady. The approach road is rough in places.
Paragliding and Adventure
Yelagiri has built a reputation for adventure sports that is out of proportion to its size. The annual paragliding festival draws pilots from across India and tandem flights operate for visitors, with the plateau edge giving reliable conditions in season. Rock climbing, rappelling and trekking are all run by local operators, and there is a well-established base for it. Visit in the season, which generally runs through the drier months - operations depend on wind and weather and are suspended in poor conditions, and tandem flights should be booked with the operator in advance rather than assumed on arrival.
The Telescope Observatory
A small public observatory on the plateau run for visitors, with a telescope and viewing sessions after dark. Yelagiri has genuinely dark skies by the standards of anywhere within three hours of Bangalore - there is very little settlement on the plateau and almost no light spill - and on a clear night that is the most distinctive thing the hill offers. Visit after sunset and check the session timings locally, since they vary with the season and close in cloudy weather. For families with children this is often the part of the weekend they remember.
The Silk Farm, Herbal Farm and Velavan Temple
Three easy stops that fill the gaps in a weekend. The government silk farm shows sericulture from worm to cocoon and is a short, genuinely interesting visit. The herbal farm cultivates medicinal plants with an Ayurvedic centre attached. The Velavan temple, a Murugan shrine on the plateau, is the principal local temple and the focus of the hill festival calendar. Visit any of them in a spare hour. None is a destination in itself, and together they make the point about Yelagiri: it is a place to be rather than a place to see, which is why people either love it or leave puzzled.
Distance
160 Km
One way
Time
3 hrs
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Starting from
₹ 4880
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About the Bangalore-Yelagiri route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Hosur
40 km
Krishnagiri
90 Km
Vaniyambadi
140 Km
Yelagiri
160 Km
Bangalore
Departure Point
Your journey to Ooty begins from Bangalore, the gateway to South India's most beloved hill stations. Pick-up is available from any part of the city — Koramangala, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yeshwanthpur, Marathahalli, or Majestic. The most common route out of Bangalore takes you onto NH275, the six-lane Mysore Expressway, which is one of the smoothest and best-maintained national highways in Karnataka. An early departure between 5 AM and 6 AM is strongly advised to clear Bangalore city limits before peak traffic begins. The first 50 km on the expressway are fast, comfortable, and lightly trafficked in the early hours, setting a pleasant tone for the journey ahead. Our drivers are experienced in choosing the optimal departure window and route based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring that the first stretch of your Bangalore to Ooty road trip is efficient, calm, and enjoyable from the very first kilometre.
Hosur
Little England of India
The only part of the day that depends on timing rather than road. Our drivers reach the pickup point fifteen minutes early and aim to be past Electronic City before 8:00 AM on a weekend departure, because the difference between clearing Silk Board before and after the morning build-up is close to forty minutes. Passengers boarding at Whitefield or Marathahalli are routed via Sarjapur and Attibele to bypass Chandapura. The road opens out immediately after the Attibele toll and the Tamil Nadu border. Hosur is called the Little England of India for its unusually temperate climate, and it sits at the centre of a rose-growing belt that supplies flowers across South India alongside major two-wheeler and automotive plants. Most travellers do not halt here. From Hosur the highway is six-lane and excellent, and on a route this short the rest of the drive is entirely straightforward.
Krishnagiri
Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
Fifty fast kilometres of six-lane divided highway with hill views on both sides. This is where the drive settles, and for an 8:00 AM departure Krishnagiri arrives around 9:45 AM - right for a late breakfast if you have not eaten. Krishnagiri is the mango belt of Tamil Nadu, and between April and July the roadside Banganapalli and Neelam stalls are worth stopping for on their own. A ninth-century hill fort built on a granite outcrop is visible from the highway, and the KRP Dam catchment nearby makes a quiet break point. This is also the junction where the roads part: NH 44 continues south toward Dharmapuri and Salem, while our route takes NH 48 east toward Vellore and Chennai.
Vaniyambadi
Leather Town of Tamil Nadu
Fifty kilometres east on excellent highway through the Bargur country, where the hills to the north give their name to a hardy indigenous cattle breed kept by Lingayat herders - one of the recognised native breeds of Tamil Nadu and a genuine piece of local identity. Vaniyambadi is a leather town, and has been for generations - tanning and finished leather goods from here and from Ambur supply buyers across Europe, and the trade defines both places. Ambur, a short distance further east, is the other thing this stretch of road is known for: Ambur biryani, made with seeraga samba rice and a distinct method, is among the most celebrated regional biryanis in India and the original establishments are still here. It is around twenty kilometres past the Yelagiri turn, which makes it a detour rather than a stop - but on the return leg it is one very much worth taking.
Yelagiri
Hill of Fourteen Hamlets
The route turns south off the highway toward Tirupattur and Ponneri, where the ghat begins. Fourteen kilometres and fourteen numbered hairpin bends climb to the plateau in twenty-five to thirty minutes - a gentle ascent by South Indian standards, well surfaced, and carrying far less traffic than the ghats to the bigger hill stations. What arrives at the top is not a town. Yelagiri is a plateau of fourteen scattered hamlets with a lake near the middle, orchards, rose gardens and jackfruit trees between them, and roads connecting the villages rather than a centre. The temperature drops perceptibly on the climb and the air changes. Our driver takes you to the confirmed address and assists with luggage. Note that some resort and homestay properties sit on narrow lanes among the hamlets, so send us the property name at booking and we will confirm what can reach the door. An 8:00 AM departure puts most travellers on the plateau around 11:30 AM with the whole day ahead.
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Cab Packages for Every Traveller
Every quotation is built around what you actually need rather than a fixed menu. The four tiers below describe how we typically structure car booking enquiries on this corridor.
Family Cab Package
The dominant booking type on this route - families taking a two-night weekend at one of the resort properties, very often with young children, for whom Yelagiri suits better than the bigger hill stations because it is closer, milder and far less crowded. Innova and Innova Crysta are the usual choice. The planning is straightforward on a three-hour drive: a morning departure, arrival by late morning, and the vehicle staying with the group because the hamlets are spread across the plateau and there is essentially no local transport. Child seats can be arranged with notice.
Weekend and Two-Day Package
What this route is built for. A Saturday morning departure puts you on the plateau by late morning with the whole day free, and a Sunday evening return gets you home at a reasonable hour - which is the whole argument for Yelagiri over Ooty or Coorg for a short break. We keep the vehicle with the group across the weekend as standard, since the lake, the trek base, the falls and the observatory are spread across the plateau. On the return leg an Ambur biryani stop costs about forty minutes and is the single most requested addition on this route.
Budget Cab Package
For couples, small families and day-trippers where the priority is the lowest defensible figure. At 160 kilometres this is among the cheapest hill-station runs from Bangalore, and a sedan handles both the highway and the fourteen bends without any difficulty at all - there is genuinely no case for upselling on this drive and we will not make one. Budget means a sedan and a direct itinerary; it does not mean an older vehicle or a less experienced driver, since fleet and driver standards are identical across tiers. Yelagiri is comfortably feasible as a single-day return.
Corporate and Group Package
Yelagiri has become one of the more popular short offsite destinations from Bangalore, for the same reason it works for families - it is close enough that the travel does not consume the event. The resort properties on the plateau handle team groups, and the adventure operators run trekking, rappelling and rock climbing sessions that suit corporate programmes. Tempo travellers and minibuses take the ghat comfortably, and for larger groups we run multiple vehicles. Documentation is handled up front with GST invoicing and PO-based approvals through our corporate travels bangalore desk.
Fare Inclusions, Exclusions and Advance Payment
Every Tejas Tours and Travels quotation for the Bangalore to Yelagiri corridor is issued in writing with the structure below. Nothing outside this list is charged, and everything inside it is stated before you confirm.
Advance payment: 20 percent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking.
Included in the Quoted Fare
1. Base fare and fuel charges
2. Driver allowance
Not Included in the Quoted Fare
3. Toll and parking charges
4. Interstate tax and permit charges
5. Driver bata after 9:45 PM, charged extra
6. Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
7. GST
Insurance note: Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel cover where required. Vehicles carry the statutory motor insurance required under law.
Three points are specific to this route. First, the Tamil Nadu interstate permit applies since the road crosses the border shortly after Attibele, and it is quoted as a separate line at actual. Second, this is one of the few routes where a same-day return comfortably finishes inside the 9:45 PM driver bata threshold, which makes the day cheaper here than on comparable corridors - we say so rather than leaving it implied. Third, local running on the plateau is modest by hill-station standards but not nothing, since the hamlets are spread out; weekend package quotes carry a stated allowance for it. Paragliding, boating and adventure activity charges are paid on site to the operators.
Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore
Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground-transport fleet across Bangalore and Mysore, and every service below is available on this corridor and on every other route we run.
Cab Service: Sedans, SUVs and premium cars for one to seven passengers. Our premium car rentals in bangalore fleet covers car rental bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and premium cab requirements from local use to week-long outstation itineraries.
Tempo Traveller Service: The 9 to 17 seater band for larger family groups and corporate parties. Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore fleet handles tt vehicle requirements with pushback seating and full air conditioning, and this size takes the Yelagiri ghat without difficulty.
Minibus and Bus Service: The 13 to 35 seater mini bus rental in bangalore fleet covers minibus rental and mini bus booking online for college groups and corporate offsites, which Yelagiri suits particularly well. Full-size 35 to 55 seater coaches through our bus rental in bangalore service handle rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking, and unlike the steeper ghats this road takes them.
Force Urbania and Luxury Volvo Bus: Our force urbania rent bangalore fleet offers 10, 13 and 17 seater configurations, and urbania on rent bangalore is a strong fit for a group weekend here. For long-haul group comfort elsewhere, our volvo bus rental bangalore service covers volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire.
Corporate Travels: Managed transport for companies. Our corporate travels bangalore desk provides corporate cab service bangalore and corporate car rental bangalore with GST invoicing, PO-based approvals and monthly consolidated billing. Yelagiri is among the most requested short offsite destinations from Bangalore for exactly the reason this page opens with.
Airport Transfer: Round-the-clock Kempegowda International Airport pickups and drops with live flight tracking, including direct airport to Yelagiri transfers for visitors flying in for a resort stay. Our airport transfer bangalore service covers bangalore airport cab and kempegowda airport taxi needs.
Employee Transport: Our employee transportation services bangalore programme covers office cab service bangalore and night shift cab service bangalore with GPS tracking and night-shift marshals, plus it employee transport service, employee pick up and drop service, tech park cab service and employee shuttle service Bangalore.
School Commute: Our school transportation services cover school bus service bangalore and school bus rental bangalore with verified drivers, onboard attendants and live tracking, plus school excursion bus rental bangalore and safe school transport service Bangalore - and Yelagiri is a common school adventure and nature trip from Bangalore.
Outstation Travel: Our outstation cabs bangalore service handles outstation cab booking, outstation taxi bangalore and outstation vehicle booking, with the Tamil Nadu interstate permit arranged in advance on this route.
Wedding Cab and Bus: Our wedding car rental bangalore service covers wedding cars for rent, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore as one managed booking.
Innova Hycross: Our innova hycross rent bangalore service offers innova hycross taxi and hycross car rental for families and executives. Curated tour packages from Bangalore and Mysore are also available across Yelagiri, Vellore, Yercaud, Hogenakkal and the wider Tamil Nadu circuit.
How to Book a Car for Rent in Bangalore — Step-by-Step
Booking a Car for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps:
STEP1 | Contact Tejas Travels Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com — available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup location (area or landmark — Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, hotel name, tech park), destination or full itinerary, number of passengers, and preferred vehicle. For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number — the driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically. For luxury vehicles (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce), also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding, VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire. |
STEP2 | Receive Your Written Quote Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email. The quote clearly itemizes every charge: vehicle hire rate (Rs/km or flat package), driver allowance (Rs 400-1,000/day depending on vehicle class), applicable toll estimates, and any interstate permit if applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati). No verbal-only prices — everything in writing before you confirm. For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage. If you want to compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time. |
STEP3 | Confirm Your Booking & Pay Advance Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone. A 15-20% advance payment confirms the booking. Payment: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/IMPS/RTGS bank transfer, or credit/debit card via payment link. Advance receipt within 30 minutes. Confirmation includes: driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup location, and full billing breakdown — all in writing. For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand (wedding season November-February, New Year). |
STEP4 | Your Driver Arrives Early Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at your confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure. For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate. The vehicle is clean, sanitized, fuelled, and ready. For wedding and VIP bookings, the driver arrives in formal attire. The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy. During the trip, the driver handles all routing, toll payments, and Bangalore traffic navigation. At trip end, balance payment is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional km or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate. |
Quick Booking for Hire: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination, and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Payment Methods — Car Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
Method | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
UPI | Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay | Fastest method. Instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits. |
Bank Transfer | NEFT, IMPS, RTGS | For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS instant; NEFT up to 2 hours. |
Credit / Debit Card | Visa, Mastercard, RuPay | Via payment link to registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment. |
Net Banking | All major Indian banks | Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals. |
Cash | Balance at time of travel | Accepted at trip end. Advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued. |
Corporate Credit | Registered corporate accounts | 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients. Monthly consolidated invoicing available. |
Luxury vehicle note: For Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes S-Class, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and Bangalore wedding season demand.
Cancellation Policy — Car Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire
- Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
- Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
- Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
- Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
- Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
Refund Policy — Car Hire for Rent in Bangalore
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund by Payment Method
- UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
- Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
- Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
- Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Yelagiri Cab
The bangalore to yelagiri distance is around 160 km via NH 48 through Hosur, Krishnagiri, Bargur and Vaniyambadi, then the turn at Ponneri and fourteen kilometres up the ghat. Reported figures cluster between 155 km and 170 km. A cab takes 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes with one halt - six-lane divided highway the whole way to the turn-off, with no ghat until the last fourteen kilometres.
Not very. There are fourteen numbered hairpin bends over around fourteen kilometres, the surface is good, the gradient is moderate and it takes twenty-five to thirty minutes. It is gentler than the twenty bends to Yercaud, considerably gentler than the thirty-six to Ooty, and it carries much less traffic than either because Yelagiri is a smaller destination. A sedan handles it without difficulty, and so do tempo travellers and minibuses - vehicle size is not a constraint on this road.
Yelagiri is closer to Bangalore by about an hour, lower and milder, smaller, and much quieter. Yercaud has more to see, a better-known lake and more infrastructure. What Yelagiri has that Yercaud does not is emptiness and an adventure scene - paragliding, trekking and rock climbing are properly established here. If you want a hill station with things to do, Yercaud. If you want two days of very little in cool air three hours from home, Yelagiri, and that is what most people who come back are after.
A sedan starts at Rs 4, 880. Innova and premium SUV rates are quoted on vehicle and itinerary. Every quote itemizes base fare, driver allowance, toll estimate, the Tamil Nadu interstate permit and GST separately, and is sent in writing within two hours. Weekend packages include an allowance for local running on the plateau.
A 20 percent advance on the total fare confirms your booking and holds the specific vehicle for your date. The advance receipt is issued within 30 minutes, and your confirmation includes the driver name, mobile number, vehicle registration, departure time and the full billing breakdown in writing. For the Summer Festival in May, the paragliding season and long weekends, a higher advance may be requested.
Included: base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Not included: toll and parking, interstate tax and permit charges, driver bata after 9:45 PM, and GST. Boating, paragliding and adventure activity charges are paid on site to the operators. The final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. Note that on this route a same-day return generally finishes inside the 9:45 PM threshold, so the late-return charge rarely applies.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Our vehicles carry the statutory motor insurance required under law and our drivers hold valid commercial licences, but passengers wanting personal travel cover should arrange it independently. For paragliding and adventure activities, the operator arrangements are separate again and worth checking directly with them. For school and college groups a group policy is usually inexpensive and often required by the institution.
Comfortably, and it is a common booking. Leave at 7:00 AM, on the plateau by 10:30, and you have six or seven hours before a return that gets you home well before nine. That covers the lake, one of the viewpoints and a leisurely lunch - not the Swamimalai trek, which needs a morning of its own. Given how short the drive is, though, a night on the plateau costs little more and turns it into an actual break, which is what Yelagiri is for.
Yes, and it is the most requested addition on this route. Ambur is around twenty kilometres east of the Yelagiri turn on the Chennai highway, so it is a detour rather than a stop on the way up - which makes it perfect for the return leg. Ambur biryani, made with seeraga samba rice and a distinct method, is among the most celebrated regional biryanis in India and the original establishments are still operating there. Budget forty minutes and tell us at booking so the return timing accounts for it.
October to June, which is a longer usable window than most South Indian hill stations offer - Yelagiri is mild rather than cold and works even in the summer months when the plains below are at their worst. The Summer Festival in May is the busiest period, and the paragliding season runs through the drier months. The monsoon makes the bends slippery, the views cloudy and the trekking unpleasant, though Jalagamparai Falls is at its best from July onward.