Murugan Koil Yelagiri

About Murugan Koil:

If perchance the need arises to seek divine intervention drop by at the Murugan temple to offer prayers and invoke blessings from the deity. For whatever its worth, a trip or even a trek to the holy spot is bound to invigorate energy, health and peace of mind.

General Information about Murugan Koil:

Location: Yelagiri

State: Tamil Nadu

Capital: Chennai

Language: Tamil, Hindi, English

Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)

Best Season: November to March

How to Reach Murugan Koil:

By Air:

Bangalore is the nearest airport to Yelagiri. Bangalore is 145 km away from Yelagiri. Taxis are available and fare is about Rs 3000 from Bangalore to Yelagiri. Bangalore airport is well connected to most of the major airports in India and many in abroad.

By Train:

Jolarpettai is the nearest railhead, which is about 21 km away from Yelagiri. Jolarpettai is a main railway junction, connecting to other railway stations in India. Taxi fare is about Rs 450 from Jolarpettai railway station to Yelagiri.

By Road:

KSRTC buses connect Yelagiri with all major cities nearby. Regular bus services are available from Tiruoathur to Yelagiri (27 km), Bangalore (140 km), Chennai (250 km), Krishnagiri (40 km) and Vanayambadi (20 km).