How do you trek in Velliangiri Hills?

Buses are available from Gandhipuram bus stand for every one hour. You can take the bus from Kanchipuram bus stand and reach there in about one hour. Initially, you can visit the Adhi yogi temple and spend time their for about 2 hours. Then reach at the bottom of the hills via a share auto which costs around Rs.

How many steps are there in Velliangiri Hills?

More than 1000 stone steps are required to be covered to reach the top of the first hill. People will sweat a lot and will have heavy breathing.

How long is the Velliangiri Trek?

It takes a 15-km uphill trek to reach the temple on the top of the seventh hill. Though pilgrims are advised to stray from the path, some go in search of unexplored areas. There were instances in which people were found dead away from the main route.

Is girls allowed in Velliangiri?

The hill ranges have abundant natural resources, which include rare herbs. Lord Panchalingesa and his Consort Manonmani amman alias Parvathi, bestow their grace on the devotees who throng here annually between February and May. Women between 10 and 50 years of age are not permitted to climb up the mountains.

Can we stay in Velliangiri Hills?

Night stay is possible. The climate in the 7th hill is unpredictable.

Which mountain is considered as Southern Kailash?

On his way back, in order to take rest he spends time at the Velliangiri mountain. This is how it got its name Southern Kailash or Thenkalayam.

How do I get to the Adiyogi Shiva statue?

The statue is located in the Dhyanalinga complex. If you want to travel in public transport, you can take a state bus from Gandhipuram bus stand, which sends out a bus every 45 minutes to the gates of the complex. From the Dhyanalinga temple, you can walk to the sculpture which is a 7 min short walk.

What is the best time to visit Velliangiri Hills?

The best time to visit Velliangiri Hills is October – April, giving you a taste of pleasant winter. While the weather is great here throughout the year, summers here are not as scenic as October – April. It still makes for a great summer get away but should be avoided during the monsoons.

Which is the biggest mountain in Tamil Nadu?

Doddabetta
At 2,623 mts above MSL, Doddabetta is the highest Peak in the Tamil Nadu and is about 10 kms.

Why Lord Shiva is called Adiyogi?

Sapta Rishis who stayed back and watched him perform begged him to teach them his style of dance. The Sapta Rishis, later, created their own form of yoga and went to teach form of yoga. This is how he passed his knowledge of yoga and is known as the Adiyogi even today.

Is Isha Foundation opened?

The 112-ft Adiyogi at the Isha Yoga Center, which set the Guinness World Record for the largest statue of its kind, is now open to public. Several precautions are being taken as per government norms to ensure the wellbeing of all visitors.

Can we climb the Velliangiri hills?

Although you can Pray in the temple but aren’t allowed to climb the mountain. Best time to trek- The trekking season is from February till May every year. About Trek- Located on the Western Ghats, the hills are a part of the famous Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Velliangiri Hills are considered as the Kailash of the South.

Why visavelliangiri Mountains is the best place to visit?

Velliangiri Mountains is an ideal destination for the adventurous, nature lovers and devotees alike. These hill ranges are rich in natural flora and fauna, which include rare herbs. The last hill peak is totally wind – blown and nothing except grass grows here. The trek is 8 km long and steep at some places.

What is the significance of the Velliangiri temple?

Velliangiri is a part of Western Ghats containing natural herbs and all kinds of natural flora and fauna, can be enjoyed here. Here, on the top of the hill, under a natural cave, which is nearly 6000 feet above the sea level, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of natural (Swayambu) Linga.

What is the best time to climb Vellingiri Hill in Tirupati?

Climbing begins usually at dawn is the best. Vellingiri hill has an altitude of 6000 ft and one has to trek a distance of 8 k.m. to reach the summit.