How many km is Velliangiri Hills?
The distance from foothills to top is 13 kms. Myself, two friends and my cousin were part of the trek. We reached the foothills by car around 11 PM.
How many hills are in Velliangiri?
seven hills
The seven hills with altitudes ranging from 520 m – 1840 m are bordered by the plains of Coimbatore district to the east, the Palakad district of Kerala on the western boundary, the Nilgiri mountains to the north, and the Siruvani hills on the southern boundary.
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.
Can we stay at Velliangiri Hills?
Night stay is possible. The climate in the 7th hill is unpredictable.
How long will it take to climb Velliangiri?
Velliangiri is famous for the seven hills trek. To complete the first hill it would take 30–45 mins if you trek nonstop, probably one of the hardest hills out of the seven. It will all be steps, steps, and steps. Once you reach the first hill, you would find shops where they sell a lot of eateries and drinks.
Which place is known as South Kailash?
Coimbatore, India Vellingiri Hills, a chain of 7 mountains is also called the kailash of South and is the adobe of Lord Shiva. This place appeals to both nature enthusiasts and spiritual seekers.
Who built Isha Temple?
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
Designed by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, it weighs around 500 tonnes (490 long tons; 550 short tons)….Adiyogi Shiva statue.
| Adiyogi Shiva statue in Coimbatore, 2018 | |
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| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
| Location | Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Designer | Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev |
How do you climb Velliangiri Hills?
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. 30 Per head.
Which mountain is considered as Southern Kailash?
Coimbatore, India Vellingiri Hills, a chain of 7 mountains is also called the kailash of South and is the adobe of Lord Shiva.
How long is 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.
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.
Can ladies go to Velliangiri Hills?
Velliangiri Andavar Temple Trail Velliangiri mountains are one of the most difficult trekking spots. “Women Between 10 to 50 age are Not allowed”. 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.