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GPS coordinates : take off : 12°36'0" (12.6001)N; 78°38'24" (78.6401)E - Elevation : 1111 m. landing : 12°36'24" (12.6068)N; 78°36'28" (78.6079)E - Elevation : 414 m. Take off : Yelagiri launch site is 500m a.g.l & the ridge is 8kms long. Has launch sites for NW,SW & SE wind directions. Visit www.yasa.co.in, for more info. Landing : Common designated for both NW & SW launch sites. LZ is located by the side of a large pond & very close to the Tourist park. Going there : Yelagiri is 160 kms from Bangalore & 220 kms from Chennai.National Highway number 7 ( NH 7)connects Yelagiri with both the cities.Nearest railway station is Jolarpet junction.Both Chennai & Bangalore have Internal airports. Comments : Excellent quality accomodation is available at Yelagiri ...from budget to luxury. While Govt. run YATRI NIVAS caters to the budget traveller, a host of private resorts with varying comfort levels/ tariffs can be chosen from. Among the private resorts,SILENT WATERS is highly recommended. Weather hazards : SW(June,July,Aug) & NE(Dec,Jan) monsoon season to be avoided. Flight regulation : Rules set by YASA(YPC) must be followed. People to contact : Yelagiri paragliding club,which is part of Yelagiri Adventure sports association can be contacted prior to flying the site.Mr. Sudhakar Ph:+91 4179245333(Landline) +91 9786958374(Mobile) Parking : Website : http://www.yasa.co.in Tourism  : 1. Punganoor Lake and Park It is one of the most enjoyable and pleasant places on the hill. The lake is open for boating and offers a serene view and calming experience to those who wish to rejuvenate. 2. Jalagamparai Water Falls At a trekking distance of 6 kilo metres one can find these waterfalls created by the Attaru river. The water falls from a height of 15 metres, thus offering a danger free refreshing bath. Besides the pleasure, bathing in these falls is said to cure diseases due to the herbal content in the water. 3. Murugan Temple Lord Murugan Temple, situated at one of the peaks offers a panoramic view of the entire hill area. The ‘gadothgajan’ statue and few other sculptures are a noted attraction for the tourists. If you are visiting in the month of July, do make sure to be a part of the Adi Festival. 4. Nature Park A well-laid out park with fountains, gardens, artificial falls, a green house nursery, rock gardens, indoor games and a host of other activities provides for an active as well as delightful time. 5. Trekking Another favourite activity at Yelagiri is trekking. The various trekking paths are alike in terms of the sights and sounds they have to offer. One can see a variety of birds, plants, small animals, honeycombs. Do remember to obtain permission from the District Forest Officer or Forest Range Officer at Yelagiri before setting out on a satisfying trek. A few suggested trekking routes are: * Mangalam to Swamy malai (sunrise point) – 4 km. * Information Centre to Koosi Kuttai (sunset point) – 2 km. * Nilavoor to Jalagamparai Waterfalls – 6 km.

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Take off : 12.6001 N; 78.6401 E
Landing : 12.6068 N; 78.6079 E

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Leonardo flights [?]
takeoff : hanuman, Yelagiri (12.61; 78.6307), 1.5 km from this takeoff
Pilot	OLC type	OLC distance (km)	Open distance (km)	Flight duration	Date	View flight details on Leonardo
arabind menon		6.714	3.933	1:24:57	2008-11-08	View