If you are looking for a break from your regular work or boredom and if you dont like crowds, then Yelagiri is the best place to go. A 2 day trip is good enough for rejuvenation. Not so hot or not so cold kinda weather, no commercial elements, local residents living simple life is all what you can see there. If are a trekk freak, then this is the best place for you to go near chennai. It is just 235 kms from Chennai, pack all your items and go, you wont get any there, no big restaurants but almost all hotels will provide you food.

Nothing much to look for, but you can enjoy the nature and weather, very calm and peaceful place. I visited Yelagiri last week with my friends, for more on the trip check out Anand’s post here