Yercaud Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Yercaud

OVERVIEW- Yercaud is a hill station situated on the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats in the northern part of Indian state of Tamil Nadu and experiences very pleasant climate. Yercaud hill area is called the Shevaroy Hills. Yercaud is famous for oranges and coffee plantations The main crop grown in Yercaud is coffee, but fruits like guava and jackfruit and spices like black pepper, cardamom are also grown as plantation crops. The wildlife in Yercaud comprises of bison, deer, foxes, mongooses, squirrels, snakes and birds like kites, swallows, bulbuls and sparrows. The greatest attraction in Yercaud is the big natural lake or the Emerald Lake.

BENGALURU- Bengaluru, the Garden City of India is also the capital of Karnataka. The city ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people and its highly educated population have made this Silicon Valley of India. Almost all computer related multinationals are setting up their Indian head office at Bengaluru. This garden city of India has many gardens and boulevards. There are number of places of tourist interest in and around Bengaluru.

KOCHI (COCHIN) - Kochi is the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi along with its mainland part, Ernakulum is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Kochi is the most modern city of Kerala where the best shopping markets are located.

CHENNAI- Chennai the fifth most populous city in India and the capital of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and was initially known as Madras. Chennai is also known as the automobile capital of India and it has the maximum number of automobile industry in India. It is city with a blend of old and new in the right proportion. Chennai is housed with a number of historic landmarks and beaches.

YERCAUD- Nestled in the Eastern Ghats, Yercaud is a hill station called poor man's Ooty with abundant forests, vast coffee plantations and some unique species of flora and fauna resulting in gorgeous views. Yercaud is also known as the 'Land of 7 Forests', situated at an altitude of 1515 meters above sea level. Fields of coffee, citrus fruits, jackfruit, and banana and pear trees are all constituents of the forests in and around Yercaud. Therefore, trekking through all this is a wonderful experience.

Tour Destination: Bengaluru/Kochi /Chennai - Yercaud - Bengaluru/Kochi/Chennai

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: BENGALURU/KOCHI/CHENNAI - YERCAUD

Today drive to the beautiful hill station Yercaud. Transfer to hotel. Enjoy the remaining day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: YERCAUD

After breakfast at hotel, visit the beautiful hill station of Yercaud.

EMERALD LAKE- The most alluring aspect of Yercaud is its big yet natural lake very popularly known as the Emerald Lake. Surrounded by some wonderful cloud-peaked hills and a well persevered garden on its banks, this lake is a feast for the eyes.

SHEVAROY TEMPLE- Perched atop of the Shevaroy Hills, The Shevaroy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shevaroy. The temple features a slim and dark cave which is dense and features the idols of Lord Shevaroyan and Goddess Kaveri. The annual festival of Lord Shevaroyan is celebrated in May every year and is visited by native tribal in hundreds.

BOTANCIAL GARDEN- Located 2 kilometer away from the Emerald Lake, The National Orchidarium, also known as Botanical Garden, features a large variety of orchids including 30 orchid species which are exclusively found here. This garden is quite famous for Kurinji flowers, which blossoms in plenty. The specialty of this flower is that it will bloom only once in twelve years.

KILLIYUR FALLS- Located 3 kilometers away from the Yercaud Lake, Killiyur Falls is a waterfall situated in the Shevaroyan hill range in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. The excess water of the Yercaud Lake descends from a height of 300 feet into the Kiliyur Valley.

PAGODA POINT- Located on the eastern part of Yercaud Hills, Pagoda Hills has four piles of stones which have been arranged to form a pyramid shape. It is said to have been built by the local tribes and now home to a large temple. One can enjoy a panoramic view of the Salem town and a little village called Kakambadi from this hill.

LADYS SEAT- It is a giant rock on the South West of Shevaroy Hills that overlooks the Ghat road and Salem town. There is a popular story among the natives which says that a white English lady of earlier days used to spend her evenings enjoying the panoramic view from this rock. There is a viewing tower featuring a powerful telescope to see breathtaking views.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: YERCAUD - BENGALURU/KOCHI/CHENNAI

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Bengaluru/Kochi/Chennai to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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