Yercaud

Yercaud

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The resort town of Yercaud is a lake surrounded by a forest. Located at the centre of the town, the beautiful Yercaud Lake shimmers in the midst of forests of teak, sandalwood and silver oak; expansive plantations of coffee, cardamom and black pepper; and orchards of oranges, guava, and jackfruit. Meandering boats stir the lake to life and the aroma of hot chilli bhajjis (giant green chillies fried in gram flour) and steaming masala (spiced) tea cuts through the cool air. Situated 4,700 feet above sea level in the Servarayan Hills of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is a quiet hill station with largely undisturbed natural beauty. There are no malls or entertainment arcades. Shopping involves fresh horticultural produce and most of the activity is centred on nature via trekking, camping, boating and dirt biking.

Yercaud is famous for its coffee plantations and orange groves. However, one stumbles upon a thrilling diversity of flora and fauna during trips around town. The orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India nurtures 35,000 sets of orchids, including 249 rare and endangered species. There is also a rose garden with delightful varieties of the flower. At the silk farm, you can see the fascinating process of silkworms being fed on mulberry leaves and their cocoons turned into silk threads. You get a mesmerising view as night falls and the city of Salem lights up at the foot of the hills. For a moment, it looks like there’s a glittering sheet of stars both above and below.

The stunning Big Lake

The stunning Big Lake or the Yercaud Lake is included in all Yercaud Tour Packages as one of the primary locations. This lake offers panoramic views of the hills and lush green lawns located in the nearby areas.

The lake is a destination that must be explored by all, whether they love fishing, boating, admiring the nature or simply seek to enjoy the natural beauties of Eastern Ghats. The lake is surrounded by beautiful wooden trees which will surely captivate you with their aromatic fragrance and the pristine outlooks.

The place is known for its myriad list of eateries that serves indigenous and authentic foods. The tour package to the Big Lake also allows time for shopping and trying the delicious cuisines of Tamil Nadu. Most of the packages also include boating in Big Lake, and while on a boating ride, you can click some of the enchanting still or motion pictures, capturing the essence of beauty that is found in Yercaud’s hills and on its water bodies.

Pagoda Point

Like every hill station has its vanity point or the summit point, the Pagoda Point is the highest point in Yercaud. This is included in all Yercaud tour packages owing to the fact that it manages to take everyone by surprise. The stunning point is for all those who wish to invigorate their mind, body and spirit by exploring and unfolding the untouched beauties of the nature.

This point is a destination that offers beautiful and breathtaking views of the hill station. It is also the concluding point for a number of treks and other adventure activities that can be undertaken in the hill station of Yercaud. The mesmerizing view of clouds and mist along with the sound of the breeze will surely embrace your reflexes with their pleasant and harmonic notes, providing a tranquil and calming experience wherein you will transcend to Utopia, a world of fantasy!.

The Servarayan Temple

This temple is one of those places that can never be excluded in any of the tour packages for Yercaud. Dedicated to Lord Servaroyan, this temple is one of the pious spiritual places in this region; the Servaroyan Temple has also been featured in a number of South Indian and Bollywood movies as well. Legends suggest that this temple is also dedicated to Goddess Kaveri, who is believed to be the inspiration behind the River Kaveri or Cauvery.

Located on the highest peak of the city, the temple provides information about the spiritual development of this place and its mythological linkages. The captivating beauty of this temple, related cave and green grasses make this temple, a must visit destination in Yercaud.

Yercaud Rose Garden

The place is also an interesting sightseeing area for those who wish to delve into the history, development and agricultural significance of India. The Rose Garden also features a silk farm, wherein one can learn more about production, growing of silk and different methods of silk spinning. The scenic backdrop of this Rose Garden has gained much fondness amongst the visitors. The garden also boasts of it other species of exotic and colourful plants.

Rose Garden’s aromatic and pleasant ambience has resulted into one of the popular brunch or lunch spots in Yercaud. In addition of being one of the most sought after destinations for the grown-ups, this garden has also earned the fame of being one of the idyllic playgrounds for the kids. Its proximity to Lake Yercaud is another reason behind its rising popularity.

Loop Road Yercaud

Over the years, India has been a renowned destination for the coffee enthusiasts; India’s blend of coffee and coffee plantations has always fascinated the coffee admirers. However, none of this would have been possible without the intervention of the British or the East India Company. Coffee plantations in India originate back to the era, when the British officers started searching for idle hill stations. After the discovery of the Yercaud peak, the British officials planted coffee plants in this region.

Favourable atmospheric conditions of the Yercaurd hills helped in the production of the finest blends of coffee.Thus Yercaud became a hotspot and is still one of the paramount destinations for coffee plantations. The 32 km stretch of the Loop Road passes through several coffee plantation areas. Due to its authenticity in representing the coffee culture in India, it is included in every Yercaud tour packages. While meandering along the Loop Road, you can witness how coffee plantations have influenced the lives of the natives of Yercaud.

Tipperary View Point

Located close to Yercaud, this viewpoint is an area that provides stunning views of the hills surrounding Yercaud. The Tipperary View Point is a part of a number of tour packages because it offers spectacular views and offers the opportunity to enjoy a number of adventure activities.

Trekking is one of the major activities that are organized in this area, providing adventure lovers an opportunity to feel the rush of adrenaline in their bodies. This destination is also known for its beautiful rocks and caves that are ideal for exploration. Whether in family vacation or in group holidaying, these caves must be visited to unfold the magnificence, Yercaud has to offer.

Yercaud Town

The Yercaud Town is a must-to-visit part of the Salem District. The mesmeric beauty of the Eastern Ghats makes this town, an invincible name in all the packages for Tamil Nadu.The town is known for its rustic coffee plantations, caves and other areas that offer incredible insights into the development of this region, ensuring that travellers have an experience of their lifetime.

The town also features several ponds and lakes, offering boating and fishing activities, wherein couples and family members can spend quality time. Trekking is also one of the popular activities that are regularly organized in this town to quench the thirst of the adventure seekers. The town also has a number of joints and eateries, wherein travellers can try different and unique dishes from Tamil Nadu cuisine and can tantalize their taste buds.

Bear's Cave

This is one of those places that are particularly included in a number of Yercaud tour packages. The cave is located on a private property, which once served as a summer resort to the British officers and commanders. One of the British officers called Norton; an impactful Criminal Lawyer of Chennai, was the owner of this property. He was the legendary person who built a bungalow in this region and is also acknowledged as the discoverer of this enchanting cave.

The Bear’s Cave is situated few metres away from the bungalow and it goes deep into the hills. Though the cave can be accessed easily till the first 60 feet, beyond this the rocks and the boulders do provide obstacles. However, if the explorers wish to continue exploration, they can easily remove the rocks and continue exploration on all the fours. Apart from offering an incredible adventure caving experience, the Bear’s Cave also offers the essence of the bygone British era.

Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden or the Orchidarium, which offers insight of the indigenous flora and fauna of Yercaus, is one of the most explored areas. It must be noted that there are several floral and faunal similarities between Eastern and Western Ghats of India. Therefore, in this Eastern Ghats’ hill station, one can find several kinds of flowers and orchids that are also found in Kerala region. The botanical garden features exactly 249 types of exotic and rare orchids. This includes insect eating pitcher plants as well as other orchids known for their beauty and aroma.

The place is also known for housing Neelakurinji flowers, which blooms once in the span of twelve years. Therefore, witnessing them can become one of the best experiences of a lifetime. The botanical garden also features roses of varied sizes and colours and well known for its tall bamboo trees. This is one of those places that are regularly featured in South Indian cinemas.

Kiliyur Waterfalls

Waterfalls are often referred as the best way to get relaxed and refresh the mind. The Kiliyur Waterfalls, with all its beauty and pleasing atmosphere, prove to be one of the best destinations to seek rejuvenation and relaxation of the mind and soul. Being one of the prominent waterfalls in Yercaud, it serves as one of the primary locations of the Yercaud tour packages. The Kiliyur Waterfalls is well known for its breathtaking and spectacular views. As the water gushes down from a height of 300 feet, it creates an impounding spell on the minds of the visitors..

Located in the Servaroyan hill range of the Eastern Ghats, this waterfall is in proximity to the Lake Yercaud and therefore, travellers can enjoy a full day picnic sojourn, boating and fishing close to the water bodies. The best time to visit these waterfalls is during the months of monsoon and soon after. Bathing and photography are the most popular as well as commonly seen activities amongst the travellers.

deers Park

For all the nature and animal lovers as well as those who has kids in their family; especially kids who holds a gleeful aspect for animals, this park is must-to-visit place in Yercaud. The park is a beautiful picnic spot where travellers can enjoy the enchanting views of the hills, while kids can explore different activities such as basketball, baseball, cricket, football and other related games. The park has lush green playgrounds wherein the visitors can enjoy pleasant views of the valley and can get engulfed within the beauty of the nature.

With blooming nature all around, the park is also one of the paradises for the nature photographers. Even if someone is not a keen photographer, the picturesque splendour of the park will tempt them to get indulge into photography. Since the park closes down at 5 pm, other nearby places can also be visited after visiting the park. Lady’s Rock and the Yercaud Lake are the nearby places that can be easily reached from the park; moreover, evenings are the best times to visit these places.