Yercaud: Jewel of the South
Located at Salem district in Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is a scenic hill station of the Eastern Ghats. At an altitude of about 5000 feet above sea level, this enchanting hill town with amazing weather all through the year is an ideal location to beat the heat of the South-Indian towns and cities. You can reach Salem, the nearest major city to Yercaud, by road, by train or by air and from there the hill station is just about a 30-kilometre picturesque journey uphill.
An ideal place to relax amidst peaceful environment with an abundance of beautiful green forest cover, Yercaud, fondly called as ‘Jewel of the South’ has a lot to offer to the nature-lovers. It provides you the opportunity to connect with nature and discover yourself like never before! Here you will also see lots of plantations of coffee and fruits like oranges, bananas and pears.
Situated atop Servaroyan Hill, the highest point of Yercaud, the ancient shrine of Servaroyan Temple is an interesting spot to visit, providing panoramic view of the hills and the valleys around Yercaud. The shrine in the form of a narrow cave is home to certain implements that date back to the stone-age! Other major tourist attractions of the hill station include Yercaud Lake- a beautiful lake surrounded by lush-green hills, Killiyur Falls- a 90-feet high waterfall and The Greenhouse- where a variety of flowers and spices are cultivated. If you want to explore the mesmerising hills all around, the town has some very nice trekking spots.
For a visit to Yercaud, the best time is between October and June, as the weather during this time is pleasant and suitable for enjoying sightseeing and outdoor activities. The temperature ranges between 13°C and 25°C. As an ideal health resort in close proximity to several South-Indian towns and cities, Yercaud has a wide range of hotels and resorts available in and around the town. General weather of this destination is Moderate. This destination is of type Mountains.