subject: Yercaud- The Hidden Jewel of South India [print this page] Yercaud- The Hidden Jewel of South India Yercaud- The Hidden Jewel of South India
The jewel of south india tour packages, Yercaud is a hill station near Salem, Tamil Nadu. At an altitude of 1500 meters in the Servarayan range, it is located in the Eastern Ghats. The highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, which is at a height of 5326 feet, making this beautiful town a toast for the tourists from all over the world, and turning Shevaroy Hills into an indiscrete part of our south India temple tour package. The name Yercaud is derived from the lake located at its center: the term Yeri in Tamil translates into Lake and Kaadu means forest. The rich fauna also makes Yercaud an inseparable part of "wildlife tours india" package and includes species like bison, deer, ant-eater, rabbits, hares, foxes, mongoose, squirrels, partridges, snakes, bulbuls, kites, sparrows, swallows and paradise flycatchers. It is known for its coffee plantations and orange groves & has an orchid farm run by the Botanical Survey of India.
Yercaud is often referred to as the poor man's Ooty & Kodaikanal, as it is cheaper than both the destinations on our south India tour packages. The Britishers discovered this stunning town and developed it as their winter joint. The schools like Sacred Heart Convent for girls, Montfort School for boys and Holy Cross Novitiate House were started by Christian missionaries and the Brothers of Don Bosco.
There are several destinations that will fill you with inexplicable delight and will enthrall you beyond your imagination. Lets go through each of them briefly.
Yercaud Lake - Nothing can ever come close to what you'll see just standing next to this lake. The experience of looking at the colorful pool of water surrounded by greenery, gardens and trees is often described as the closest representation of heaven.
Lady's Seat - It's all about the view from the Lady's seat. Soak in the view of the plains, especially at night.
Killiyur Waterfalls - At 300 feet, the fall looks frightening but it's far from it, the sight is nothing less than breathtaking.
Other must visit sites include; The Servaroyan Temple, Bear's Cave, The Grange, Pagoda Point, Silk Farm and Rose Garden, Heritage colonial bungalows, Anna Park, Cauvery Peak, Lake forest and many more.
