Yercaud - A Hill station which is part of South India. It is situated in the Shevaroys Hill Range in the Eastern Ghats. Entire taluk is managed as Township. Average Literacy Rate of Yercaud is 61.48 %. Hill is popularly known for Orange Groves, Coffee and Spice Plantation.

Altitude: 1,623 m above Sea Level

Climate: 31 °C, Wind SE at 10 km/h, 30% Humidity

District: Salem

Area: 382.67 Square KM

Population: 41869 (As per 2011 Census)  

Spots: Yercaud Lake, Pagoda Point, Rose Garden, Kiliyur waterfall, Ladys Seat..

Yercaud is located in Salem District, Tamilnadu. It is just 32 km away from Salem city. Tamilnadu Government drives buses from Yercaud to major cities. Airport and Railway Station are 38 km away from Yercaud Hill top.

Yercaud Lake

Yercaud Lake Boating

Yercaud Lake is well-known as Emerald Lake, Big Lake or Yercaud Lake. It is one of best place in Yercaud town. It is situated at the Center of the township. It is one of naturally made lake through all the hill station in Tamilnadu. Pretty Garden (Deer Park) is available on the banks of the Lake. Motor Boats & Row Boats are obtainable for Ride on the lake with Ticket cost. While boating in the Lake, Tourist will discover Picture-perfect atmosphere to click pictures. It will be one of the finest outing spot in Yercaud. Be assured to visit before 6 PM. 

Pogoda Point

 Pogada Point 

It is located at Eastern side of Yercaud hills. Pogoda point is also known as Pyramid Point. The name came from four piles of stones that form Pyramid shape. It is believed that it was raised by Local Tribes.  Pogoda Point is one of best tourist place to hold minds with comfort. No Entry fees is collected in the spot.

Deer Park

The Park is pretty picnic spot where travelers can enjoy views of the valley, while kids can explore Game activities. Lady’s seat and Yercaud Lake is the closest spot from the park. Park closes at 5 PM.  Deer Park is now changed as Eco Park.  Don’t make any plan on Tuesday because Park is closed. Entry ticket for Adult is 10rs and for children is 5rs.

Lady’s Seat

Lady’s seat view point is close one from center of Yercaud. It offers great view of Salem City & Hair pin bends. Night view of Salem city will look more beautiful from Lady’s seat but Place will be too dark after 6 30 coz less number of lights. Telescopic Binocular is available in the spot and ticket price is 5rs. Parking space is good.

Anna Park

Anna Park is located just opposite to Yercaud Lake. It has decent number of flowers, Kids play area and lots of trees. Yercaud Summer Festival is main highlight event and will happen on the month of May, more than 10 to 15 varieties of Flowers will be showcased on the festival. During the time of Festival, large number of tourist will gather from neighbor state. Japanese Garden is present inside Anna Park, in which plants are grown in Japanese style. Entry ticket for Adult is 15rs.

Loop Road

Coffee Plantation Estate

Loop road is actually 32km stretch from Yercaud town. Its starts from Yercaud Lake and will end on the same place. It will be a delight ride for Bikers and Car Drivers with 20 Hairpin bends. Loop Road has greenery on the both sides of the road and passes through villages, Coffee Estates & viewpoints.

There are some more beautiful Hill stations in Tamilnadu such as  Ooty, Kolli Hills, Kodaikanal, Yelagiri, and so on

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Yelagiri Hills

Yelagiri Hills is also known as Elagiri. Whole Yelagiri was previously under Zamindar family. It was takeover by Indian Government during 1950s. 

Yelagiri is small Hill station located between Vaniyambai and Jolarpettai. Nearest located City near Yelgiri Hills is Vellore ( 93 Kms ). Bus and Car facility is available from Vellore.

Height : 1110m

Area : 30 Square km 

Spots :  Punganoor Lake, Nature Park, Temples, Swamimalai Hills

Hairpin Bends : 14

Location : Vellore District  

If you are travelling from Vellore, You should travel through Ambur, Ponneri Junction. From Ponneri, 22 Kms to reach Yelagiri Hills with almost 14 Hairpin Bends. It remains pleasant and moderate climate round the year. But Best time would be from November to February. Plenty of hotels available in Yelagiri with decent prices.

Yelagiri is well-known place for Trekkers. You will find 11 Paragliding spots in India, One among them is Yelagiri. If you want to experience it, try to book prior.

Hairpin Bends :  You will find 14 Hairpin Bends from Ponneri to Yelagiri. Best part about Hairpin bends was named after Tamil poets. ( Bharathiyar, Kambar, Thiruvalluvar etc.)

Roads are very narrow so don’t park your vehicles to enjoy the view. You will have some broad Hairpin bends where you can park.  

Nearest Railway Station : 23 Kms from Yelagiri, 2 Kms from Ponneri  

Nature Park :

It is well maintained, Simple place to relax with more greenery. It has Artificial Waterfalls, Aquarium and Musical Fountain. Ticket entry price will be reasonable.

Punganoor Lake :

It is one of the most familiar sights in Yelagiri. It has Boat Club where we can take boats with pedaling and rowing. It is also well maintained lake with pretty clean water.

Swami Malai Hills: If you love trekking, then this place is for you. Early morning will be the best time to visit  Swami Malai Hills. You can view the whole valley by reaching Swamimalai peak. Roughly it will take one hour to reach swamimalai with breaks. 

There are some more beautiful Hill stations in Tamilnadu such as  Ooty, Kolli Hills, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, and so on

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Kolli Hills ( Kolli Malai )

Kolli Hills is the spot where Trekkers, Hikers, Nature Lovers, Tourists usually visit.  The Waterfall “ Agaya Gangai” is famous among Tourist which is situated near the Temple ( Arappaleeswarar ).

 Nearest located City near Kolli Hills is Salem ( 85 Kms ). Bus and Car facility is available from Salem.

Height : 1300m

Area : 280 Square KM

Location : Namakkal District  ( Eastern Ghats ) 

Spots : Agaya Gangai ( Waterfall ) , Arappaleeswarar Temple, Botanical Garden, Boat House & Caves 

Hairpin Bends : 70 

If you are travelling from Salem, You should travel through Rasipuram, SenthaMangalam. From Sentha Mangalam, 30km to Semmedu with almost 70 Hairpin Bends. It will have pleasant climate round the year except Janaury .But Best time would be from September to December. Decent number of Hotel are available to stay with Reasonable prices. 

 

Agaya Ganagai : If you have a Work out plan, then it’s a good place to shed some calories coz You need get down approximately  1300 Steps from Arappaleeswarar Temple. After reaching, you feel super thrill while seeing Waterfall for the first time. It is 300 feet Waterfall of Aiyaru ( River ).

The main problem starts while climbing up. It would take normally One to One and Half hour. Pregnant Women’s, Senior Citizen are not advised to Climb. It will definitely test your patience while climbing up.

Botanical Garden: It is a good spot that has a park to hang out, Rose garden and a view point. Garden also consists of Children park. If you want spend a good time for Two days then Kolli Hills will be a good pick.

There are some more beautiful Hill stations in Tamilnadu such as  Ooty, Yelagiri, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, and so on

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