Yercaud, at a height of 1515 metres, is situated in the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu. A serene little hill town, Yercaud is located on the Eastern Ghats and promises a unique experience because of its unusual topography.While the rest of this region is more or less dry, Yercaud stands out in welcome contrast with its cool climate and temperatures that never go above 30șC. Its low profile makes it a less expensive destination than its popular counterparts in south India like Ooty and Kodaikkanal.
Yercaud's pretty landscape mostly comprises coffee plantations and thickly forested slopes. It offers good trekking and boating opportunities. It is believed that these hills were part of the ancient megalith-builders' domain which stretched from Cornwall through Brittany and Iberia to India. Legend has it that Yercaud's visitors predate recorded history.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Throughout the year
HOW TO GET THERE
BY AIR: The nearest airports are Kamalapuram, Omalur (30 km), Trichy (163 km), Bangalore (230 km) and Coimbatore (190 km).
BY ROAD: Regular bus services are available from Salem.
Some important distances are:
Chennai: 358 km Bangalore: 222 km Coimbatore: 190 km Trichy: 163 km Madurai: 271 km Mettur: 80 km
BY RAIL: The nearest rail head is Salem Junction (35 km).
