A picturesque hill station of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud calls for a lovely holiday

Yercaud is a small and beautiful hill station of Tamil Nadu. An ideal place for a romantic holiday. The beautiful Emerald Lake is one of the major attractions of the place. Visit the place this weekend and enjoy every bit of the hill station. Read on for more information.

Tamil Nadu is full of tourist attractions. The state houses temples, forts and some beautiful hill stations. Yercaud is one such place of Tamil Nadu that hosts a bulk of both foreign and domestic tourists every year. Yercaud, situated at an altitude of 1515 metres above the sea-level is a popular hill station in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Surrounded by lakes and lush vegetation, Yercaud is a very beautiful place. The salubrious climate of the place is quite striking. Yercaud hill is also known as Shevaroy Hill and the Servarayan temple is the highest point of the hill town. The fresh and tranquil atmosphere is the pride of the region. The Shevaroy range of the Eastern Ghats offers an alluring view of nature. Bestowed with rich and exotic species of flora, Yercaud is very romantic. An ideal place for a weekend trip, one can even pick Yercaud as a honeymoon destination. There are few hotels in Yercaud which provides honeymoon package for the newly-wed couple.

The Jewel of the South, Yercaud is full of vegetation. Teak, sandalwood and silver oaks are mainly grown in this part of the state. This picturesque destination is one of the most sought-after destination for young and old as well. The climate, deep greens and the awesome scenic beauty will make you fall for the place. Yercaud is less polluted and thus a good place for a refreshing trip. As you enter the town the vast coffee plantations and the orange trees are a joyous sight.

How to Reach

Salem is the major point from Yercaud and it houses both the railway station and airport which is just 38 km. As soon as you reach Salem buses, taxis and cabs are readily available to take you to Yercaud. 45 minutes ride from Yercaud you can also explore Salem district.

Yercaud can be visited throughout the year as the place has a different charm in every season. Vested with abundant natural beauty, Yercaud calls for a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Arthur Seat provides a panoramic view of the valley, the Servaroyan Temple is situated in the highest point of the Shevaroy Hills, the journey to this point and worshipping the deity is an experience of a lifetime. Killiyur Falls, Pagoda Point and Emerald Lake which is the town's big lake are other attractions. The lofty hills on the backdrop of the lake and the reflection of the vast sky is a breathtaking view. Yercaud has enough attractions to bring you back again.

When you are in Yercaud or any other place of Tamil Nadu, don't worry about your stay. This hill station is bestowed with all the virtues to make your holiday a perfect one. Some of the 5 star hotels in Yercaud are surrounded by the coffee plantation and also offer recreational activities like bonfire and water game in swimming pool. So, Yercaud in one word is an awesome place for a happening holiday amidst the lush greenery of the Eastern Ghats.

Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,