Rejuvenate your mind by exploring this beautiful town of Tamil Nadu- Salem

Yercaud, a small town of Salem district, is a great place for a rejuvenating holiday. A very pocket-friendly town, it is affordable for anyone. It is easy to reach Yercaud. It is a paradise for nature-lover. Here is the brief description of the place but do visit for a real experience.

Yercaud is an affordable hill station of Tamil Nadu. The mild weather and the wonderful scenic of the region will amaze you. Situated at an altitude of 1515 metres, this hilly region is one of the romantic getaways for couples. The coffee plantations and the orange trees throughout Yercaud are a treat to eyes. The Servarayan temple is located at the highest point of Yercaud. One of the very popular temple of the region it is visited throughout the year. Yercaud enjoys a pleasant weather. You can visit here any time of the year to witness the different charm of the town. It is the Jewel of the South. Teak, Sandalwood and Oaks are all cultivated here. You can enjoy trekking also. Yercaud is the place for everyone. Blessed with abundant natural beauty, it is a perfect place for holidaying with your loved ones. As Yercaud is a pocket-friendly town, you can choose from the hotels in Yercaud with tariff for lowering your expenses.

The whole of Tamil Nadu is very well-connected with the local transport system. The state-owned bus and the taxis will take you anywhere you want. Salem Airport is just 40 km from the main township and it is the nearest. The airport is located in Kamlapuram and it is the domestic airport which is connected to other major cities of the country. The nearest international airport is Tiruchirapalli which is about 165 km away. Being the international airport, scheduled domestic and international flights connect Thiruchirapalli. You will easily get cabs and pre-paid taxis to Yercaud. Salem junction serves Yercaud and many other stations of the region. Besides taxis and cabs, you will get the state buses outside the station. At a very minimum cost, the state bus will drop you to Yercaud.

Travelling by road from Salem town or any other part of the state is a wonderful experience. The distinctive natural beauty will win your heart. The greenery and the exotic flora of Yercaud is one of its prides. As the name Yercaud in Tamil means Lake Forest. The town houses a beautiful and big Emerald Lake. Very famous amongst the locals, the lake is surrounded with lush greenery and deer park and leisure park are also there. It is a popular picnic spot and you can enjoy boating here. Arthur seat is just 1 km and it will offer you a breathtaking view of the whole town, the big lake and the Servarayan temple. People refer it as the vantage point of the town. The view of the sunset from this point is amazing. When you are in Yercaud, you are not allowed to miss Servarayan temple which is dedicated to God Servarayan and Goddess Kaveri. The dark and narrow cave which is actually a temple will surprise you. Green House, Pagoda Point, Killyur Falls, and Lady's Seat are some of the other popular spots here.

Although Yercaud is a small town, yet it is bestowed with abundant greenery and the town also has some lavish hotels. The 5 star hotels in Yercaud are all set to take care of your every need. Whenever you visit just make sure to book room prior to your visit.

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,