Yercaud is a hill station in Salem District, in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the Shevaroys range of hills in the Eastern Ghats; the Yercaud hill area is called the Shevaroy Hills. It is situated at an altitude of 1515 meters (4970 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, at 5,326 feet (1,623 m).
It is so named owing to the abundance of trees categorised as a forest near the lake, the name signifying Lake Forest. As a popular tourist destination, Yercaud is also called the Jewel of the South. Yercaud is connected to the city of Salem, Tamil Nadu, through a Highway of 28 km.
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Arrive at Salem Railway station/bus stand, our representative meets at the time, after breakfast at Salem, proceed to Yercaud. Arrive at Yercaud and check-in at the hotel.
Later, proceed for local sightseeing visits—Yercaud Lake, Pagoda Point, Anna Park, Lady’s Seat. overnight stay at Yercaud.
After breakfast, stay in the hotel and proceed for sightseeing, visiting Raja Rajeshwari Temple and the Botanical Garden. evening return back to hotel, overnight stay in hotel.
After breakfast, check out & drive to Salem, dropping at Salem Railway station / bus stand for the return journey.
