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Up the Shervarayan Hills - Yercaud |
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The cool clime and the calm environs of a hill station would work wonders besides rejuvenating the nerves. A couple of days or maybe a long weekend would be enough to visit the hills of Yercaud. This hill station near Salem is situated in the Servarayan range in the Eastern Ghats at a height of 1,500 m. |
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Places to see |
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Servarayan temple situated at a height of 5326 feet, is the highest point in Yercaud. The hill s are referred to as the Servarayan hills. |
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Yercaud is well known for its coffee plantations. The vast acres of plantations and the greenery around is a refreshing sight - quite a contrast to city life. |
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Yercuad is well known for its range orchards. There is an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India. |
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The placid lake in the centre of the town provides a picturesque appearance to the whole area. Boating is allowed and a trip around the lake is quite enjoyable. |
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Pyramid point is a spot that was once a Stone Age fortress shrine proved by the cairns of stones. This point provides an impressive view of Salem. |
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The forests close by have some wild animals like the bison which can be spotted occasionally. |
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Killiyur Falls is a scenic spot with the water falling into the valley below. |
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Bear's cave is situated on the way to Servarayan temple is an important tourist spot for the religiously inclined as it is considered one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. |
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Fact File |
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This place can be visited any time of the year since the temperature never exceeds 30 degrees. It doesn’t get unbearably cold in winter. |
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Yercaud can be reached through the town of Salem. The road up hills has some hairpin bends to encounter. |
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How to Reach |
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By Air |
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The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli. |
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By Rail |
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The nearest rail head is Salem. |
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By Road |
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Yercaud is well connected by road to Salem, Trichy, Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore.
202 kms from Bangalore
30 kms from Salem
237 kms from Madurai
190 kms from Coimbatore |
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