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Yercaud in Tamil Nadu

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Yercaud is a quiet hill resort in the Sarvaroyar hills. The mild climate combined with breathtaking views makes Yercaud a must for tourists. Yercaud, also known as the Jewel of the Shevaroy, can be found at an altitude of 5326 feet above sea level.
 
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How to reach

By Air - The nearest airport is Thiruchinapalli (Trichy) which is 180 kms away
By Train -  The nearest railhead Salem is 32 kms away
By Road -  There are frequent buses from Salem. Important distances are Salem (32 kms), Hogenakka (145 kma), Mettur dam (82 kms), Tharamangalam (54 kms), Koil hills (132 kms), Tiruchengod (82 kms), Bhavani (86 kms), Namakkal (78 kms), Chennai (363 kms), Bangalore (234 kms)
 
How to reach      Places  to see         Bengaluru Yercaud Road drive     
Bengaluru - Yercaud  Road drive

Route - NH 7
Distance - 200 kms
Time - 3.5 hrs


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Places to see

Yercaud Lake
Enjoy a scintillating boat ride in the lake, which is amidst the most breathtaking gardens and trees. What you will see from this crystal clear lake is greenery all around.

The Anna Park
Located near the Yercaud Lake, a children’s amusement park with swings, seesaws, etc.

Shevaroy temple
Situated at the highest point in Shevaroy hills, the Servaroyan temple is a beautifully carved cave temple.

Killyur falls
The water from this waterfall overflows the Yercaud Lake fall 300 feet into the Kiliyur Valley.

Horticultural farm
A garden where you can find 5000 varities of plants such as crotons, roses, cactus, and different types of spice plants.

 
 
Tamil Nadu
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Capital city - Chennai
Ideal time to Visit - October to March.
A large part of the state being on the coastal edge of the country, the weather is tropical and sultry for most part of the year. The summer months of April, May, June are hottest where temperature ranges to 40 degrees.

December and January are the peak months for Chennai. The temp ranges from 20-22 degrees. To avoid peak rush October is better. The weather in these months is pleasant and easy to bear the humidity.
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