Yercaud-Hill Stations

Yeracud
About:Yercaud is a hill station near Salem , Tamil Nadu, and India in the Servarayan range (anglicized as Shevaroys) of hills in the Eastern Ghats . It is at an altitude of 1,500 metres (4,920 feet) from mean sea level. The town gets its name from the lake located at its center – in Tamil “Yeri” means “lake” and “Kaadu” means “forest”. Yercaud is known for coffee plantations and orange groves. It also has an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India.The highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, which is situated at a height of 5326 feet. Hence the Yercaud hill area is called Shevaroy Hills.Some of the original forests continue to exist in the Yercaud hills and contain several endemic species of plants and fauna. The Yercaud hills have many faunal and floral similarities to the Western Ghats .Wild life includes bison, deer, rabbits, hares, foxes, mongoose, squirrels, partridges, snakes, bulbuls, kites, sparrows, swallows and the bird of paradise. d “Kaadu” means “forest”. Yercaud is known for coffee plantations and orange groves. It also has an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India.
 
Location info:
Address:Yeracud,Salem,. District Tamil Nadu,,India
District:Salem District
Nearest City:Salem
Best time to visit:November to February
Climate/Weather:
Rainfall: 1,500 mm. Minimum ; 2,000mm. Maximum.Max 25ºC, Min 13ºC
Summer Max 30ºC, Min 16ºC.
History:
Yercaud got its name from the Tamil words, yeri and kaadu, meaning lake and forest respectively. The British discovered it in the early 19th century. There are accounts of coffee plantations being introduced by a British officer in the area in the second decade of the 19th century. Though first house was built in 1840, the first metalled roads were laid only in the early 20th century. The cool climate attracted Christian missionaries and they established the Sacred Heart Convent for girls and Montfort School for boys. Schools like the Holy Cross Novitiate House, started by the Brothers of Don Bosco, followed these.
Yercaud was a Sun Taluk upto 14.10.1997. It became a full fledged Taluk with effect from 15.10.1997. There are 67 Revenue villages which have been grouped into 9 Tariffs for the sake of administration and each Tariffs has one Village Administrative officer. Yercaud Taluk is divided into 3 Firkas viz., Yercaud, Vellakkadai and Puthur. 
Interesting places to Visit:
Velvan Temple is other major attraction for tourists. This is a temple dedicated to Lord Murugan perched atop a hillock, with a massive statue of Gadothgajan in front.During the months July-August local festivals are prepared here that offers a colorful glimpse of the rich culture of the region. Cultural events, adventure sports, boat races, flower shows and fruit shows add to the grandeur of the festivals. Swamimalai Hill at 4,338 ft is another lustrous tourist spot in Yelagiri. It commands a breathtaking view of the valley from the top. This hill boasts some of the beautiful trekking routes through dense forests.
 
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Salem Junction 33kms
Nearest Airport:Tiruchirapalli.
Road Transport:Yercaud is well connected by surface network with the towns of Salem, Cheney, Tricky, Madera, Bangalore and Coimbatore.
Nearest Visiting places:Salem:Salem is the headquarters of Salem district. The city lies at the base of Yercuda hills, a famous tourist destination. Salem is a major textile centre and also a part of the Kongu Naduregion. The name Salem appears to have been derived from `Sela` or `Shalya`, which are found inscriptions referring to the country around the hills. Local folklore believes Salem as the birth place of the Tamil poetess Avvaiyar. Inscriptions from the Ganga dynasty have been recovered from parts of the district.Salem along with Coimbatore remained under the Madurai Nayaks. Later, in the early 18th Century, it came under Hyder Ali after a long feud known as Mysore-Madurai war. Salem was then taken from Hyder Ali by Colonel Wood in the beginning of 1768. It was recaptured by Hyder towards the end of the year 1772. Under Lord Clive in 1799, it was again occupied by a detachment of the residents stationed at Sankari drug and remained a military station until 1861 when the troops were altogether withdrawn.
Nearest Petrol Pump:
Petrol Pump :Yercaud, salem, Tamil Nadu 635853
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:Sterling Yercaud Resorts
P.Box No,11,Lady’s Seat,Salem Dist,Tamilnadu, Yercaud, Tamilnadu 636601 – 022 66181940Grand Palace Hotel
Killiyur Falls Road, Yercaud, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu – 04281 223481Shevaroys Hotel
Hospital Road, Yercaud, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu- 04281 222288Grange Resort
Grange Resort, Pakoda Point Road, Five Roads, Yercaud,Tamilnadu, Yercaud, Tamilnadu 636601 – 022 66181940Sterling Resorts Manali
Prini Naggar Highway, Yercaud, 175131 – 01902 251550
 
Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:Yeracud ,Salem,Tamil Nadu
Nearest Hospital:Yeracud, Salem ,Tamil Nadu

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