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Yercaud (TamilNadu)
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Hotels & Resorts in Yercaud |
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Yercaud is known for
Coffee Plantations and Orange Groves. The lofty hills of
extraordinary scenic  beauty is endowed with a salubrious climate. Yercaud Taluk is divided into 3 Firkas viz.,
Yercaud, Vellakkadai and
Puthur. The highest point in Yercaud Taluk is
Shevaroy Temple which is situated at a height of 5326'. Hence, Yercaud
hill area is called "Shevaroyan Hills".
There is a long road going around the middle part of the Taluk connecting
Nagalur, Semmanatham, Cauvery Peak, Vellakkadai, Manjakuttai villages
and it is 35 kms in length. There is also a bus route from Salem to Yercaud
via Ayothiyapattanam, Kuppanur and Kottachedu. State Transport
Corporation, Salem and two private operations serve the travelling public.
There are many villages connected by bus in Yercaud Taluk.
The main crop of this Taluk
is Coffee. At first, Coffee was cultivated in "Grange
Estate" in the year 1820. Coffee plant was brought from Africa
to Yercaud. Jack
Fruit, Berry, Orange, Guava and Spices like Pepper and Cardamom are the
other crops raised in Coffee Estate. Sandalwood, Teak and Silver Oak are
abundant.
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 GENERAL INFORMATION
Yercaud is also called "Ooty of the
Poor".
Yercaud Town is situated above 4800' from mean sea level.
The climate of Yercaud is a moderate one. The maximum
temperature is 167.6°F and minimum is 66°F.
Winter season starts in
the month of September and ends in December. During Winter, the hills are
covered by mist and looks beautiful.
The Summer Festival is being celebrated in the second week of May
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PLACES
OF INTEREST
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OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST
Ornamental plants at Green House, Orchard cum
Nursery of Rose plants, Silk farm, Arthur Seat, Horticulture Research
Station, Orchiderium, Mettur View (on Nagalur Road), Cauvery Peak, Salem
View (between 16th and 17th bends) are other places of interest in Yercaud. |
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HOW TO GET THERE
By Air : The nearest airport at Tiruchirappalli is
connected to Chennai and Madurai.
By Rail : Nearest Railheads are Salem Junction (35 kms )
and Salem Town.
By Bus : Bus Services operate from Salem Junction and
Salem Municipal Bus Stand to Yercaud frequently. There is no town bus
service in Yercaud. But, certain buses coming from Salem ply through
Yercaud and connect important villages like Cauvery Peak, Valavanthi,
Nagalur, Vellakkadai Swinton Bridge with Yercaud.
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Distance to Yercaud (by road)
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PLACE |
DISTANCE In (Kms) |
PLACE |
DISTANCE In (Kms) |
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CHENNAI |
353 |
PICHAVARAM |
248 |
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BANGALORE |
237 |
POINT
CALIMERE |
361 |
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CHIDAMBARAM |
228 |
POOMPUHAR |
261 |
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COCHIN |
373 |
PONDICHERRY |
239 |
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COIMBATORE |
190 |
RAMESWARAM |
430 |
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COONOOR |
224 |
SALEM |
032 |
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KUTRALLAM |
423 |
SITTANNAVASAL |
209 |
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GURUVAYUR |
319 |
THANJAVUR |
253 |
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HOGENAKAL |
145 |
THEKKADY |
330 |
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HYDERABAD |
800 |
THIRUCHENDUR |
433 |
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KANCHIPURAM |
335 |
THIRUCHI |
172 |
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KANNIYAKUMARI |
501 |
THIRUNELVELI |
410 |
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KODAIKANAL |
277 |
TIRUPATHY |
353 |
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MADURAI |
259 |
THIRUVANNAMALAI |
189 |
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MAMALLAPURAM |
332 |
TRIVANDRUM |
518 |
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MUDUMALAI |
294 |
TUTICORIN |
470 |
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MYSORE |
285 |
VEDANTHANGAL |
283 |
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NAGORE |
237 |
VELANKANNI |
352 |
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OOTACAMUND |
237 |
VELLORE |
238 |
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PALANI |
224 |
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