Yercaud is nestled in the verdant Shervaoyan Hills in the Eastern Ghats, close to the town of Salem in Tamil Nadu. Yercaud owes its name from the lake located at its center - in Tamil "Yeri" means "lake" and "Kaadu" means "forest". This peaceful town is not only popular for its forest covered slopes, beautiful scenic spots, salubrious climate and coffee, black pepper and cardamom plantation but also for being cheaper and affordable, as compared to Ooty and thus it is commonly referred as Poor Man' Ooty.
Tourist Attractions in Yercaud: Botanical Garden, Shevaroy Hill & Temple, Ladies seat, Pagoda Point, Children's seat, Arthur Seat, Silk Farm & Rose Garden, Killiyur falls
Yercaud offers ample accommodations to travellers. Set amid the lush green environs, Yercaud hotels range from cheap budget hotels to expensive luxury hotels. The hotels in Yercaud are easily accessible from all major tourist attractions and the bus terminal. Catering to leisure as well as business travellers, Yercaud hotels offer beautifully decorated rooms and suites and are laced with all modern amenities like colour television, direct dial telephone service, and tea/coffee maker. There are many hotels in Yercaud, which have pleasant multi cuisine restaurants, which cater a wide range of sumptuous veg and non-veg delicacies. The well-stocked bars offer an exotic variety of alcoholic drinks and spirits. Apart from this, Yercaud hotels also offer many business and recreational facilities to the guests. |
