Yercaud is located in the Shevaroy hills of
the Eastern Ghats in northern Tamilnadu. It is considered as poor man’s Ooty as
it is less expensive than Ootacamund. The climate is very pleasant in Yercaud.
You don’t need to pack your woollens when going to Yercaud as it doesn’t become
very cold. Due to the pleasant climate and beautiful scenery Yercaud is gaining
popularity as a tourist place among the locals and outsiders as well. Yercaud
in Tamil means lake forest and it so named because of a beautiful lake in its
centre and dense forest all around.
Yercaud is famous for its coffee
plantations and orange orchards. The forest all around contains different
species of flora and fauna. Yercaud is mainly famous for coffee plantations but
other plants like guava, jackfruit and spices like black pepper and cardamom
also grow here.
The forest area in Yercaud is home to Teak
plants, sandalwood and silver oaks. The wildlife in Yercaud is full of bison,
deer, foxes, mongoose, squirrels and snakes. The birds found here are bulbuls,
kites, swallows and sparrows.
For those who love trekking, there are many
trekking spots in and around Yercaud. A summer festival is conducted during the
month of May. This show consists of dog shows, flower shows, boating races and
fairs.
Yercaud was discovered by the British in
the nineteenth century. Many skin care products like natural oils and perfumes
are manufactured in Yercaud. The ideal time to visit Yercaud is October to June
though you can visit Yercaud throughout the year. You can reach Yercaud by air
by taking a flight to Trichy which has an international airport. It is located
at a distance of 163 kilometres from Yercaud. The other major airports near
Yercaud are Bangalore and Coimbatore. The nearest railway station is in Salem
and Yercaud is also accessible by road. Taxis are available from Salem to
Yercaud. You can also travel to Yercaud by taking the Tamilnadu state
corporation buses.
The Lake Forest resort is a nice place to relax. The property is divided into bungalows and I liked my stay there. The check in formalities was smooth and the hotel staff was very warm and friendly. There are lots of activities for adults and children. I went with my family to Yercaud in June 2011. The English style suite that I got for staying was nice and spacious. You could sit-out and the rooms were very comfortable. The hotel staff arranged for cabs for us to move around, though it cost a little bit extra but it was very convenient. The suite that I stayed in had all modern amenities like a comfortable bathroom and nice view from the room. You can also rent bicycles and go around town. The fire stunt show that is conducted in the evening is worth seeing and very impressive. I had read quite a few good Club Mahindra Reviews about this resort and the resort lived up to my expectations.
ReplyDeleteFood was not very good. Some of the dishes were very good and others were not so good. The property has a nice collection of antiques and curios and you can buy local handicrafts as souvenirs. You can also buy freshly powdered coffee and other spices that are available quite cheap. Yercaud is a great place to relax in but if you are looking for too many activities, you will be disappointed.