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Yercaud
Located on the Servaroyan Hills, in Salem District, Yercaud is a hill station visited by tourists throughout the year. The Servaroyan Hills as a whole, provide many beautiful vistas and panoramic views. Yercaud itself is a pretty hill station with a pleasant cool climate. Yercaud's temperature never rises above 30° C or falls below 13° C. This is one hill station where one does not feel the bitting cold of winter. With such a salubrious climate, Yerkaud can be visited round the year. It is an hour's drive from Salem and is the least expensive hill station in India.
History of Yercaud - Yercaud Hillstation Tour
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.
Climate:
The climate of Yercaud is a moderate one. Winters are fairly mild, which starts in the month of September and ends in December. During winter, the hills are covered by mist and it looks beautiful. In Winter is 25* C - 12* C and in Summer is 30* C - 16* C. Rainfall is minimum 1500 mm - maximum 2000 mm.
Attractions
* Yercaud Lake
It is a pool surrounded by gardens and well-wooded trees.
* Lady's Seat
It is overlooks the winding ghat road. Tourists can have a panoramic view of the plains below through the telescope mounted at the Lady's seat.
* Killiyur Falls
It is situated in 3000 feet high water falls.
* The Servaroyan Temple
It is situated atop Servaroyan hill. The tribals here celebrate their annual festival in May every year.
* Bear’s Cave
It is situated near the Norton’s Bungalow, Bear’s Cave is considered as one of the abodes of Lord Subramanya. It is believed that the great Tipu Sultan used Bear’s Cave as a hideout and a secret route to escape at the time of war.
* Green House
It is the paradise for nature lovers. The place is filled with heavenly fragrances of innumerable varieties of flowers and spices thriving in the premises of Green house.
* The Grange
The Grange is one of the oldest buildings in Yercaud, built in 1820's by the then District Collector of Salem, M D Cockburn who first introduced Coffee from Arabia, Apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 and 1829 A.D. It is believed to be the summer resort of Robert Clive - The British Big Wig of the East India Company way back in the late 1800's.
* Pagoda Point
This is also another vantage view point. Once upon a time a beautiful place adorned with stone built pagodas, it is now home to a huge temple.
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