When we think about hill stations in South India - Munnar, Kodaikanal and Ooty comes to our mind first. Yercaud is seldom mentioned in the list. Over popularity of above mentioned hill stations make them over crowded by tourists. This is where Yercaud triumph, a scenic hill station and its charm is not lost by tourist crowd. It is 30km away from Salem, the nearest town. Yercaud has a small lake, several view points, parks, botanical garden, temples and more, all these contributes to the full essence of a hill station. The climate is not cold compared to other hill stations but night can be little chilly.
Lake Forest Resort, Yercaud
Lake forest resort is old restored colonial bungalows built in a coffee plantation. I stayed in this resort during my visit to Yercaud. This resort might be one among the reason why I feel Yercaud worth revisiting. The resort incorporates many sky-high teaks and all of which is girdled by pepper plantation. Variety of flowers, ferns, trees and mosses along with sound of beetles and birds give us a real forest feel. Sidewalks through the lush green resort is the best place for a morning or evening walk. The resort lacks some amenities like swimming pool and air conditioners but offers some indoor - outdoor activities including table tennis, badminton, board games, foosball and some fun games. It also has a spa, restaurant and outdoor fireplace. However, the food in restaurant is little expensive.
Yercaud Lake
Small but beautiful lake surrounded by panoramic views of hill. The lake has a boat house that offers pedal and motor boat service at a reasonable price.
Pogoda point, Lady's seat and Gent's seat.
The Botanical garden and Servaroyan Temple are also worth visiting. Due to my tight itinerary I couldn't go to 32km Loop road and Bears cave. If time permits, they can be nice addition to your trip.
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