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 Yercaud is situated at an altitude of 4970
feet , on the Shevaroys Hills of the Eastern Ghats, located in Salem District of
Northern Tamil Nadu. Because of the abundance of Trees and that
happened to be near the Lake made the locals to call this area
as Yeri – Kaadu meaning Lake Forest. Later on the name
turned out to be YERCAUD and it is also called as Jewel
of the South. Yercaud Taluk spreads in an about 382.67 Sq.km area
which includes the Reserve Forest also. While rest of this region, including the
predominantly short and rocky hills of the Eastern Ghats welcomes all with its cool
climate. The temperature never rises above 290C and does not drop down
below 130C degrees. Yercaud is less expensive than either Udhagamandalam
or Kodaikanal. Yercaud population is 36,863 (2011 census)
Botanical Survey of India maintains an Orchidarium in Yercaud. Apart from
this, Coffee plantations are a plenty here. Abundance of Orange
Groves too are found in this region. Bananas, Pears, Jack Fruit and
spices like Pepper are the other major production of this region
. Scenically, Yercaud is an enchanting Hill Station on the Western Ghats and Trekking
is the most enjoyable way to spend time.
Bison, Deer, Rabbits, Hares, Foxes, Mongoose, Squirrels, Partridges, Snakes,
Bulbuls, Kites, Sparrows, Swallows and the Bird of Paradise form
the Wild Life habitats of Yercaud region.
Places for sight-seeing include the Lake, Lay’s Seat, Killiyur Falls, Pagoda
Point, Arthu’s Seat, Kaveri Peak and the Servarayan temple at
5,326 ft.
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Area :
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383 Sq. kms.
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Altitude :
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1515 Metres
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Population :
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36,863 (2011 Census)
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Climate :
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Max
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Min.
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Winter :
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25° . C
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13 °. C
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Summer :
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30° . C
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16° . C
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Rainfall :
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Min 1500 mm - Max 2000 mm .
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Season :
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Throughout the year
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Clothing Winter :
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Ordinary cotton with light wollen pull -over is enough.
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Clothing - Summer :
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Ordinary Cotton.
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Languages Spoken :
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Tamil and English.
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STD Code :
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04281
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Yercaud Lake is the first attraction for a Tourist. It is a picturesque
water body surrounded by gardens and well wooded area. Boating in the cold
water of the lake is enchanting as well as refreshing.
The Anna Park : Maintained by the Horticultural Department, is
located near the Lake. It houses a variety collection of many species of plants
found around Shevaroys Hills. Annual Flower show is the summer attraction during
the month of May every year. Exclusive Japanese Park
enclosure that finds the Bonsai collections,
the Japanese style of Horticulture, is an added attraction to this Park.
Lady's Seat : It overlooks the serpentine ghat road and provides
a breath taking view. The tourists are gifted to have a panoramic view of the plains
below and Mettur Dam on the Cauvery river, through the Telescope mounted at the
Lady’s seat watch tower.
Pagoda Point : Located on Eastern part of Yercaud, on the
5th Km from the Yercaud Lake. The local tribes had built an arrangement of rocks
in four Piles that looked like a pyramid. This made the place to be
also called as Pyramid Point.
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