Yercaud
Yercaud is a hill station situated in Salem District of Tamil Nadu in India. This place is known for its beautiful climate throughout the year which provides the tourists with the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the nature any time. The place is renowned for its stunning natural scenery, coffee estates, and cardamom. The chief crop of Yercaud is coffee. The highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan Temple. Yercaud Lake is one of the largest in the state of Tamil Nadu. Just 3 km away from the Yercaud Lake is where Kiliyur Waterfalls is located. The Botanical Garden, large lake, Pagoda Point, Shevaroy Temple, Kiliyur Falls, etc. are some attractive spots in Yercaud. The best time to visit this place is from October to June. Most of the hotels in Yercaud are based near the lake. Trees like Silver oak, Sandalwood, teak, etc. are found in great numbers in the forests of the hill station. Several wild animals like foxes, snakes, squirrels, deer and loads more are also seen here. At a distance of 12 km from Yercaud lies the Karadiyur View Point. Yercaud was discovered in the 19th century by British immigrants.
