Yercaud is situated at an altitude of 4970 feet, on the Shevaroys Hills of the Eastern Ghats, located in Salem District of Northern Tamil Nadeu. Because of the abundance of trees and that happened to be near the lake made the locals 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.
This hill station of South Indian state Tamil Nadu indeed is surrounded with loads of tourist spots. In one sentence it can be said that Yercaud in itself a small package full of every natural aspect. Right from the hill to lake to the woods – you don’t have to miss anything if you ever be into this place.
And, when it comes to adopting nature and its fresh air, Yercaud can definitely offer you everything you need under a single roof.
