Yercaud Lake
Yercaud lake is just 5 kilometres away from the Shevaroy Hills and is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in the hillstation. It provides stunning, panoramic views of the hills and lush green lawns and it also offers a wide range of activities, including boating. The eateries on the sides of the lake, offers some ethnic, real taste of Tamil Nadu.
Deer Park
The Deer park near the lake is a must visit place when you are in Yercaud especially if you are travelling with children. There are many activities like basketball, baseball, cricket, football and other exciting games for children here. The park which closes at 5 pm, is ideal for photography enthusiasts, nature and animal lovers.
Anna Park
Anna Park is located adjacent to the Yercaud Lake, which features a wide collection of natural plants and species that are found in the Eastern Ghats. The park offers a separate play area for children and is also the place where the Summer Festival is conducted every year during the month of May.
Yercaud lake is just 5 kilometres away from the Shevaroy Hills and is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in the hillstation. It provides stunning, panoramic views of the hills and lush green lawns and it also offers a wide range of activities, including boating. The eateries on the sides of the lake, offers some ethnic, real taste of Tamil Nadu.
Deer Park
The Deer park near the lake is a must visit place when you are in Yercaud especially if you are travelling with children. There are many activities like basketball, baseball, cricket, football and other exciting games for children here. The park which closes at 5 pm, is ideal for photography enthusiasts, nature and animal lovers.
Anna Park
Anna Park is located adjacent to the Yercaud Lake, which features a wide collection of natural plants and species that are found in the Eastern Ghats. The park offers a separate play area for children and is also the place where the Summer Festival is conducted every year during the month of May.
Botanical Garden/Orchidarium
Orchidarium features varieties of exotic and rare orchids and showcases around 250 different species of orchids; some of which has been declared as endangered by the Indian Horticulture Department. The spectacular ‘Insect Eating Pitcher’ plants and the ‘Neelakurinji’ plant those blooms once in twelve years are the pride of this orchid garden. Orchidarium also features several species of Rose, Sylvan and Bamboo plants.
Rose Garden
The Rose garden in Yercaud features different varieties of roses. The garden, maintained by Department of Horticulture, is a must-visit place in Yercaud. The roses on display are also available for sale.
Silk Farm
The Seri-Tourism center “Silk World” at the Silk farm in Yercaud offers all activities of Sericulture viz., Mulberry Cultivation, Silkworm Rearing, Silk Reeling, Silk Twisting and Silk Weaving. The silk farm depicts the history of silk producing in India with procuring the skills from the mainland of China.
Lady’s Seat
The Lady’s Seat is towards the west side of Yercaud and it offers panoramic views. Lady’s seat is a rock that was formed in the shape of seat, which provides incredible views of the surrounding areas. Lady’s Seat overlooks the serpentine ghat road and provides a breath taking view. The watchtower here offers panoramic view of the plains below and Mettur Dam on the Cauvery river, through the Telescope mounted at the watch tower.
Gent’s Seat and Children’s Seat
Gent’s Seat is a popular place to watch the sunset, offering views of the verdant valley whereas the Children’s Seat offers great views from the peek. It is a good place to spend time with family and friends. The place is very safe for children and is one of the best seats here.
Pagoda Point
Pagoda Point offers panoramic view of Salem. The local tribes had built an arrangement of rocks in four Piles that look like a pyramid. This made the place to be also called as Pyramid Point.
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