Yercaud

如何抵達

Reach Salem and then it is 22 km uphill. Regular interval buses are available from Salem central bus stand. Pay ₹22 per person and just alight before the last bus stop at Yercaud, near the lake most of the hotels are nearby from the lake. While returning better to get the buses from the starting stop at Yercaud rather than the lake side stop as it is not easy to stand in the bus on the hilly road.

By plane The nearest airports are at Salem (35 km), Tiruchirappalli (163 km), Bangalore (230 km), Coimbatore (190 km) and Chennai (340 km).

By train The nearest rail head is Salem Junction (35 km).

By car There are good roads connecting Yercaud to various places in South via Salem. It is 358 km from Chennai (via. Tindivanam) 222 km from Bangalore (via. Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Yercaud). It will take approx 5 hr to drive. One day trip is sufficient from Bangalore. Start early morning reach Yercaud around 9AM, spend the whole day and start from Yercuad around 4PM. It is enough. Only thing is you will not be able to see the falls as it will take time trek.

190 km from Coimbatore (via Avinashi) 163 km from Tiruchirappalli (via Namakkal) 271 km from Madurai (via Karur) 80 km from Mettur (via Toppur)

當地交通

It is most convenient to get around by auto rickshaw. it will cost about ₹350 for a day trip to major places like Pagoda Point, two temples, ladies, gents and children seat, Rose Garden and Botanical Garden. Deer Park, Anna Park and the lake are all nearby and can be accessed on foot. If you need more comfort than can be provided by an auto rickshaw, a normal four-seater car will cost approx ₹450 for the same day trip. All rates are for the month of February; they may ask extra charges at peak season.

必看景點

1 Anna Park. The park is next to the lake. It is typical park used to host the “Flower Show” in the month of May. The Japanese Park inside Anna Park is a must see. Children can play around and elders can take rest. The entrance ticket will be ₹2 for adult and ₹10 for camera. The minimum time can be spent: 30 min for laymen. Arthur Seat. A bird’s eye view of the Big Lake, Yercaud Town and the Shevaroyan Peak is available from this vantage point, which is reached by taking the steep road going north from the centre point of town 1 km from town. Bears Cave. This is a private property to which one does not have access except with permission. The old European Bungalow was once owned by Norton a famous criminal lawyer of Chennai. Adjoining this bungalow is a cave which goes deep into the hill. After the first 60 feet or so one has to go down on all fours to proceed further in. Bears Hill. This hill is the one diagonally adjacent to Monfort on the South Eastern side of Yercaud. It also lies to the east of Sacred Heart Convent; one gets a panoramic view of the portion of Yercaud covered with schools and seminaries. 2 km from Yercaud Town. Bell Rock. A rock in the BSI campus makes bell sound when you hit it with a stone. You have to climb to reach the rock. The entrance ticket will be ₹3 for adult and ₹10 for camera. It is closed on Sundays and National Holidays. The minimum time can be spent: 25 min for laymen, a few days for nature lovers.

2 The Big Lake Or Emerald Lake (Yercaud Lake). The first thing you sees as you enter the Yercaud town is this placid lake in a wonderful surrounding of hills and natural shoals. Also a beautifully landscaped garden on one bank. It has boating facility. This lake is the only natural lake among all the hill station lakes in the South. A floating fountain is constructed by MALCO, at the centre of the lake. The lake is surrounded by a deer park, a leisure park and Tamil Nadu Hotel. Boat services are available at reasonable rate (₹7

體驗活動

Dirt biking. You can do dirt biking in a place very near Grange Resorts. It is around 4 km from the lake. Take the road to Pagoda point from Anna Park and it is carried out next to the T junction to the right. It is indeed an adventurous experience. There are different tracks available for the dirt biking and all of them are available at different rates. ₹100 is charged for the basic ride and ₹400 for a detailed one. It has fair varieties of Dirt biking bikes including one for kids. (updated Apr 2015) Village visit to Sampakam. Places on the 10-km drive to Sempakam: Horticultural Station, Sholay Forest, Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Chakra Maha Meru Temple, Priya Plantations, Big Banana Trees. (updated Apr 2015)

購物

You can buy natural oils, perfumes, coffee powder and skin care products that are really good and effective. Some good sellers are 'Agathiar Herbarium', founded by Former Prime Minister Shri Chandra Shekhar, which is on the way to Shervaroyan Temple, and Bhavini' perfumes, on the way coming back from ladies seat. Ask any local person they will tell you the address for lots of this type of places.

美食

Karuppiah's Chettinad Mess, Near the lake.. Tasty chappathis @ ₹18 each. (updated Apr 2015) Waterfront Restaurant, Opp. Lake.. (updated Apr 2015)

住宿

Glenrock Estate, http://glenrock.in, ☏ +91 4281 223264, +91 98865-82263. An eco-friendly camp with tree houses. (updated Apr 2015) The Greenberryresort, Pakoda Point Road, ☏ +91 4281-223333. (updated Apr 2015) Happy Nest, Jarinakadu, ☏ +91 9943655222. (updated May 2015) Hilton Hill Resorts, Opp. Bus Stand.. Cottages with view. (updated Apr 2015) Hotel Shevaroys, Hospital Road, ☏ +91 4281 222288, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2015) The Last Shola, ☏ +91 4281- 226737. (updated Apr 2015) Pon Kailash Holiday Home, Five Roads Junction, Near Montefort School, ☏ +91 4281 222555. Mr. Abdul Quayyoom, very friendly manager. ₹1300 for room, ₹350 for dormitory. (updated Apr 2015) Rahm's House (500 m from Montfort School), ☏ +91 -99427-32644. Owned by Brothers of Holy Cross. (updated Apr 2015) Rams Inn, Ondikadai Junction, ☏ +91 4281 222620. ₹2,000. (updated May 2015) Regent Hill Side Resort, ☏ +91-94437 00000, [email protected]. (updated Apr 2015) Shobha Lodge (Near bus stand). ₹800. (updated Apr 2015) Star Holidays, ☏ +91-4281-223337, +91 9443553618 (molibe). Next to lake. (updated Apr 2015) Sterling Resort, Near Lady's Seat, ☏ +91 4281 222700. (updated Apr 2015) Tamil Nadu Hotel, Near the Lake, ☏ +91 4281 223334, [email protected]. Youth hostel provided for a minimum of 20 occupants. ₹1,100. (updated Apr 2015) Uma Lodge, State Bank building, ☏ +91 4281222562. Old and cute rooms. ₹600. (updated Apr 2015) 1 Forest View Resort, HB-1 Pagodaa point road , Pagoda point (Pagoda view point), ☏ +91 9342222787. (updated Dec 2023)

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