Yercaud India
4.5/5
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Best Session
October - June
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Ideal Duration
2
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Station:
Salem (20 Km)
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Major Airports
Trichy (150 Km)
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Weather
23 ° C
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Weather Type
Clouds
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Yercaud is a small hill station in the Salem district of the state of Tamil Nadu; at an altitude of 4700 ft above sea level. The quaint hill station is characterized by pleasant weather throughout the year making it all year-round. One can easily Reach Yercaud from Salem, barely 35 km away.

Salem is also the nearest railway junction, to serve Yercaud. A well-laid rail network connects Salem with the rest of the nation. There are several bus services that operate from Salem Junction and Salem Municipal Bus Stand to Yercaud frequently.

The nearest Airport is in Trichy, at a distance of 163-km from Yercaud. Also, the Coimbatore airport which is another option for people traveling by air is 190-km away.

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Yeracaud is a hill station situated in the Shevaroy Hills, the Eastern Ghats of the Tamil region, South India. Yeracaud is famous for its coffee, and orange plantation. This destination is also called as poor’s man Ooty, as it is less expensive and the cost of living is much lesser than Ooty. The attractions of the region include Big Lake, Botanical Garden, Killiyur Falls, Ladies Seat, and Pagoda Point. This hill station can also be reached by an air route, rail route, and road. Trichy International Airport which is 163 Kms away from Yercaud.Tiruchirapalli airport(125 Kms), Peelamedu domestic airport(154Kms) and Bangaluru international airport(168 Kms ) are the other airports from where the travelers can board the regular flights. Salem Junction is the nearest rail head nestled 35Kms away from Yercaud. The NH 7 remains the sole linkage road which connects Yercaud with various cities of South India. 

Chennai to Yercaud: From Chennai, you have to take NH 45 till Ulundurpettai. The road is via Tambaram, Tindivanam and Viluppuram. From Ulundurpettai take NH 68 till Salem. The road is via Tiyagai Durgam, Kallakkurichi, Talaivasal, Attur and Valappadi. Then from Salem a State road goes till Yercaud.

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