Sacred Temples Of South Tamil ...
5 Nights / 6 Days
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Experience the quaint charm of Yercaud, a serene hill station nestled in the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu's Eastern Ghats. Often called the "Jewel of the South" or "Poor Man's Ooty," Yercaud offers a perfect blend of misty mountains, coffee plantations, orange groves, and tranquil lakes without the crowds of more famous hill stations at 1,515 meters elevation.
Arrive at Salem Railway Station (35 km/1 hour) or major airports. Ascend winding road with 20 hairpin bends noticing climate changes. Check into hotel after scenic drive. Afternoon visit to Yercaud Lake (Emerald Lake) - 16-acre centerpiece with boat rides and walking paths. Explore Anna Park with Japanese garden section and seasonal flowers. Evening at local market shopping for spices, coffee, and homemade chocolates. Overnight in Yercaud.
Full day exploring scenic attractions. Visit Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat, and Children's Seat viewpoints offering panoramic Salem plains views. Continue to Pagoda Point with stone formations and Eastern Ghats vistas. After lunch, trek to Killiyur Falls (300-foot waterfall through coffee plantations). Explore Botanical Garden (Government Horticulture Farm) with rare herbs and bonsai collection. Tour Coffee Estate and Spice Plantation learning cultivation processes. Purchase fresh coffee directly from source. Overnight in Yercaud.Full day exploring scenic attractions. Visit Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat, and Children's Seat viewpoints offering panoramic Salem plains views. Continue to Pagoda Point with stone formations and Eastern Ghats vistas. After lunch, trek to Killiyur Falls (300-foot waterfall through coffee plantations). Explore Botanical Garden (Government Horticulture Farm) with rare herbs and bonsai collection. Tour Coffee Estate and Spice Plantation learning cultivation processes. Purchase fresh coffee directly from source. Overnight in Yercaud.
Check out and store luggage. Visit Sacred Heart Church (1880) with Gothic architecture and stained glass. Continue to Shevaroyan Temple dedicated to hill deity. Explore Silk Farm learning sericulture process. Visit Bears Cave with unique rock formations. Optional visit to Heaven's Ledge viewpoint. Last-minute shopping before transfer to Salem Railway Station or chosen airport for onward journey.
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