( 2 Nights / 3 Days )
Yercaud
Yercaud is a hill station situated on the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats in the northern part of Indian state of Tamil Nadu and experiences very pleasant climate. Yercaud hill area is called the Shevaroy Hills. Yercaud is famous for oranges and coffee plantations The main crop grown in Yercaud is coffee, but fruits like guava and jackfruit and spices like black pepper, cardamom are also grown as plantation crops. The wildlife in Yercaud comprises of bison, deer, foxes, mongooses, squirrels, snakes and birds like kites, swallows, bulbuls and sparrows. The greatest attraction in Yercaud is the big natural lake or the Emerald Lake. The lake with its wonderful hilly surroundings and a well maintained garden on its banks is a feast for the eyes of any traveller.
Day 01: Chennai – Yercaud
Morning pick-up from advised location/Airport in Chennai & drive to Yercaud. On arrival check into the hotel. Evening free for leisure or relaxation. Overnight stay.
Day 02: Yercaud
Morning at leisure. After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Yercaud covering Emerald lake, Botanical garden, Kiliyur falls, Lady's Seat, Pagoda point, Shevaroy temple, Local town, Anna Park, Arthur's seat, Silk farm, Rose Garden, Bears cave & Bears Hill etc. The Yercaud boathouse provides an ample opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the hilly terrain through boat riding which one shouldn't miss when visiting Yercaud. You can also do "Dirt Biking" in a place close to Grange Resorts. It is around 4 kms from the lake. Evening return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03: Yercaud – Chennai
Morning at leisure. After breakfast free time for relaxation. Afternoon drive back to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai transfer to advised location or Airport.
End of the services.
The Above Cost Includes:
- Accommodation as per the itinerary on twin sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast
- All the sightseeing by exclusive Vehicle
- All the ground transport E-Chennai by exclusive vehicle
- Driver allowance
- Toll tax
- Parking
The Above Cost Doesn't Includes:
- Monument / temple fee
- Meals other than mentioned
- Any personal nature of expenses
- Anything which is not mentioned above
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Tamil Nadu was ruled by three major dynasties-the Cholas in the east, the Pandyas in the central area and Cheras in the west. This was during the Sangam Age-the classical period of Tamil literature-that continued for some 300 years after the birth of Christ. The Pallava dynasty was influential particularly in the 7th and 8th centuries, testimonies to which are the monuments at Mamallapuram. In the 13th century, with threats of Muslim invasions from the north, the southern Hindu dynasties combined and the empire of Vijayanagar, which covered all of South India, was firmly established. However, by the 17th century, due to the disintegration of the Vijayanagar Empire, various small rulers like the Nayaks ruled southern India.
By the middle of the 18th century, there were frequent conflicts between the British, French, Danes, and Dutch due to their interest in these areas. The British were finally victorious, while small pockets like Pondicherry and Karaikal remained under French control. Under the British rule, most of south India was integrated into the region called the Madras Presidency. In 1956, the Madras Presidency was disbanded and Tamil Nadu was established.
Area: 1,30,058 sq. km
Population: 62, 110, 139
Religion: Hinduism (88.67%), Islam (5.46%), Others (5.87%)
Annual Rainfall: 1,133.8 mm
Temperature :Maximum 45.2°C ,Minimum 1.0°C
Capital: Chennai
Languages: Tamil, English
Literacy rate: 73.47%
Best Time To Visit: October to March
Travel Info:
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By Road: The bus terminals in Chennai are on either side of Prakasham Road in George Town, near the High Court Building.
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