Yercaud is a small hill station in the Shevaroy Hills near Salem at a height of 1500 meters, a nice getaway from Coimbatore ( 200km ), quiet and serene, surrounded by coffee plantations, ideal for walks and relaxing. The annual summer festival is in May when there are boat races on the artificial lake; flower shows and fruits flood the stalls. Not only is it popular with holidaymakers, but also with companies who now hold incentive meetings and conferences in the pleasant surroundings of this delightful town.

The best time in Yercaud is in the warmer months between May and October. May and June are the months when tourist activity is high. The nearest railway stations are the two in Salem (36 km) and the nearest airport is at Trichy (180 km). There are direct trains from Chennai, Coimbatore and Bangalore. Many buses pass through Yercaud on their way to and from Salem, which is a mid-size industrial town. You could drive up to Yercaud by rented car, taxi or bus from any of these nodal points. The range on accommodation is limited but there are some decent mid-rung hotels at Yercaud. You’ll probably walk around in town or rent a car to wander around the region.

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