Hill-Station

Doddabetta is the highest peak in the Nilgiris region. The peak is at a height of 2630m/8650ft. Doddabetta is located at around 10 km from Ooty. The curvy roads amidst the tea plantation will make the drive to Doddabetta an awesome experience. The last 3 kilometers of the drive is amazing, with the road passing through very tall trees giving a shady and a soothing […]

Yercaud is a small hill-station located at an altitude of 1600m/5300ft. It is at a distance of 220km from Bangalore, and 15km from Salem. The place got its name due to the abundance of trees near a lake: Yeri – Lake, Kadu – Forest, which means Lake Forest. There is also a reserved forest next to the hill station, and several wild animals including deer, […]

Ladies’ Seat in Yercaud is actually a rock formation that is in the shape of a seat. The place is now commercialized with iron fencing all round that it is tough to determine the shape of the rock itself. The fencing is to safeguard the visitors against any untoward incidents, as the rock is on the end of a 200 feet free fall into the […]

Pagoda Point is another view point in Yercaud that provides panoramic view of the surrounding plains. This place offers spectacular sunset and sunrise views. The view from this point covers the Salem town and the nearby Kakambadi village. Visitors come to this place mainly during the sunset/sunrise time to take a glimpse of the amazing views during that time.   Kakambadi Village The 4 km route to […]

Karadiyur View Point in another view point that is located at around 13 km from Yercaud. The view point offers excellent view the valley below and you can also see Mettur Dam at a distance. This is yet another location that provides beautiful sunset and sunrise views.     You can reach this view point by a vehicle. The last 500m to the view point […]